Entries tagged as stress

For a lot of people, the stress level in their lives become directly proportional to their age. This means that as they get older, their stress level goes up too. Some experts cite this as one of the causes of midlife crisis.

One of the side effects of too much stress is weight gain. It's not uncommon for some people in their midlife stage to eat uncontrollably as a result of their daily stress. In order to put a stop to this, they should determine the root of their stress. It may be due to their lifestyle, personal problems, additional workload at the office, etc.

It may be easier for some to get to the bottom of their problem, but it may not be as easy for others. If it's already hard enough to cope with the ton of work, how does one expect to take the time to sort their problems out? Fair enough. So we'd like to offer some ways to keep your weight under control while you deal with your stresses.   Continue reading...

Is that possible? Has the author finally lost it? Fun with stress? No way.

Way!

You've probably heard it a thousand times before, the people who thrive under pressure. They only come up with their best work if they are buried under a ton of stress. It's not a myth, and it sure as heck isn't unachievable. It's just a matter of mental outlook and perspective.

So with that theme, let's proceed with the fun part. You've probably seen these pictures before in another website. In fact, I'm not even sure as to their authenticity but if not for anything else, I found them to take a chunk of my daily stress away. So here is picture number 1. After looking at it, click "continue" to look at the other pictures.

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The thought of entering the menopause stage usually triggers a certain level of anxiety in women. However women should understand that menopause is not an illness but rather a natural progression in a woman's life. Changes occur in the cyle of the reproductive system eventually, the reproductive system will cease to function. That's perfectly natural.

Certain symptoms may arise that indicate some form of underlying hormonal imbalance. In today's busy world which brings about a lot of stress and poor dietary habits, these signs of hormonal imbalance can be expected. Women with stressful careers or who are constantly exhausted from domestic affairs like looking after children and household chores may not take the time to address these signs.

It is therefore important for women who are early in their midlife stage and facing menopause to understand these possible warning signs in order to be able to ask the questions that will help in addressing these issues.   Continue reading...

There was a song from the early 70's entitled "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" by Wayne Newton. It's a separation/divorce song actually, quite sad. The song is about a little girl trying to catch up with her dad because dad's leaving home, for good.

On father's day, this very song title could take on an entirely new meaning for you and your dad. It might even be considered a difference maker. On his special day, put your arm around his shoulder, tell him "Daddy you gotta slow down some," and then take him to spa.

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Consider the various sources of stress that affect us everyday--amount of work, unreasonable employer, traffic, pollution, maybe even unruly children at home. The list may go on and on. It wears you down, and makes you look years older than you are. It's a reality where sadly, there really is no escape.

On the positive side, there are many ways to alleviate stress. Among these are proper nutrition, getting enough rest, exercise and supplement all these with daily intake of multivitamins.   Continue reading...