Stress is not the Enemy!

Everyone I talk to wants to know how to get rid of stress, eliminate it and become stress free. Pick up just about any magazine these days and you will find an article telling you how to get rid of or manage your stress.

I am here to tell you that stress is not the enemy. Stress is often what pushes us forward in life. It helps us to cram for exams, finish that project, and clean the house before company arrives. Stress helps us to win contests and races, ace that test or the job interview. Stress is often the very thing that helps us to make necessary changes in our life like leaving a bad relationship or moving on to a better job opportunity.

5 ways to reduce stress and eliminate anxiety

The bills keep piling up, your car is on the fritz or maybe your relationship is going nowhere. You feel as though you are teetering on the edge of a cliff with nothing to hang on to. Regardless of the cause your body is pumping out hormones such as cortisol causing you to feel anxious and depressed.

You can regain your balance. You can lower your stress levels and change how you feel though no matter what is happening around you. From food to fun these five stress tips will keep your life in balance.

Stop Stressing! Steps for Living A Less Stressed Life Author: Cole Carson

Who doesn’t experience stress these days? We live in a society where we are kept constantly busy, and it’s not any secret that almost all of us experience stress at some point or another. Sometimes it feels like we have so much to do, that making one tiny stumble will cause it all to come back right on top of us.

The worst thing about stress though is not what it does to our emotions, but what it does to our bodies. Unmanaged stress can harmfully effect almost every major part of our bodies, especially our immune system and hearts. Stress can also cause depression, as well. So what can we do to help reduce stress in our lives?

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How to keep financial stress from putting a strain on your marriage

According to the American Psychological Association, out of 25,000 adults surveyed 75% said that money was the #1 source of stress in their lives. And financial stress is the

# 1 reason that couples divorce. With the economic future unstable many couples are feeling the stress already. Here are a few steps that may help keep your stress at bay and your marriage in tact.

Laughter May Reduce Stress

Two new studies show that laughter may reduce your stress and

increase your productivity!

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8 Tips to Reducing Stress

Author: Ari Novick, Ph.D.

Eight practical tips for reducing stress and anger triggers in every day life.

What are you teaching your children?

The school bus made the way down my street today to collect the children for the beginning of another year. All shiny and nice in their new clothes specially picked out for the magical first day they waited anxiously at the bus stop.

Employee Stress-- How much does it really cost?

Chances are if your organization is like most it probably doesn’t have a clue what employee stress is doing to its bottom line. According to Foster Higgins and Company, a Princeton, NJ company corporate health benefits cost the average company an amount equal to 45 % of it’s after tax profits. 

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How to reduce stress during a crisis

Back to back hurricanes Gustav and Ike roared through the gulf coast and numerous states to the north. This path of destruction was like no other and left millions without power and even water. Whether you are a victim of this or another disaster there are a few simple things you can do to help overcome stress. The following 5 ways to manage your stress are easy. Follow these steps for natural stress relief.