New Research May Change How You Think About Stress Most of us know that stress is bad for us. It’s epidemic, costing business and industry in the US $300 Billion annually. 80% of all doctors’ visits are stress-related. And yet new research has come out that says stress may actually be good for you– in…
In today’s dog eat dog world, you will go farther faster by cultivating positive relationships at work. Use these tips to build rapport and create a better work environment.
About 1/2 of all Americans report feeling depressed in winter. Seasonal affective disorder can cause energy loss, grumpy moods and carb craving. Here’s how to beat the stress of winter!
“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly -spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.” Susan Taylor Access Your Creativity Through Quiet Time Most busy professionals have very little time for themselves. Deadlines, quotas, meetings, family, life obligations all take a toll on our…
Why Discipline and Letting Go Must Work Together Guest contribution by stress reduction expert Melissa Heisler. You are not alone. Many professionals are experiencing sustained overload. Opportunities increase. Deadlines accelerate. Responsibilities expand. The pace can feel relentless. When overwhelm rises, two seemingly opposite strategies become essential: discipline and letting go. The Power of Discipline When…
Other People’s Behavior is ALWAYS about Them! I recently had lunch with two great women who have achieved substantial success in life and business. However, like so many people, they were taking way too much responsibility for others. As I speak around the country about burn-out, I see this trend over and over. You are NOT…
Pets Heal on So Many Levels “Cathy, Eric and their son Michael Keesling had retired early after handling a flooded basement and setting up a gasoline pump to empty it. Their beloved mellow cat, Winnie, sat in the window enjoying the sounds of the evening. All of sudden, Michael passed out in the hallway. Cathy…
Lack of Sleep Causes Many Serious Issues New research out of England shows that lack of sleep is the strongest predictor of pain for those over 50. Pain obviously causes more stress and makes you sleep poorly. It’s a vicious cycle. Restless or insufficient sleep has so many negative consequences and severely impacts wellness: • the World Health…
Nature relieves your Stress and Bringing the Outdoors in Also Helps Many of us know that nature soothes the soul. Spending time outside by trees, listening to the wind, perhaps water trickling nearby. All of that is restful and calming in a stressed-out world. But what you may not realize is that having plants in…
Believe it or not, the scent of lemon in the workplace cuts keyboard mistakes by 50%! And while keyboard mistakes are not a huge source of stress, they can lead to major problems when the wrong data is put into a contract, or the wrong digit is typed into a mortgage agreement. Fragrance is powerful….