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Mainstreet Business Journal - View Article

Mainstreet Business Journal - View Article | Stress Management | Scoop.it
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#stressintheworkplace #reducingemployeestress #relievingbusinessstress  Stress in the workplace is not a new concept.   However with few employees taking traditional "true" vacations, the reduction in pay and economical uncertainty workplace stress is quickly becoming an office production killer.  


Reducing employee stress should be a top priority on owner's and manager's minds alike.    Relieving business stress does not have to be a big production either.   Simple steps like encouraging employees to get up from their desks and walk around a bit or offering theme dress down days on Friday can seem like small ideas but they can really lift office spirits. For more on this issue please check out this article.

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12 Ways to Fight Stress

12 Ways to Fight Stress | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Simple steps to ease stress and protect your heart.
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#waystofightstress #hearthealthystressrelief #stressisbadforyou Stress is bad for you.   It is hard on your every part of your body.    It advances aging, increased blood pressure and can cause heart related problems.   Luckily there are ways to fight stress and save your ticker!    


Heart healthy stress relief can save you from heart attack, hypertension and other heart related illnesses and diseases.   For a full list of 12 steps you can take to protect your heart and combat stress please review this article.

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July 31, 2013 1:11 PM
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Anca Dumitru: Are You Taking Charge of Your Stressful Life?

Anca Dumitru: Are You Taking Charge of Your Stressful Life? | Stress Management | Scoop.it
'd been ignoring my symptoms for quite a while: I could no longer focus, I was exhausted, demotivated and unproductive.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

#relievestress #managestress  #anti-stress Many times through the day we simply take a reactionary stance against our stress.   We relieve stress temporarily but do nothing to take the bull by the hooks so to speak.   Only by taking charge of stress can we truly conquer it.   

Learning to manage stress is a great way to be in command of your stressors.   Through stress management you truly can defeat stress.   For some excellent ways to combat stress take a look at this article.

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Stress hides all over your brain and body. Here's how to get rid of it - TODAY.com

Stress hides all over your brain and body. Here's how to get rid of it - TODAY.com | Stress Management | Scoop.it
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#getridofstress #negativeeffectsofstress #whystressisbadforyou  Stress affects our minds and our bodies.  It weakens our immune system.   It can even prematurely age us. These are examples of the negative effects of stress.   This is why stress is bad for you.   How do you get rid of stress?  Well this article has a list of ways stress can effect your body and the quick fix.   For the full list feel free to read the article.

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July 29, 2013 2:33 PM
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Early-life stress can affect long-term health

Early-life stress can affect long-term health | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Those on the bottom are more than 3 times as likely to die prematurely as those at the top
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#longtermhealth #waysstressaffectsus #earlylifestress  A new study is showing how our early life stress can have serious longterm affects on our bodies.   Ways stress affects us are heart disease, weakened immune system, increased body weight, etc.    Avoiding stress causes or stress triggers is a good way to deal with stress.   Another suggestion is learn to plan your day better and prepare for stress that you cannot avoid.  

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July 23, 2013 11:39 AM
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How To Really Unplug When You're On Vacation

How To Really Unplug When You're On Vacation | Stress Management | Scoop.it
If you say you're off the grid for vacation, you act that way. Because as soon as you respond to one work email, you change the game -- and the expectations.
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#stressfreevacation #goingonvacation #relaxingonvacation If you are one of the lucky few that actually get to take your vacation this year, you might know the difference between going on vacation and relaxing on vacation.   Many times you might be on vacation and have plans not work out or maybe the office won't leave you alone.    Fear not, there is great advice on how to have a stress free vacation.  

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Chill Out & Relax – 12 Ways To Reduce Stress

Chill Out & Relax – 12 Ways To Reduce Stress | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Pin Point Your Stress Trigger: Stress is often caused by worry. If you can pin point the actual cause of your major concerns & act to resolve them you will
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Relieving stress and twelve easy ways to do it.  This aritcle covers these elements of stressmanagement

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Stress management tactics for an improved self, inside and out

Stress management tactics for an improved self, inside and out | Stress Management | Scoop.it
There are moments when stress takes over all aspects of life, both personal and professional. The to-do list feels never ending; there are never enough hours in the day; and the challenges appear insurmountable.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

#stressmanagementtactics #improveyourself #howstressmanagement Improve yourself and your skin with these stress management tactics.    Stress has been known to cause damage to your skin cells.   This damage needs to be repaired by reducing your stress.   How stress management helps your skin is by allowing you to rest and relax.  This helps to release hormones that aid in the repair of not only your skin but the rest of your body as well. 

