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Give The Best Gift Of All This Holiday Season

Mike Robbins | Posted 12.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Motivational Speaker, Money, Honesty, Mike Robbins, Oprah, Presents, Authenticity, Anxiety, Appreciation, Gratitude, Self-Help, The Balanced Life, Living News
Mike Robbins

Instead of just giving "stuff" for the holidays this year, what if we gave the people in our life the most meaningful gift of all; our appreciation? Let the people around you know you appreciate them and why.

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I Want The Brain Of A Monk!

Priscilla Warner | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Alzheimer's, Yoga, Buddhist Monk, The Balanced Life, Relationships, Monks, The Dalai Lama, Heartbreak, Meditation, Calm, Enlightenment, Buddhism, The Inner Life, Happiness, Joy, Living News
Priscilla Warner

While I've been experiencing hundreds of panic attacks, these men have been meditating so effectively that their pre-frontal brain lobes light up on CAT scans, plumped up like perfectly ripe peaches.

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Don't Get Stressed by the Fests

Drs. Stephanie McClellan and Beth Hamilton | Posted 12.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Ob-Gyn, Stress Types, Women's Stress, So Stressed, Living News
Drs. Stephanie McClellan and Beth Hamilton

Stress levels peak during the holiday season. We help you to identify which of the four stress types best describes you, and practical ways you can reverse the effects of stress.

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7 Unitasking Tips: You Can Have It All

intent.com | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Mutitasking, Awareness, Attention, Unitasking, The Balanced Life, Career, Relationships, Work, Fun, Fatigue, Anxiety, Happiness, Organization, Productivity, Living News

We are hungrier and devouring more all the time. We have grown overweight and our children are following in our bigger shadows. We even multi-task our...

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The Baby Boomer Holiday Ritual: Wishing You Merry Resilience

Carol Orsborn | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Boomer Women, Stress, Baby Boomers, Holiday Stress, Holiday Season, Resilience, The Balanced Life, Health, Living News
Carol Orsborn

Baby Boomers have seen many winter holidays. We know how to turn out a great stuffing, light the yule log and find the perfect gift. So why do things still spin out of our control during the holiday season?

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How To Stay Sane Through The Holidays

BJ Gallagher | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Santa Claus, Stress, Hannukah, Christmas, Channukah, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Stress, Relationships, Living News
BJ Gallagher

Thanksgiving has come and gone -- let the holiday madness begin! If you're one of those people who are filled with dread right about now, you're not alone.

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Life in Front of a Screen: Finding Your Rhythm

Linda Stone | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Computer Usage, Technology, Workplace, Health, Relaxation, Living News
Linda Stone

Someone always asks me: How much time should I spend in front of a screen? When should I pull back and take a break? Checking in with your feelings creates a sensibility that allows the body and mind to come through in everything we do.

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What Maids Teach Us About Physical Health, Life Longevity

Todd Kashdan | Posted 12.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Mental Health, Work, Mindfulness, Sex, Work-Life Balance, Physical Exercise, Stress Reduction, Happiness, Positive Thinking, The Secret, Politically Correct, Positive Psychology, Google, Health, Living News
Todd Kashdan

What if maids were made aware that a fitness routine is embedded into their job? Could changing their mindset lead to actual changes in their physical and mental health?

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How To Stay Grounded During The Holidays

Mike Robbins | Posted 12.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Motivational Speaker, Honesty, Mike Robbins, Authenticity, Anxiety, Appreciation, Gratitude, Self-Help, The Balanced Life, Living News
Mike Robbins

This year, with all that's going on around us in the economy and the world, what if we each made a commitment to appreciate the holiday season and enjoy the whole experience?

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The Dangers Of Multitasking And How To Stop

intent.com | Posted 12.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Awareness, Mutitasking, Attention, Unitasking, Career, Relationships, Work, Anxiety, Fatigue, The Balanced Life, Productivity, Organization, Living News

It seems that we are all becoming terribly distracted. This partial attention is taking our time, productivity, balance, and I would argue, sanity....

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10 Tips For Lowering SuperStress

Roberta Lee | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Superstress, Stress, The Balanced Life, The Superstress Solution, Roberta Lee, Roberta Lee m.d., Living News
Roberta Lee

Living stress-free means you and your activities won't be determined by the inevitable stresses you face and you'll be free of the physical and emotional pressures that stress puts on your body.

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7 Tips To Relieve Holiday Stress

Connie Bennett | Posted 12.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, American Psychological Association, Debra Berndt, Holiday Season, Connie Bennett, Binging, Overeat, Alcohol, Holiday Overeating, Self Love, Self-Help, Relaxation, Calm Down, Overweight, The Balanced Life, Tips for the Holiday Season, Living News
Connie Bennett

While 'tis the season to be merry, for many of us, it's also a season for stress, anxiety and angst, which leads us to behave in ways we're sure to ...

