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The first key to managing stress is learning to recognize when you're under stress and what triggers it. To do this, try to be aware of how you feel each day. If you notice your heart racing or your muscles tightening, your body may be responding ...
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Things that cause stress (stressors) can be everyday events, major life changes, or a combination of things. They can be either happy or sad events. Knowing your stressors will help you find ways to manage your stress.
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For some people, frightening memories of a terrible event can resurface months or even years after the ordeal. In reliving the event, people become fearful and unable to cope with daily life. Mental health experts call this post-traumatic stress d...
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More than 18 million people in the United States suffer from depression.
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As a working parent, do you need some relief from the stress of managing a career and a family? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the time you spend at home.
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Major life changes such as getting a new boss or having a baby affect all aspects of your life. Whether positive or negative, change can be difficult to adjust to.
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Picture a rose bush in full bloom. A rose bush has plenty of both. But if you focused on the roses and overlooked the thorns, you were thinking positive. Reason with facts, not feelings. Changes in your life can make you feel uncertain and anxious...
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Anxiety is familiar to everyone due to the many stresses and complexities of modern life. But about 25 percent of U.S. adults have a serious problem with anxiety at some time in their lives. Tell yourself you can lighten up about it.;Affirm "this ...
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How does your day begin? Do stressful thoughts and worries fill your head? Does the way you think about them add to your anxiety about what lies ahead? Would you like to find a different way to start the day? Have a silent retreat. Take five minut...
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Stress exists in your mind -- but it's also evident in your stomach, heart, muscles and even your toes. Recognize your stress signals. Once you're aware of your stressors, you'll have a better idea of when you're stressed and can take steps to red...
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A positive attitude, faith, and good relationships with others can make you healthier. No one's sure exactly how some of these factors contribute to good health, but study after study shows they do. Of the patients who reported feeling very isolat...
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Anger is an emotion that says something is wrong. It can be expressed to tell others about your personal limits, values, rules and boundaries. Learning how to express anger assertively and constructively can improve your personal interaction and y...
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What better way to stay busy than by doing something you love? That hobby you've been toying with could be your prescription for a healthier, more satisfying life. Bird-watching. Bird-watchers get excited when they tell each other what they've see...
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Stress can make you feel drained, anxious, even depressed. And while there are several ways to manage runaway stress, none is as enjoyable and effective as a regular exercise routine.
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Dim the lights, lower the shades, breathe deeply and slide under the covers. What's in store for tomorrow? Avoid caffeine for six hours and alcohol and nicotine for two to three hours before bedtime.;Don't exercise too close to your bedtime. It is...
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The process of aging is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Although your genes seem to be the most important influence, there are some changes you can make that can help you age in a healthy way.
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It's normal to worry about things in life, but some people secretly believe that worrying is an effective way to problem-solve. Worrying makes a person feel wound up, on edge and filled with self-doubt.
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Many people believe stress is all in the mind. But dealing with stressful situations, such as having to give a presentation or driving in heavy traffic, can have physiological consequences.
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Worry, anxiety and stress can be more than distractions. Continually replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health. Mindfulness, which involves focusing on a physical sensation such as the breath. When ...
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Some yoga styles are intense and vigorous, and others are relaxing and meditative. Regardless of which type you choose, yoga is an excellent way to stretch and strengthen your body, focus your mind and relax your spirit.
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To combat stress, many people turn to meditation or other mental stress reduction tools. But stress also creates physical response in the body and, as such, can be managed with exercise -- in particular, with yoga. As a method of maintaining physi...
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It took centuries for the gentle, flowing form of exercise called tai chi to cross the ocean from China. Now, tai chi has achieved solid footing on Western shores. It is gaining popularity across America.
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Massage therapy is a way to increase circulation to tense, strained muscles and other soft tissue. Behind this treatment is the belief that improved circulation and relaxation lead to better health and well-being. What is your training? How long...
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According to the American Heart Association, there is growing evidence that stress contributes to heart disease, although exactly how remains unclear. If you already have heart disease, such as congestive heart failure, stress can make the conditi...
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Everyone experiences stress and its effects. Short-term effects of stress include headaches, shallow breathing, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and upset stomach. Long-term chronic stress can increase the risk for heart disease, back pain, depressio...
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We live in tense and stressful times. Forget yesterday's mistakes. Today is a new day. Your mind has been refreshed by sleep, and there's no need to believe that yesterday's misjudgments or misfortunes will repeat themselves.;Decide to be happy to...
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