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Know Your Stress Triggers. Avoid Your Stress Triggers!

Joi — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:56:11 +0000

All of us, even the most laid back people in the world, have stress triggers. Simply put, stress triggers are people, events, situations, or circumstances that cause us to feel anxious and stressed. Like kryptonite to Superman, these stress triggers keep us from functioning at our peak and they rob us the normal peaceful life [...]

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This is Your Mind On Music. Any Questions?

Joi — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:34:18 +0000

I’ve always been amazed by the influence music can have on a person. When you’re feeling down, the right kind of music can lift your spirits. Ironically, when you’re feeling sad, listening to sad songs can somehow help as well. That one has always stumped me – you’d think it’d make matters worse, wouldn’t you?! [...]

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Stress Less by Moving More

Joi — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:34:00 +0000

If one of your resolutions, or goals, is to find a way to handle stress and another is to get fit – you’re in for a pleasant surprise because one of the best ways to achieve one is also one of the best ways to achieve the other. People spend a great deal of time [...]

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Relaxation 101: Quiet the Mind and Steady the Nerves

Joi — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:49:28 +0000

It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts. - K.T. Jong Yesterday afternoon, I noticed something as I walked through my kitchen. It wasn’t necessarily the smell [...]

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Exercise as a Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

Joi — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:59:49 +0000

We all know that exercise releases “feel good” chemicals called endorphins. These blissful little guys can leave you feeling happy and peaceful for hours after the exercise. New research shows that the benefits of exercise go further than making us healthier and happier. Exercise can help you fight off feelings of anxiety and depression. Jasper [...]

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How To Cope With Your Fears And Stress

Joi — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:11:19 +0000

I’m honored to present a guest post by a very talented author, Stanley Popovich. Be sure to check out his website, linked at the end of the article. How to Cope With Your Fears and Stress By: Stanley Popovich Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a hard time in managing it. [...]

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