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Response To Danger May Differ According To Sex

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Fight or Flight, Stress, Women, Mental Health, Danger, Health, Men, Psychology, Anxiety, Living News

Researchers using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study brain activation have found that men and women respond differently to positive...

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How To Deal With Stress

Christine Hassler | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress Management, Stress, Holiday Shopping, The Balanced Life, 20-Somethings, Gen Y, Overwhelm, Anxiety, Advice, Living News
Christine Hassler

To me, stress is not something to "manage" since managing stress implies that it is still going to be there. Wouldn't you rather eliminate stress by learning how to respond to it in more life-enhancing ways?

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Elderly Urged To Look After Their Mental Health

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Elderly, Fear, Depression, Aging, Mental Health, Seasonal Changes, Health, Winter, Psychology, Older People, Anxiety, Happiness, Living News

As we are in the winter months older people in Ireland are being encouraged to look after their mental health and to seek help and support if they are...

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5 Ways To Stay On Top Of Your To Do List

Delia Lloyd | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Efficiency, Multitasking, Unitasking, Schedule, The Balanced Life, Productivity, Organization, Exhaustion, Living News
Delia Lloyd

As I learned two weeks ago while taking a self-imposed vacation, you never completely eradicate your to-do list. But here are some tips to help reduce your "laundry."

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Daily Exercise Improves Sleep

nytimes.com | Anahad O'Connor | Posted 12.01.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Work Out, Children, Health, Exercise, Insomnia, Fitness, Obesity, Fatigue, Wellness, Sleep Disorder, Sleep, Exhaustion, Living News

It has long been said that regular physical activity and better sleep go hand in hand. Burn more energy during the day, the thinking goes, and you wil...

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10 Things They Don't Tell You About Raising Children

Ruth Akers | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Relationships, Kids, Children, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Parenting, Babies, Anxiety, Raising Kids, Ruth Akers Pregnant, Living News
Ruth Akers

I've noticed, with friends bringing home new babies, that there's a whole list of things they don't tell you when they send you home from the hospital with a bouncing burping bawling bundle of joy.

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The War Of Yoga: Bringing Our Troops To The Mat!

Sadie Nardini | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Yoga, Mental Health, Troops, War on Terror, Sadie Nardini, Health, Meditation, Sadie, Veterans, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Living News
Sadie Nardini

When it comes to their own, bliss-filled circles, many yogis feel right at home. Bring a foreign element to the door however, and you'll see that often, this sanctuary is then revealed as the dogma-house it really is.

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Real Food Rehab: Where To Find Inspiration In Hard Times

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 11.30.2009 | Style

Read More: Creativity, Coping With Stress, Beauty, Inspiration, Living Well, Happiness, Stress, Soul Searching, Depression, Coping, Style News
Dana Joy Altman

The last two years have been soul-searching times. Throw in the recession and the holidays, and that's a lot of pressure. But there's one thing I've learned in my attempts at self-preservation: it's crucial to seek out inspiration.

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Yoga Breeds Compassion After Physical Abuse

elephant journal | Posted 11.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Pain, Stress, Yoga, Anger, Abuse, Trauma, Relationships, Violence, Meditation, Forgiveness, Compassion, Domestic Abuse, Physical Abuse, Living News

While on the mat, I thought of all the difficulties that life had dealt this man, my ex-husband, my abuser....

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Your Holiday Relaxation Rescue Guide (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles | Posted 11.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Relaxation, Holiday Season, Stress, Tara Stiles, Yoga, Chill Out, Anxiety, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Living News
Tara Stiles

Reserving time for ourselves around the holidays seems so far away from the reality of forced spending, emotional exhaustion, and general frustration.

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Barney Was Wrong: You're Not So Special

Jenny Block | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Levi, Rudeness, Time, Sarah Palin, Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin, Carpool Lanes, Civility, Sarah Palin Reaction, Happiness, Living News
Jenny Block

What it is about is civility, rules and respect. It's not that hard. Wait your turn. Watch the clock. Don't take more than you can use. Think about someone - anyone - other than yourself.

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The Art of Slow: Just Say No!

divinecaroline.com | Christine Hohlbaum | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Just Say No, Overworked, Work Life Balance, Relationships, Slow Living, Unplug and Recharge, Commitment, Anxiety, The Balanced Life, Slow, Living News

Now, more than ever, we need to utilize the tiniest complete sentence the English language has to offer. Are you ready? Say it with me now: No!...

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5 Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief

intent.com | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Depression, Dying, Grief, Thanksgiving, Death and Dying, Mourning, Coping, Losing-a-Loved-One, Loss, Holiday Season, Sadness, Anxiety, Gratitude, Death, Living News

Behind our holiday smiles and good wishes, many of us carry feelings of deep grief.� So how can we have a wonderful holiday if we are experiencing s...

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