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Are hidden fears stopping you? From the time we’re young, we’re taught to be afraid of many things. We’re told not to talk to strangers, to be careful around dogs, to look both ways before crossing the street, etc. And as we get older, the list of fears only grows. We become afraid of failing […]

Major sources of stress can come from a task list that appears to be overwhelming (whether it is written down, or just in your head). That list could have too many items for the amount of time allocated. It could have pieces of work that are not in your skillset (which adds even more stress

When we don’t fully understand something, it can lead to stress or add to an already stressful situation. The dictionary definition of understanding mentions “having insight, or good judgement” and “being sympathetically aware of other’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving”, however the main definition is – “the ability to comprehend”. Sounds simple enough, right? Nonetheless, it

Financial stress has been around for a very long time! Did you know that money is one of the top 5 reasons for divorce? It is also a contributor to some people who choose suicide. For many, there just doesn’t seem to be enough, and even the best budgeters can come up against some unexpected

We all have disappointments in life. We have our hearts set on something that we’d like to achieve, experience or have, but sometimes and unfortunately (apparently) we don’t get what we want. With a sunken heart, our energy drops into the duldrums and the door to a spin-off of negative thoughts opens. So, how to

“Thanks” – simple, yet ever so powerful! As our planet spins around and people are caught up in their own world, it may be easy for some to forget the art of appreciation. Small gestures throughout the day are often bestowed on strangers that may seem insignificant and perhaps even expected by the receiver, which

As someone who has had two serious stress illnesses, has also seen the aftermath and heard about what occurred to some other people that succumbed to the pressures of stress, it saddens me to learn that many are putting themselves on a path to burnout. Burnout is totally avoidable. Do you love yourself?  Do you

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions – we’re constantly making them! The very act of making a decision can be stressful in itself. Often the smallest of decisions can take a lot longer than we’d expect (like “what to wear?”), many times I’ve made myself stressed and late from standing in front of my wardrobe way too long.

Focus on the Present / Being in the Now “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.” Focusing on the present moment (being in the “now”) is a good stress reduction tip, even though it is hugely difficult!  We’re nearly always thinking about what

You may be wondering “what does being open minded have to do with stress?”… well, when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation and a solution has to be found (and/or decided upon), there will be choices to consider. If you only bring to mind what you already know and don’t go looking for