How to Stop Worrying in Your Life

Posted on April 7, 2008 
Filed Under Psychology, Personal Development


<Anxiety and worry disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting over 19 million people.>

Worrying is a permanent preoccupation with past or future bad events. Worry can create emotional stress and negative feelings.
There are many different types of worries. They include pessimistic thoughts about what might happen in the future, about what is happening in the present, and about what was happened already in the past.
Helping yourself stop worrying involves a combination of challenging the worrisome thoughts and calming yourself physically and emotionally.
 Important steps to reduce your worries:

- Confronting your fearsHow to Stop Worrying in Your Life
At bottom, there is frequently a fear of the unknown, and trying to define that fear can help you to overcome it. By facing whatever it is, you may find you know what to do about the situation. You can begin to think about how you might deal with it, what you can do, and who might help you, if necessary.


- Writing a list
Make a list of what is troubling you. Use statements, rather than questions. Instead of, ‘What will happen if I don’t get there on time?’ say, ‘I am worried that I won’t get there on time’. This focuses on precisely what the fear is.
Another constructive way to put your fears into perspective is to try writing down the reasons why something bad might not happen. This may help you to see more realistically which situations are worthy of worry and which are not.


- Take action now.
Any action towards a goal tends to reduce worry. Thinking too much about your goals or plans, especially if you dwell on the hurdles, will cause you worry and stress. Of course you should plan well, but when planning drifts towards worrying; it is time to start doing something positive. Read more

15 Smart Ways to De-Stress Your Everyday Life

Posted on March 12, 2008 
Filed Under Health, Personal Development


When everything is getting on top of us, it seems we have those moments when we are about ready to tear out our hair or someone else’s. That is why all you need is some ideas to de-stress and keep all of you at the top of your game.

Here are 15 ways to de-stress for your present and future life:

1. Exercise Your Body Every DayDe-stress Your Everyday Life
Getting regular physical activity works wonders in coping with stress. Give your stress to the pavement or the treadmill and let it go from your body. Staying active in winter elevates your mood and reduces stress.

2. Think Positively
Learn to like, respect and accept yourself. If you are constantly critical of yourself and put yourself down, when you come up against a true adversary you will be outnumbered.

3. Take a Midday Power-nap
A short power-nap, no more than about 30-40 minutes can be incredibly refreshing. The trick is not to go too long, because if you drop too far into the deeper stages of sleep, waking can be jarring and leave you not refreshed, but actually significantly grumpier.

4. Listen to Some Calming Music
This is especially good when you are stuck in traffic. It can be classical, if you like it, or any type of “meditation” music, you know, the ones which play some cymbals, water running, gongs, bells, birds singing, etc. You know what I mean. Just pay attention not to fall sleep, especially while driving.

5. Massage
The body and the mind are connected. The mind can perceive what the body can feel and vice versa. By pampering your body, you can help your mind relax and put you in a calm mood. Getting a massage is a great way to give your body a break, and your mind as well. Shiatsu can do wonders in getting those tired muscles out of your system which will help you feel balanced and energized afterwards. Read more

Ten Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

Posted on February 7, 2008 
Filed Under Life, Family


Starting your day on a positive trend is one of the most important things you can do. Your morning sets the tone for your day and a simple, effective morning routine can make all the difference. If you begin the day badly they will continue on the same way. Here are some ideas & tips for a stress-free start to a day:

  1. Organize for tomorrow today -Before go to sleep each night, ask yourself whatStress-Free Morning you will need for a great morning. The answers to this question are varied, but it is an important starting point. Go ahead and get your coffee maker ready to go. Lay out all your clothes, shaving materials and any other items used to get ready. Have all of your everyday type things lying where you will use them, and you start your day off right. Do the same for your kids.
  2. Sleepyheaded child: A tired child in the morning is often a sign of too late a bedtime the night before. Check yours childs are getting enough sleep and limit their use of televisions, PCs, and music in their bedroom if they’re not. As a rule of thumb, a three-year-old needs 11 hours sleep each night, a nine-year-old 10 hours and a fourteen-year-old 9 hours.
  3. Set your clocks ahead: Having your clocks and watches set 5 to 10 minutes ahead can keep you on schedule. Read more

    How to sabotage your stress : 10 Power Lesson

    Posted on November 23, 2007 
    Filed Under Psychology, Personal Development


    Stress affects every one of us. There can be small stress ors every day like over sleeping, or an extra assignment at work. There are also big stress ors like losing a job, divorce, moving, and death in the family to name a few. If we don’t take care of ourselves during stressful times, we will get sick. Getting sick can be as simple as getting a cold. Stress is linked to heart attacks, cancer, arthritis, chronic fatigue and many more dis-eases. Here are seven tips to help you through a stressful time. They include breathing well, exercise, good nutrition/diet, lightening up the schedule, clearing the mind and emotions, and asking for and getting help.

    Here are 10 power tips for you to use that will help you “hang onto” the good times ofstress1.jpg your life a little while longer…

    1. Learn how to say “no” – Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, refuse to accept added responsibilities when you’re close to reaching them. Taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.

    2. Lighten up your schedule. Another novel idea. Stressful times are not the time to take on new projects. If you must, such as getting your house ready to sell, then put some activities on the back burner. It isn’t forever, it is just for now.

    3. Take control of your environment – If the evening news makes you anxious, turn the TV off. If traffic’s got you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.

    4. Express your feelings instead of bottling them up. If something or someone is bothering you, communicate your concerns in an open and respectful way. If you don’t voice your feelings, resentment will build and the situation will likely remain the same.

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