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Definition of stress: Stress is a person's physiological response to an outside stimulus that triggers the 'fight-or-flight' reaction. Recent research shows that stress is one of the major causes of all illnesses. Stress Relief News -- with tips, tricks and advices -- is meant to provide stress management information to effectively deal with stress. Stress management involves setting limits and saying 'No' to some demands that others make. Although several stress relief products exist, often simple natural stress relief techniques are enough to improve situation.
Worry less: Reduction of daily tasks can be a fine stress reliever: With our busy lifestyles, time management often helps to control stress. Setting priorities reduces enxiety, becoming more organised reduces clutter, 'to do' list of tasks gives a sense of control and accomplishment.
Positive stress: In its positive aspect, stress can help you focus, perform and reach peak efficiency. Many people do their best work when under pressure. When the challenge has been met, they take the time to relax and enjoy their achievements - this allows them to build up the physical and emotional reserves to meet the next challenge.
It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.
- Hans Selye
Stress: we all have some stress in our lives, some of us have more, some of us have less stress. But if stress is allowed to overtake our lives then serious implications can result.
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15 tried-and-true tips to stress-free holiday travel msnbc.msn.com :: 2008-12-13
(1) Get some sleep: It's tempting to stay up late packing before a trip. But sleep-deprived travelers are cranky travelers. And cranky travelers tend to find everything about travel annoying. (9) Know how to pack: You may be asked to unwrap gifts in carry-on bag, so carry presents and paper separately. (11) Bring a survival kit: Stock it with earplugs and an eyeshade, healthy snacks, a charged phone and a backup calling card, entertainment (books, music player, etc.) and extra cash. (13) Be prepared for problems: Load your phone with trip information and the phone numbers of airline, hotel, car rental agency, and ride home. Back it up all up on paper.
How to avoid the Christmas stress theage :: 2007-12-18
Nothing can wreak havoc on a Xmas gathering like a few random button-pushing comments, particularly among family. The verbal mistakes, the hurt feelings, the following chaos can take days or months - even years - to forgive. Staying clear from the "conversational land mines" in the first place might be the easiest solution, according to Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. Preparation is key: By taking a couple of minutes to review who will attend the event and what you know about them, you can find comfy points of discussion.
Ten ways to make it through the holidays without having a breakdown foxnews :: 2007-11-19
For the good, and the bad, the holiday season is here. "We hold people to an unreasonably high standard during the holidays. When you don't measure up, that can make you judge yourself harshly and become even more dispirited," said Dr. Keith Ablow. --- (1) Acknowledge that you won't be perfect and neither will the events you host or the gifts you buy. (8) Fel free to express your misgivings, you have a right to complain. (9) A lot of stress comes with relationships because of performance anxiety. Tell yourself you don't have to be perfect.
Festive Stress femalefirst :: 2006-12-24
The study shows that two million Brits will choose to flee the country and escape the Christmas crush altogether. Of those who stay behind, 48% will get stressed out by the shopping; 14% will even spend time worrying about the workload left on their desks whilst others will agonise over who gets a card - with 12% even wanting cards scrapped altogether. People are planning to battle the stress factor with 16% intending to nurture healthy habits like taking exercise to help manage stress. 28% aim to avoid the streets by shopping online; and 27% will be hiding from people that they find most stressful to try lower their stress levels.
Stressing - Try decompressing -- Relieving holiday tension columbiamissourian :: 2006-12-12
"I think the holidays are definitely a time when people feel very maxed out," said Blake Witter. The reasons are as varied as people are themselves, but the financial strain can be a big part of it. When families don’t function smoothly in normal situations, getting together can be stressful, especially when there’s that "Miracle on 34th Street" expectation of how interactions should go. "Make sure you’re taking care of yourself. A lot of times during the holidays you’re forced to deal with family, you’re forced to deal with other people and you lose track of taking care of yourself."
Holiday Stress: Forget media images and go for practicality healthscout :: 2006-11-26
For many people, stress, exhaustion and depression are as much a part of the holiday season as pumpkin pie. "There are media images of attractive friends and family gathering for the holidays. They all look like they are having more fun than you," professor Kathleen Kendall-Tackett said. "This can breed a sense of discontent about your life. Is it any wonder that many people feel seriously depressed at this time of year?" Make decisions about which activities you want to participate in: "Be honest with yourself. Do you really enjoy baking?"
Tips for reducing stress levels during the holidays reliableplant :: 2006-11-15
Holiday stress can be conquered by following some common sense tips that aim to help body, mind and pocketbook. (5) Plan ahead: Holidays happen at predictable times each year. (6) Stay connected, but not over-committed: Getting together with loved ones and friends provides us with an opportunity to relieve ourselves of some of our stress. (7) A last-minute gift-buying frenzy takes a toll on our time and our pocketbook: The solution is to plan ahead. Gifts for many of the people on your list can be found during other times of the year.
Tips on Coping With Holiday Stress happynews :: 2006-11-11
The holiday season can be a time of joy, wonder, and personal renewal. Or it can leave you drained, emotionally, physically...even financially. (1) Overexpectation. This is the single biggest cause of holiday stress. Unrealistic hopes that everything and everyone will suddenly be perfect can only lead to disappointment, frustration and depression. (2) Overscheduling. Most of our lives are already overscheduled. Do yourself and your family a favor: Make plans carefully in advance and don't be afraid to say "no".