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July 17, 2013 1:06 PM
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6 Mind Hacks That Keep Stress In Check (Really!)

6 Mind Hacks That Keep Stress In Check (Really!) | Stress Management | Scoop.it
"Stress is our perception of what's happening outside of us and the power we give it," says Lauren E. Miller, author and stress expert.
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#mindhacks #manageyourstress #stressrelief  Here are several mind hacks to help manage your stress.    These tips can really help you with stress relief.  

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July 15, 2013 1:57 PM
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The Ultimate Stress Management Guide

Are you, or someone you know, suffering from the causes of stress? Introducing the Ultimate Stress Management Guide - developed and presented by a profession...
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#stressreductionguide #stressmanagementadvice   Has stress (be it from family stress, workplace stress or financial stress) got you down?   You might benefit from this stress management advice found in this youtube stress reduction guide.  

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10 Work Stress Reduction Tips

10 Work Stress Reduction Tips | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Simple everyday tips to help you reduce job-related stresses.
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 #stressreductiontips #escapeyourstress #effectivewaystodealwithstress   Stress reduction tips can be a life saver (yours or someone else's) when you are having a horrible day.   Good thing there are effective ways to deal with stress available to us all.   Here is a great article on 10 ways to escape your stress and have a more productive day.  

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Time Management is Stress Management - Green Mountain at Fox Run

Time Management is Stress Management - Green Mountain at Fox Run | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Time management is really stress management. And, often there's too much for any one person. Right? So what's a girl to do?
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#timemanagement #effectiveplanning #dealingwithstress   Dealing with stress can be a full time job when it should not be.   Effective planning skills and time management can help you spend less time managing your stress and more time being productive. 

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July 9, 2013 3:09 PM
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Exercise and Sleep

Exercise and Sleep | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Sleeping Disorders As we grow older, our sleep patterns become more irregular. We take longer to go to sleep, get up more often in the night, sleep less soundly and spend more time awake. The major...
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

Stress reduction and management starts first with a good nice rest.  If you are stressed this is a must read in the importance of sleep and rest.

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"The Stressed Sex": Are Women More Prone To Depression?

"The Stressed Sex": Are Women More Prone To Depression? | Stress Management | Scoop.it
In their new book "The Stressed Sex," Daniel and Jason Freeman dig into the mental health issues that plague men and women differently.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

Which sex has more stress?  Studes show women are more stressed and prone to depression than men.  Stress management techniques for women are pivotal in living a healthy and productive life.  If you are interested in learning more about stress management, then please review our program.

#stressofwomen

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How The Brain Learns Successfully, Even Under Stress

How The Brain Learns Successfully, Even Under Stress | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Although stress can negatively affect cognitive functioning in a number of ways, our brains are actually pretty adaptable when it comes to learning under stress.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

#understress #adapttostress #dealingwithstress #handlestress Our bodies are capable of change and learning to adapt to any situation.   This even applies to how we handle stress.    Our bodies can adapt to stress just like anything else.  


When we are under stress constantly, we do not simply shut down.   Grant it we are more effective when not dealing with stress, but our brain still can learn and function normally.    An article from Huffington Post has more on this subject.

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July 31, 2013 11:38 AM
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LOOK: How Your Job Is Slowly Killing You

LOOK: How Your Job Is Slowly Killing You | Stress Management | Scoop.it
More than eight in 10 Americans are stressed about their jobs.
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 #workplacestress #canstresshurtyou #sideeffectsoftoomuchstress  We all have experienced workplace stress.  Be it acute or chronic, we all have it.  However not a lot of us think of the side effects of too much stress and the damage they can cause.  


Can stress hurt you?   True is, yes it can!  Too much can raise your risk of diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure and it can also accelerate aging.   It also has mental and emotional side effects ranging from depression to burnout.   If you want to read more please take a look at this info graph on the side effects of stress in the workplace.

