In the land of frequently asked questions, I often hear this one: How do I deal with stress? It’s such a simple question, really, and yet packs a punch. “Deal with stress” can mean many things to different people. So can “stress relief.” Let’s look at some of the options here, and their effects. There…
Celebrate lasting stress relief and Conscious Calm! The Conscious Calm virtual book continues this week. I am getting the chance to visit with bloggers and book reviewers who love writing and interacting with authors and their new books. Come join us, discover new blogs. Hear more about my path to writing Conscious Calm, stress…
There’s an old expression that was commonly used when someone was chided for being distant or lacking feeling in their response – “Have a heart!” We talk about people as being “heartless” or “coldhearted” if they seem to be acting without connection, and are mean or cruel. As usual, our language holds deeper truths that…
Stressed about the holidays? The holiday rush and challenges can add even more pressure on people who are already experiencing unusually high stress. Recent research has shown that most people in the U.S. are experiencing moderate to high stress, which makes stress an epidemic in this country. The holiday rush and economic pressures can make…
With the stressful and often complex holiday season, I find a good approach is to simply focus on the gratitude. A dear friend of over 25 years was just re-diagnosed with cancer. It’s scary. And mysterious. And her attitude has been amazing, staying with her emotions without running away, and focusing on her options and…
Wondering what to do about stubborn stress patterns in your life? And where to start? Conscious Calm: Keys to Freedom From Stress and Worry gives you a step by step approach to inner peace. “Conscious Calm distills an amazing breadth of information into a readable, practical mini-manual. This is the must-read book if you want…
When you are stressed and on overload, it’s good to have tools that help you fast with stress management. For many people, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is one of those tools. The popularity of EFT has been growing world-wide since the ’90′s, and for good reason. This energy psychology technique is easy to learn. People…
If you are looking for stress relief, like most people you are seeking more calm and relaxation. That’s understandable. Both are in short supply. Like many others, you may have noticed too that when you use a stress management technique, or a stress relief tip, there is some noticeable change, at least for a while….
You’ve heard it before – “Just think positive thoughts.” When there is a lot going on and stress is high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One common message is to be watchful of negative thinking, and to think positive thoughts instead to experience stress relief. This is a complicated message, and can cause confusion. When…
Stress relief is something we often only think about by the time we really, really need it. Life’s hectic pace can bring us to a point of feeling stressed out and even experiencing stress symptoms. All of a sudden, we realize we want stress relief NOW. Part of the information overload about stress and stress…
