Practiced for over 5000 years, yoga is a profound and popular form of exercise, with nearly 11 million Americans practicing it. It’s taught around the world in many different forms. Recent studies at the University of NC Hospitals and Duke University show yoga reduces stress and also provide significant improvements for those with illnesses such…
Did you know just inhaling certain fragrances can relieve stress? It’s true. One of the most interesting findings when I was researching my new book Stress Express! was the impact of scent. Fragrance is powerful. Realtors know this well. They often put drops of cinnamon oil on lightbulbs when showing a house, or bake cookies…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Most Americans are not. In fact, 40% of the US population is sleep-deprived. According to the World Health Organization, less than 7 hours a night is considered a carcinogen, cancer-causing agent. If you get less than 7 hours, you are: •3 times more likely to catch the cold or…
Most of you know I have just written a new book Stress Express! 15 Instant Stress Relievers!(http://www.stressexpressbook.com) After researching burnout for over a decade, partly due to having experienced a great deal of stress personally, I have found several stress management techniques that really make a difference in terms of decreasing anxiety, preventing burnout and…
Last night, we had two completely different dining experiences, which highlight the value of excellent customer service. It was a special occasion: we were celebrating the fact that my new book, Stress Express! 15 Instant Stress Relievers had been sent to press. We had invited some dear friends for a nice dinner out. We chose…