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‘Epidemic’ of Job Stress Should Be Fought Hard - TeleManagement

‘Epidemic’ of Job Stress Should Be Fought Hard - TeleManagement | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Nurse Debra Tahler DeMers has some heavy responsibilities on the job — caring for eight cancer patients in a bustling hospital ward in San Jose, Calif.
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#jobstress #workrelatedstress #managingemployeestress #reduceworkplacestress  With less and less employees taking full vacations and more and more demands being put on them, job stress is quickly becoming an epidemic in the workplace.   Work related stress can be a production killer, cause burn out and destroy moral.  


Managing employee stress is key to a happy and productive working environment.   An effort to reduce workplace stress should be a priority for all managers.    How?   Simply offer encouragement, do not overload your employees and allow them to go on their vacations.    For more please check out this article.  

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July 26, 2013 3:27 PM
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Are there any real Energy Healers? : Rapid Relaxation Tips

Are there any real Energy Healers? : Rapid Relaxation Tips | Stress Management | Scoop.it
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Meditation and relaxation are key to good health and high levels of energy.  This article looks over a few relaxation tips.

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Unique Work Stress Management Tips for IT Pros That Work! - Global Jobs Network ®

Unique Work Stress Management Tips for IT Pros That Work! - Global Jobs Network ® | Stress Management | Scoop.it
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#workplacestressrelief #workstress #stressreducingtips Work stress is a very real problem that costs businesses in productivity and over all quality of goods and services.    This is why managers should learn workplace stress relief techniques and stress reducing tips to keep their employees stress free and highly productive.  

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July 22, 2013 11:54 AM
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We Resort To Habits Under Stress -- Even Healthy Ones

We Resort To Habits Under Stress -- Even Healthy Ones | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Here's more confirmation that healthy habits really do kick in when they matter most. Researchers found that when people stress-eat, they tend to seek out the foods they're habituated to consume -- whether those foods are unhealthy or healthy.
American Institute Health Care Professionals's insight:

#stresseating #unhealthystresshabits   Stress can effect our lives in a number of ways.   Stress eating is just one of the unhealthy stress habits that can form because of too much stress.   Read this article to learn more about it.  

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July 17, 2013 1:16 PM
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6 Invisible Signs You're Burnt Out

6 Invisible Signs You're Burnt Out | Stress Management | Scoop.it
By Corrie Pikul Even though you're not obviously melting down, your body and brain are trying to tell you that they've had enough.
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#physicalsignsofstress #negativeeffectsofstress #burnout   There is plenty of advice on how to reduce stress but rarely is the negative effects of stress discussed.    Burn out and the physical signs of stress are damaging if ignored.    If you want to learn a few of them then please read this article.  

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July 15, 2013 3:11 PM
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8 Truly Practical Ways To De-Stress

8 Truly Practical Ways To De-Stress | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Over the past year I've learned that stress is not only unnecessary, but that being happy and stress-free actually lends to a more successful career and personal life.
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#waystodestress #learntomanagestress #howtoreducestress   What to learn how to reduce stress?    Here are several ways to destress.    We all should learn to manage stress.   Being stress free helps us to be not only healthier but more productive.  

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How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety

How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Exercise leads to the creation of excitable brain cells, but it also creates neurons that can quiet parts of the brain and counter everyday stress, new research in mice shows.
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Can exercise help calm anxiety and stress?  Some feel so and it all comes down to the brain and how it functions.

#stressprograms

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Stress Management Tips and Tricks

Stress Management Tips and Tricks | Stress Management | Scoop.it
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#newstressmanagement #dialecticalbehaviortherapy #coursesinstress  A new stress management technique has come out.   Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT.   How DBT works is it uses distraction, distress tolerance and mindfulness to deal with stress.   There are courses in stress management by DBT offered.   For more you might want to read this article.  

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July 9, 2013 3:21 PM
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Top 20 tips for a stress-free life - The Times of India

Top 20 tips for a stress-free life - The Times of India | Stress Management | Scoop.it
Stress is the leading cause for all your troubles ranging from bad skin
to landing you in the hospital due to heart or any other ailment.
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#tipstobestressfree #top20waystoreducestress   Stress is part of every life on this planet.    It is a natural reaction to many situations.   When it, however, becomes overbearing it becomes a problem.    That is why everyone needs tips to be stress free.   This article has the top 20 ways to reduce stress.  

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