Archive for the ‘Stress Management’

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    The 7 Best Music Albums For Stress Relief
    Kitaro’s Best of Silk Road This album is fine blend of music that soothes and replenished the mind with new energy. The instrumentation is beautifully synthesized and is ideal for practice during yoga. The entire feel of the album is that of the Orient. Feel the stress leave your body as you experience this soulful music. Yanni’s In My Time For instant stress relief, this is the best album. The piano has been used beautifully in creating soothing music. There are no vocals but there is orchestral backup. It can be extremely relaxing to listen to this music while driving to work or if you are stuck in a traffic snarl. The music should get you into a contemplative state of mind. The Black Eyed Peas’ Monkey Business This music cannot be called soothing in the traditional sense of the term. The hip-hop beats of this  [...]
    Posted at December 2nd, 2009
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    Stress And Acne
    Research has proven that acne and stress are directly related. Acne caused by stress is more common among adults and adolescents. Stress causes an increase in the release of stress hormones. This in turn, affects the balance of the body and you begin experiencing the effects such as high blood pressure, weight gain, and acne. Expert opinion is divided on the issue whether stress causes acne formation or merely worsens existing acne. However, it is proven that stress increases the amount of oil secretion by the skin, which can block pores and lead to acne. A study was carried out by the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study included only 22 students who were suffering from acne. The results of the study concluded that stress related to exams was directly proportional to acne formation. Also, as the stress levels increased  [...]
    Posted at December 2nd, 2009
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    Turn Stress Into A Challenge
    Success Program for Small Businesses: Lesson 8 There is no escape from stress. We encounter events daily that trigger the body’s ‘fight or flight response’. This response leads to an adrenaline rush. But stress is not all negative: The Positives of Stress Stress acts a stimulant making us think and act. Complete absence of stress would make it impossible to react to situations on time. Stress serves as a messenger and helps us combat negative stimuli. All new and strange events trigger the stress response in our body to some extent. This is beyond our control. But our reactions to stressful events and our outlook toward them is what determines the levels of stress. Turn stress into a challenging event that needs to be fought by: Understanding stress Learning stress management strategies Developing a positive attitude Identify  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009
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    Ways To Stop Emotional Eating Due To Stress
    Experiment with These Substitutes for Emotional Eating Hunger is not the only reason for people to eat. Weight watchers will vouch for this truth. Those who tend to eat depending on their emotions are more likely to have poor dietary choices. This kind of eating is called emotional eating. Emotional eaters, as they are called, find themselves taking a bite whenever dealing with unpleasant emotions. They use food as a reward when happy, or alternatively, crave for sweets or snacks when stressed out. If you are an emotional eater, do not think that you are alone. The techniques mentioned below can help you cope with emotional eating and develop eating habits that are healthy. Learn Relaxation Techniques Stress increases the levels of cortisol in the body. This stress hormone makes people crave for foods that are sweet or salty in  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009
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    10 Self-Help Ways To Reduce Stress
    Stressful circumstances are more often than not beyond your control, but tackling those situations effectively is well within your reach. It is important to be at your best physically, mentally, and spiritually. The techniques mentioned below are some of the best self-help strategies to meet the challenges that everyday life throw: 1. Get Adequate Sleep Sleep is crucial for the physical and emotional health of every individual. Inadequate sleep can result in loss of productivity and the inability to deal with stress effectively. Tight schedules and tension will only worsen the amount of sleep required. There are some quick and easy tips to fall asleep instantly. Power naps are a very potent tool to ensure that you get adequate sleep. 2. Eat Healthy Research has proven that an imbalanced and impoverished diet is more likely to lead  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009
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    Women And Stress
    How Stress Differs Among Women; Ways for Relief It is well established that women are busier than men. It also seems that they experience higher levels of stress than their male counterparts. Women are typically seen as the ones who are always in a hurry since they tend to juggle more activities. But to what extent is this perception true? The School of Family and Consumer Resources of the University of Arizona conducted extensive research on the stress patterns affecting women. The study included 166 couples. The couples had to maintain a diary over a course of 42 days. The couples had to record their daily events of stress in them. The results showed that women were more likely to experience days that they perceived as distressing. Men on the other hand recorded fewer stressful events. The aspect of the study that is of interest  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009
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    8 Tips For Reducing Stress
    Tip 1: Strike a Balance Your budget should not be limited to finance. It should include effective time management as well. This may seem like a simple task. However, many of us have find it difficult to say ‘no’ when our peers ask us a slice of our time in the name of a worthy cause. These commitments will cause a lack of balance and ultimately higher stress levels for women. It can be hard to reply negatively to our loved ones or friends. These ‘worthy’ causes seem to appeal to our ideals or may incline our thoughts toward a better future. Often, these commitments can be healthy. However, they need to be kept in check so that things do not spiral downward. Striking a balance is a key for women to live a healthier life. Men, too, can benefit from these tips. Tip 2: Maintain Focus in Your Life Some of the popular home-makeover  [...]
    Posted at December 1st, 2009
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    Anger Complications – Implications Of Anger Not Managed
    Anger can damage your health Anger that is not tackled at the right time can be damaging to one’s health. This works in the same ways as poorly managed stress. Give thought to the outcomes of the following research on anger. A study conducted by the University of Washington and School of Nursing analyzed the patterns of anger among spouses. Research has proven that anger and depression are correlated. Thus the link between anger and the primary causes of death is well established. Study has also proven that women were more likely to develop depressive symptoms from events causing anger. Men on the other hand experienced deteriorating health with the advent of anger. The Ohio State University came up with interesting findings suggesting that those exercising less control over their feelings of anger had lower immunity which slowed  [...]
    Posted at November 30th, 2009
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    Women, Stress, And Ways To Maintain A Balance
    Importance for Women to Maintain a Balance Workplace stress, the responsibility of childcare, and the stress of caring for aging parents can be potential triggers for large amounts of stress. Women are often faced the problem of multi-tasking, which can be very demanding. These can lead to health problems, absenteeism at work, and a decreasing resilience to take on more responsibilities. Striking a right balance can be challenging, but is nonetheless vital. This balance is more often than not an ‘inner balance’. Striking the right chord in the taking up of roles and responsibilities is crucial for the health of women. Take the following into consideration: A study conducted by the University of Arizona included 166 couples. The study lasted for 42 days. The researchers concluded that women had a higher percentage of stressful  [...]
    Posted at November 30th, 2009
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    Signs of Marital Problems And Solutions
    Causes and Signs of Marital Problems Problems and marriage go hand in hand. These problems are common and do not necessarily lead to divorce. Such problems are challenging and when dealt with effectively can strengthen the relationship. However, tackling marital problems in a positive way can be tricky since the triggers for stress in a marriage are numerous and originate from varied sources. Some of the most common sources for marital problems are given below. Money Disputes over financial matters are the primary cause for marital problems. In general terms, when couples quarrel over monetary issues it is a symbol for some other problem, such as conflicting value systems or ego tussles. However, in the face of a financial crisis, stress related to finance is the primary trigger. Quarrels then center on money. For instance, when  [...]
    Posted at November 30th, 2009
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