Remember that old saying, "There's more than one way to skin a cat"? This is also true when it comes to stress. There's more than one way to take care of stress. So many of us are conditioned to the stress and anxiety that we deal with on a day-to-day basis that we think we can't do anything about it. This can not only cause you mental anguish, but physical anguish as well. If you're terribly under stress, you can even be driven right over the edge.

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Life bombards us with change. Sometimes we look forward to new beginnings, but change can also be unexpected or unwelcome. For some, these significant life events can trigger a major depressive episode. It's not completely clear why certain people are affected and others are not. Depression does not pick and choose based on characteristics that we understand. The question to consider now is treatment. Is there anything that can be done to get rid of depression? What are the...

Taking time to relax is essential to offset the destructive effects of chronic stress on the body. Through the regular practice of relaxation techniques, one can begin to overturn this cumulative, hurtful process, and engage the body's incredible possibility for self-healing.

Progressive muscle relaxation, also known as a guided body scan is a very valuable stress management technique. A guided body scan -- which seeks to locate and release muscular tensions -- supports deep...

An important matter to consider in the realm of self assessment and evaluating ones self worth is the subject of success. In today's world the flashy and often glitzy portrayal of what many consider to be success can leave an individual feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to say the least. The demands associated with attempting to measure up to the worlds view of success can easily deplete the mental and emotional resources of a perfectly capable and balanced person.

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Motivation can be described as the source which inspires someone's specific actions. At work, how well motivated your employees are to carry out their duties and roles will have a significant influence on how your organization functions, your profits and even sickness levels, it can make or break your company.

Stress can have an enormous affect on motivation, motivation can influence stress. A Catch 22 situation could go unnoticed. Do not think that pay alone will lead to job...

Are the pressures of life getting you down? Does it seem like the more you try to relax, the more uptight you become? Is your productivity at work beginning to suffer, you family life tense, and you health declining? You need to know how to relieve anxiety and stress and learn how to enjoy life again.

Today, the economy is always in the news. Gone are the family businesses that are handed down through generations. Inheriting the family business is becoming a thing of the...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been called many names over the years. It was known as “shell-shock” in World War I and “battle fatigue” in World War II. The term post-traumatic stress disorder became well known during the war in Viet Nam. It simply means a person has experienced an overwhelming trauma and there is a delayed reaction that occurs days, months, or years after the original stress has occurred. However, the dynamics of post-traumatic...

We face a huge amount of stress in today's work place where competition is high and deadlines are small. Exercising is a great way of overcoming your mental stress. Not only does exercise help in toning your body it also keep your mind in a healthy state. Any coach would confirm that affirmation.

There are a number of forms of exercises that could help you manage your mental stress, and a physiotherapist could guide you better as to which one is perfect for your unique frame...

Stress is big business these days, and there are plenty of tricks and hints to managing it effectively. The best advice about managing stress, however, is learning to prepare for it and being able to organize yourself in consequence to avoid stress as much as possible. Getting organized won't remove stress from your life, but it can reduce plenty of tension and leave you feeling more able to deal with what surprises do come along your way.

A calendar or planner will help...

Are your nerves frazzled? Are ready to get away on a long vacation but you can't get any time off for the next 40 weeks? Relax; you don't need to go somewhere far away to calm down. Just follow these 7 easy steps and you'll be cool as a cucumber in no time!

1-Get a check-up

It's amazing how we often waste time worrying about some illness we might have. Every time we hear about a new disease on the radio, we become afraid we have it. Sometimes, when in a nervous...