May Reminders
To keep you feeling more in control of those triggers that get you stressed out, be sure to use the the next stress relief tool #2 that is now available for you. Remember to visit the Healthy, Wealthy & Wise online event, if you haven’t done so already, as it’s ending on the 20th. I’d love to get your comments on my blog/featured articles, as I will be logging on every so often to stay connected while out of office! If you are wanting a bonus Stress Relief tool, be sure to check out “Writing…
A Simple Stress Relief Tool!
This is the first part of a series of simple stress relief tools you can use easily, quickly and get the relief you need. Stress Relief Tool #1: Focused Breathing! Breathe Consciously! Even though you’ve heard this from me often, it is really the first thing you need to focus on to get some relief from those stressful thoughts and distressing feelings. The great thing about this “tool” is that it can be practiced anywhere and anytime! It’s well documented in its ability to provide quick relief to your body and mind. When stressed, we…
Exciting News!
Ah…I love this time in the Northwest. Spring is showing off her lovely colors and blossoms. The greens are brilliant and it seems there is color everywhere. I also love how it keeps changing almost daily as Mother Nature births the fruits of her winter labor. Wherever you are, I hope you are seeing and experiencing Mother Nature’s beauty, too. I hope her creations are inspiring you to be present to what she offers and what you, too can create when you focus on what lights you up and engages you. As Spring is certainly…
Taxed by taxes?
Simply saying the word “taxes” sends many normally calm people into a downward spiral of negative thoughts and upset feelings. Start talking about April 15th, the deadline (usually) for filing those dreaded tax returns here in the US, and now the tension really starts creeping up, looming over like some dark clouds ready to burst. Deadlines tend to add more pressure, which adds more stress and angst for most people. Are you one of those people? Are you feeling the tax deadline pressure? Are you overwhelmed by all the tax season details? Although, this is…
Welcome to Energy of Spring!
Welcome to Spring! And a big welcome to all new members of “Mind Matters for Stress Relief” community. I know so many people, especially all of you in the Midwest and back east are more than ready for spring. Even here in the Northwest, where we don’t get many extremes in temperatures of conditions, we’re always glad to see those blossoms appearing on the trees and shrubs, as well as the various first showings of crocuses, primroses and now the daffodils. I love the freshness of spring. I love how it shows us how beautifully…
Women & Stress: The Gender Factor 3 Quick Tips to Get Relief
Women stress more Studies and surveys show women report feeling higher levels of stress than men do. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, not only do women report feeling more stressed than men, they also report that their stress levels have continued to rise over the last 5 years. This is not good news for women, as the effects of stress on women’s health and well being is something to be concerned about. Rather than cite the grim facts of how harmful chronic stress can be, let’s examine a couple of reasons…