So many people are under a lot of pressure these days and are looking for ways to ease their mind. Unfortunately, a lot of us are turning to food for comfort and doing more damage to our bodies. When people are under stress they look for the closest thing to bring them comfort. In this article we will discuss some easy ways to find relief for stress.

Although we need food to survive, when we abuse food it can cause greater problems that can take years to overcome if we're not...

Are you tired of the busy lifestyle? How do you cope up with stress and achieve a sense of peace and well- being? Not surprisingly, meditation techniques are becoming increasingly popular. What really is meditation?When you hear the word meditation, what usually comes up in your mind?

I want to share it with you about the book I had read a while ago entitled " INTO GOD'S PRESENCE, Listening to God through Prayer and Meditation by Liz Babbs who works extensively in the...

Colleagues, ex-colleagues, and employers: greetings!

Over the past twelve months, millions of people worldwide have lost their jobs. I know we are all feeling bad about this, but life has to go on. This is another year, and that’s what 2008 brought for us in 2009.

For those of us who are still on the job, we may feel lucky but we still do not feel safe. Every day brings its own new uncertainties as we watch our employers press the panic buttons. The next thing we know,...

When I facilitate stress management workshops, I often ask participants: “How many of you would like to live stress free lives? No worries? No concerns? No burdens?” Most soon have their hands up at this point, until I direct them to the nearby local cemetery as the appropriate place for such a state.

Lesson: So long as we are alive, stress is bound to affect our lives.

Stress has been described as the condition which develops when the demands placed on an...

Please your senses first. What you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch make a difference in your stress level. The following are general examples of how to please your senses to reduce stress.

Sight — Why do we go on vacation? Usually it’s because we need to relax and see something new or different. Most of us live in crowded cities where our neighbor is within an arm’s reach. We are surrounded by buildings or freeways — not a pretty sight. To please...

The impacts of stress on your mind and body are several. They could be categorized into emotional, mental, and physical impacts. The effects that stress has on the psychological conditions of an individual include behavioral and mental symptoms of stress. The emotional impacts of stress are those that are related to emotions or relationships.

People suffer a number of inconveniences due to the impacts of stress on their mind and body. The worst symptoms of stress are the...

The "Sandwich Generation" is a term that has now made it into the dictionary. It fits an increasing number of Boomer women whose reality includes being squeezed between the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents.

A study by AARP and the National Alliance for Care-giving identified over 44 million Americans who are caring for ill adult family members, 60% of them women. According to the National Center on Health Statistics, about 80% of women in their...

Women experience more stress than ever. They are more active than ever before and have far more to do in the process of a day than ever before. With all of the things to do, there is even more stress to deal with. Women need stress relief more than ever. When it comes to stress, it can be hard to deal with and if it isn't taken care of, women can experience major health problems in the long run. Not to mention that if you already have health problems, stress can make things even...

Throughout our busy work day, whether running a home business, working 9 to 5, being a stay at home mom or dad, or even a combination of one or two of these scenarios, there is often a lack of planned down time.

Now you may be saying I do take coffee and lunch breaks, or I run to the gym after work, or I watch some television, while the kids nap, but do you schedule time to do nothing.

Often, it is hard to feel refreshed and relaxed when we add even more activity to our...

Have you been watching the news lately? I know I have. It seems the world is coming apart at the seams! The economy is in trouble, the war is creating uncertainty, politics are getting more and more nasty and everywhere we turn, there is a crisis threatening the future.

Okay. So life is tough right now. In large terms and probably in smaller terms too. But if YOU fall apart at the seams then the responsibilities you have will fall to the wayside and nothing will be accomplished....