Stress

People are all effected by stress in different ways. And people handle their stress in different ways. There is really no one particular way that works for everyone when relieving stress. What...

The holidays can be one of the best times of the year- and one of the most stressful. Statistics show that health problems, depression and death rates actually increase during the holidays. This...

Information on how to manage stress, unexpected stress and how to better balance your life. Use these tips and suggestions to unlock a better more calmer you.

Stress is both physical & mental and it is bad for your health. Ironically, it is one of the least detected problems as it often goes undiagnosed until it causes complications. As your body...

Life is full of stress in all forms and levels and seems to be a growing problem for people. The one thing that is a constant? It will NEVER just "go away" so you need to learn how to...

Self discipline skills come in handy on a daily basis. It has the power to eliminate procrastination, laziness, and an unproductive mind state/lifestyle. You have to start slow and gradually work...

Journal and Diary keeping is a tried and true stress reliever but you can only reap the benefits if you’re willing to use it regularly. That’s the hard part. Try these tips to stay on top of your...

I will give small easy tips to make every day a happier one.

Being able to eliminate stress are one of many natural ways to lower blood pressure. Stress can be a common way to cause high blood pressure. It's not determine if stress has long-term effects on...

Anger is a complete normal human emotion but it can lead to problems if it gets out of control. I believe that by following these steps you can keep your anger at bay.

Tiredness refers to general fatigue or sleepiness, while brain fog means confusion or a decrease in cognitive abilities. Both can result from many different conditions.

Not being able to forgive can eat away at you for years on end. Forgiving someone is something you do for your OWN health--not for anyone else's. When you keep all the negative energy inside and...

Dopamine is a chemical naturally produced by the body. It functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain and plays a major role in the feelings of addiction and excitement, memory, and motor...

The fight-or-flight instinct has existed since the beginning of mankind. It provides us the burst of strength and energy needed to break out of a crisis, whether by running or fighting. However,...

Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. It’s our sense of self-worth. It’s whether or not we like or value ourselves. Having a healthy self-esteem is important for many reasons. People who...

Stress is a part of everyday life. In order to keep stress under control, it is very important to start your day with a bang and full of positive spirit. Starting the day positively gives you an...

Kleptomania is a relatively new psychological disorder (recognized in the 1960's) related to obsessive compulsive behaviors. Kleptomaniacs are unable to resist the urge to hoard or collect items...

Many of us have forgotten how to relax. The precious little time we have to ourselves away from work or with our family is spent worrying about money or work. Some of us are so stressed or high...

Grief is like an emotional injury. It hurts us at the very core of our being. The loss of a loved one can be as painful and devastating as any physical injury that a human being can sustain. But...

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter with a vital role in several functions of the brain: sleep, mood, motivation, behavior, reward, cognition, attention and voluntary movements. As a result, any type...

How many times in the past week have you found yourself debating a point and, after several barbs, you leave the argument deflated and upset? Have you lost more arguments than you have won?...

Managing stress and anxiety is not impossible and can sometimes be done right in the chair you are in right now. This is a good muscle meditative technique to reduce stress. Please read on to...

Hi! Do you find yourself stressed out while paying your credit card or by job pressure or the way the kids are behaving or ??? This is an easy technique called Diaphragmatic breathing. It is...

This how to is about how to calm down when your angry, from readings that were done and experience from other people, these are my own words though.

Dizziness is a common symptom of stress and anxiety. Anxiety sufferers may experience light-headedness or vertigo when a panic attack occurs. Excessive visual stimulation as well can cause...

The Mayo Clinic says stress can cause a wide variety of physical and mental symptoms. It can cause headaches, high blood pressure, an upset stomach, eating too much or too little and impaired...

I think taking mental breaks can be a great way to keep your sanity. No really, we tend to put too much into our minds, where it can create a lot of tension, depression, and anxiety into our...

Tremors, uncontrolled movements of the body, can be linked to anxiety. Anxiety is brought on by stress over what may occur. Untreated anxiety can become so intense that tremors begin.

Ever heard someone say, “Let’s think outside of the box”? What they really mean is, try and find a new way to view or solve the problem. I have heard this expression in just about every...

Cancer and cancer treatment can interfere with a child's social life. Hospitalizations and periods of home rest can make children with cancer feel isolated. Furthermore, cancer patients often...

Man has been fearing the end of the world for centuries. Someday, Man will be right. The end is inevitable, but when exactly will that be? Although all good things must come to an end, no one can...

Mental stamina, the ability to remain focused on a task, is an important part of success in many vocations and avocations. Though widely misconstrued as an inborn talent, focus is a skill that can...

A basic calendar fulfills three functions: daily agenda, date checking, and forecasting for future events. For a daily agenda, you need a space to write your appointments and tasks for each day....

If you worry about things excessively, do you remember all the things you worried about last week? Remember exactly how many times you worried? A lot of times, people assume that they know and...

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually abused, having support available can help you heal from the trauma. Rape is never your fault, and survivors do not need to hide their feelings...

Stress is a common physical response to situations and events that make you feel overwhelmed, overly worried or out of control. Stress typically has a negative connotation, but it can also be a...

Life isn’t always easy, happy, or flexible. In many situations, life can become very stressful, and it may seem to be difficult to handle. Whether your source of stress comes from work, family,...

The body will hold onto an emotional feeling in a certain part of the body that is most vulnerable. Guilt, shame or stress will often form an energy blockage in the solar plexus or stomach. The...

You don't have to be a criminal in a witness relocation program to start a new life somewhere else. Sometimes a change in environment can be inspirational. It can also be very problematic if not...

Holiday time can be a stressful time of the year. You have to worry about decorating and making meals for lots of people. Not to mention you have to shop for all of your family and friends. This...

There are many reasons the holidays can be stressful, reports the National Mental Health Association. The extra work of shopping, wrapping gifts, decorating, preparing holiday meals, and...

Heartbreak is no fun. Sometimes you want to talk about it but you can't always find the words. It's okay though it happens to everyone. So here is how you can get through it.

When it comes to learning, some anxiety can actually be a helpful. According to Ron Miyaguchi, Ph.D., staff psychologist at the University of Oregon Counseling & Testing Center, anxiety can...

So you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Or maybe work is getting you down. Unfortunately, not everyday is going to be a good one. You are the one who decides how to handle a bad day and...

Everyone has stress. It's how you deal with stress burnout that counts. Research shows that the window of opportunity is small during which you can reverse the effects of stress on your body....

Everyone strives for good mental health. However, life has peaks, valleys and changes as the aging process continues. This may cause stress. Depression can develop if stress persists for a long...

Abusive relationships wear a person down in many ways, and it may seem difficult to believe you'll ever feel strong again. You can, however, regain a sense of power and strength. Gentleness,...

The 2009 Stress in America Survey by the American Psychological Association indicates that 75 percent of more than 1,500 adults surveyed had experienced moderate to extreme levels of stress within...

Our current economic state alone has created many stresses for kind and hardworking people. The loss and unavailability of jobs is bad enough. However, many people also have the added stress of...

Body Scan Mindfulness is a meditation technique from the Vipassana tradition in which attention is brought to each area of the body, starting with the tips of the toes and moving up to the top of...