Examine your External Environment Have you ever noticed how there are some places you go to or people that you visit that seem to leave you uptight and full of stress after you go away? Certain people and workplaces seem to exude a thick, heavy feeling of dread and weariness. If you buy into it you come out of there feeling wrung out and stressed. I have a few places that are like that and when I leave I have to shake it off or I will fall... 

Stress Is We can experience it during any uncomfortable situation. First our shoulder and neck muscles stiffen, clear thinking appears to disappear and irrational content fills our brains, a quickened heart rate and flushed cheeks may be experienced and in severe cases sweating can eventuate. Yup you guessed it……stress! Yet for most of us we accept it as a major part of day to day living. Stress in small doses is necessary for... 

Our  Hectic  Life Are you like most people in today’s world ?  rushing to get things done ,getting ready to go here then ready to go there, do not forget the kids at 4-00 o’clock, oh and while your there can you… you get my drift . This lifestyle appears to be the norm  today and it is not slowing down any, nor is it going to in the future. Unfortunately in this information age life is traveling at break neck speed... 

Stressed? Most of the time when we hear the word stress our immediate reaction is to think of that gut-wrenching feeling we have when we face certain situations at work or in our relationships. Why is this? A large part of it is our brain’s chemistry. Stress is such a powerful emotion that it calls into function some of the bodies most powerful chemical soldiers namely, cortisol, adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The brain also has a... 

The American Psychological Association says 80% of US have reported heightened stress about economic security. No kidding! Stress is in the news a lot lately and for good cause at times. In fact stress in your life does not have to be all bad but sometimes it can be disastrous. Programmed for Stress A certain level of anxiety can be useful, helping you take swift action when needed. We call this the stress response. It is a biological response... 

STRESSED OUT We all have a favourite expression when it comes to being stressed out. Mine goes something like I am so stressed out I can’t think straight. However when you think about it, it is how we work or even relax for that matter, that triggers stress. Ever been stressed even when you’re well relaxed and bored? This tells me also that I need to reprogram the mind change my routines, change my thinking. Since I am largely...