Archives: 2008 May

Many people suffer from stress and burnout but there are some activities you can do for relief of these conditions before you seek professional health.  Specific procedures and relaxation methods can be effective in reducing stress in your life.  Relaxation methods include muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises, meditation or prayer, massage therapy, and biofeedback.  Massage […]

Ending your day in a relaxed state of mind can be the key to getting the proper rest.  How do you end your day?  Are you watching the late night news, jumping into the shower to get a jump-start on the next day, or drinking a cola or cup of coffee?  If you are doing […]

Mental stress typically is just a fact of life.  Everyone faces traffic jams, not enough time to get everything done, and balance your career and family life.  Some stresses may never go away no matter what you do.  Stress is a part of the culture we live in.  Sometimes stress can motivate you to do […]

What are signs to look for in children who may be facing an overload on stress?  Children are the most vulnerable and recognizing signs of stress is not always easy for parents or guardians.  Some signs of stress in children include sleeplessness, changes in conduct, and excessive attachment to parents, teachers, or adults in their […]

What can you do as a caregiver to prevent or control stress in your life?  There are several things you can do to help you cope with stress.  One of the more easily over-looked help is in your community-based care giving resources.  There are groups who will help you in finding someone to fill in […]

There are methods for stress reduction you can practice at home.  Deep breathing, muscle relaxation methods, and meditation are three good ways to reduce stress.  Another practice you can do in the privacy of your home, or anywhere is prayer.  Prayer doesn’t require you get on your knees and pray a formal prayer to God.  […]

Companies worldwide are giving lip service to stress reduction in the workplace.  While saying that, they are putting intense pressure on employees to meet goals, reduce sick time, and increase productivity.  While talking about reducing stress on-the-job, they are still doing things that create stress and tension for employees.  Stress management experts believe companies should […]

Holidays, especially Christmas is the most joyful and happiest time of the year, right?  In case you haven’t already suspected this, holidays can be the biggest stressor of the year!
Why is Christmas so stressful?  Gone are the simple days that were a model for The Night Before Christmas.  In today’s culture we are more stressed […]