Posts Tagged ‘stress’
5 Tips for Worrying Less About What Other People Think of You
Do you hold back from doing something because you’re worried about what other people might think? Perhaps you fear the disapproval of your parents, spouse or significant other, other family members, colleagues, or your social set. If you do, you’re not alone. It’s natural. We are social animals and connection with others is critical to…
Read MoreEscaping the Assumption Trap
We make so many assumptions – those stories that bounce around in our heads about why someone did something or what people are going to do. Someone didn’t say hi when you passed one another on the street or you were left off of some work emails. Or you assume a potential business partner is…
Read MoreConnecting With the Peace Within You
“If I don’t give my peace away, can’t nobody take it,” my Aunt Marjorie recently said to me, explaining that God gives us peace. You may have a spiritual faith that provides a path to finding and maintaining a sense of internal harmony amidst life’s challenges. Or you may benefit from additional practices. It struck…
Read MoreThree Questions to Ask If You Stress Over Other People’s Problems
How often do you internalize other people’s problems, whether by aligning with their emotions or taking actions on their behalf? I have noticed that my stress often relates to what I am thinking (or doing) about someone else’s experience. Or, it could relate to decisions that are theirs, not mine, to make. In other words,…
Read MoreThree Questions to Help You Decide Where to Set Boundaries
Do people expect a lot from you? If you’re reading this article it is likely your answer is yes. Let me also ask you this – do others’ demands on and expectations of you take up an outsized amount of time and energy in your life? Keep in mind that what constitutes outsized differs. The…
Read MoreLetting Go
Professional Organizer Kacy Paide gave an outstanding workshop for us earlier this month on How to Declutter. (She will likely be back for a longer presentation so stay tuned!) What came through so clearly in her talk was that letting go of the clutter can be about so much more than being motivated to sort…
Read MoreGiving Yourself Permission
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” -Oscar Wilde “Selfishness is grossly underrated,” said a friend with two young kids, a demanding legal job, and a husband whose job keeps him on the road. I often hear, from women in particular, that it feels selfish to focus on their own needs.…
Read More10 Stress Busting Tips
Did you know that some side effects of stress are headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety? Stress is now considered a hazard of the workplace. It has been estimated that the vast majority of doctor’s visits are for symptoms that are at least partially stress-related! Here…
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