Understanding stress

Understanding stress posted in digitaldiscipline, philosophy | 3 Comments I’m about a fourth of the way through David Allen’s outstanding book “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.” I mentioned this book to a friend ... get more organized and efficient with my use of time,” and I wasn’t kidding. stress definition On page 23 [more...]

Date: 2007-07-08 21:29:27
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Stress Strikes Gender Differences

Research just affirmed that stress creates different responses from men and women. Lead researcher Dr ... the way men and women handle stress at work?See related articles: http://www.brainbasedbusiness.com ... . JJ Wang showed how men tend to follow the “fight-or-flight” approaches to stress … while women [more...]

Date: 2007-11-20 03:48:50
Blog: BrainBasedBusiness - Us...

Stress and Cold Sores

cootie gibberish “You have HERPES!” L-Train chortled when I pointed out the cold sore on my lip this morning. “But it’s the innocent kind! ... get them when I’m REALLY stressed - it’s really the only outside indicator of stress in my life ... laugh, I suppose. I had been out of college for about a year or two, and was dating this cute little [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 16:42:03
Blog: Cootiehog ...

Are Virtual Worlds Stressing Kids Out?

Yesterday on the Patt Morrison show a mom called in and talked about how her son was really stressed out by his Webkinz being "sick" ... real, especially for children, and about whether there has been any research done around younger children, stress and caretaking games like Neopets, Tamagotchis, etc. (MacArthur folks?), especially since [more...]

Date: 2007-11-27 19:52:52
Blog: Ypulse: Media for the N...

In "Call for Donations," Al Qaeda Admits Financial Stress

On November 20, I posted on the success of the U.S.-led Iraq Threat Finance Cell in disrupting Al Qaeda in Iraq's financial network ... and indoctrination nature. This time it looks as a genuine call resulting out of a real stress. The post by the “ ... , and therefore, it might also indicate the stress in which the organization is found in other regions [more...]

Date: 2007-11-26 14:55:14
Blog: Counterterrorism Blog...

Give a Caregiver a Break

A recent local news broadcast featured a local man who is a full-time caregiver for his wife, who is in the advanced stages of a chronic illness ... have shown that the stress level for these folks, both emotional and physical, is off the charts ... authority on caregiver stress, says that caregiver's life spans are actually shortened by the stress [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 22:34:02
Blog: Centre for Emotional We...

Poor kids have harder time handling stress

Ithaca, N.Y. -- The longer U.S. children live in poverty, the less efficient their bodies become in handling environmental demands, a study found ... student Pilyoung Kim assessed the neuroendocrine and cardiovascular markers of stress by measuring overnight levels of the stress hormone cortisol and blood pressure reactivity and recovery after [more...]

Date: 2007-11-10 07:45:41
Blog: The Money Times - Money...

Blog Comment: re: How Does Stress Worsen Blood Cancer?

Although Stress has become a household word and a convenient excuse in many cases to Westerners, It is much different in TCM ... . What stress in the western world is to us is the emotional factors in TCM. However ... to the spleen. When a person is always deep in thought spleen energy becomes congested and chronic digestion [more...]

Date: 2007-11-25 15:40:12
Blog: Vital Votes - Latest he...

Stress Control

All people undergo stress at some point in their lives. It is important to learn how to manage it before it has negative effect on people's life - understand what stress is and how it develops, how to deal with stress more effectively. [more...]

Date: 2007-11-27 07:21:21
Blog: Bloggers // BlogCatalog...

Flotation tanks help reduce pain

Karlstad, Sweden -- People who floated in salt water in a sound- and light-proof tank had less anxiety, stress, depression and perception of pain, ... did four studies involving the treatment of pain and stress-related disorders with the aid ... in their health. After seven weeks of flotation treatment, 22 percent of the participants -- all had stress [more...]

Date: 2007-11-07 11:00:42
Blog: The Money Times - Money...

Stress Management

When I retire, my day will go thusly: Get up at 9:00 a.m., make coffee. Mill around and listen to coffee perk, grab a cup and sit down to read email ... method for dealing with stress. I bet, if I sat and thought about how I dealt with the prospect of running out of yarn mid-project, I'd get a pretty good insight into my own stress management. I'm [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 18:38:20
Blog: The Barefoot Cobbler...

Anusara Stress Relief With YogaToday

Anusara Stress Relief With YogaToday I've gotten a bit slack with my Yoga lately. Almost been two weeks now since my last session! ... is Anusara Stress Relief and is hosted by the amazing Neesha who rocks Yoga unlike anyone I've seen ... recommend YogaToday enough. 100% free 1 hour Yoga lessons on a daily basis! You can't get much better [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 13:58:24
Blog: An Aussie living and w...

Blog Comment: re: re: How Does Stress Worsen Blood Cancer?

Dear Organic, I am in the same boat as you ... I worry about getting cancer all the time and I know the worry is bad for me. On top of that, being a single mom raising two children (one who also gets into trouble alot) adds stress on top of stress. I try to recite promises (versus) from the bible. I can do all things [more...]

Date: 2007-11-27 14:44:19
Blog: Vital Votes - Latest he...

Fact or Fiction?: Stress Causes Gray Hair

From Scientific American: Legend has it that Marie Antoinette's hair turned white the night before she was guillotined. Presumably the stress of impending decapitation caused her locks to lose color within hours. Extremely unlikely, scientists say, but stress may play a role in a more gradual graying process [more...]

Date: 2007-11-15 11:11:34
Blog: 3quarksdaily...

Portable Voice Stress Analyzer lets you know whose pants are on fire

Occasionally it seems like you’re surrounded by unreliable and completely untrustworthy people ... who you can trust and who is lying through their teeth. portable voice stress analyzer This highly ... when they end up giving themselves away. Portable Voice Stress Analyzer: Paranoia Goes Mobile via [more...]

Date: 2007-11-14 12:25:47
Blog: SlashGear...

Workplace Stress Costs Great Britain In Excess Of £530 Million

Death statistics get out last week by the Health and Safety errand (HSC) show a dramatic increase in the number of workers suffering from work related stress in Great Britain and the Chair of HSC had a stark reminder for employers on National Stress Awareness Day [more...]

Date: 2007-11-10 09:47:17
Blog: JournalHome: Create you...

all the places we’re supposed to be this weekend…

Can’t we just stay home!? It would be so much easier. I have this huge stress ball building up in my gut about tomorrow ... about some more stress, Brian’s parents are moving this weekend. Neither of his parents is able to do the moving ... me is not having anyone else to help and both Brian and his brother having to work over the weekend [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 18:43:12
Blog: Just Not Martha...

It was more like a nightmare

It was more like a nightmare on 30 Nov 2007 I dreamed that my friend was mad at me. It was awful. My jaw is sore now from the stressful dream ... and card. You basically have to balance a ball on yours nose and recite Shakespear. Oh and wait ... but I have to do something because the stress is starting to get to me. No one should sob over a social [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 14:45:49
Blog: Fertile Mertile...

If your in debt perhaps debt consolidation would help

Have you ever been in debt? I have thanks to school loans and the struggle I went through during the first year that I had started my business ... at night because your stress over your financial situation will be reduced or perhaps even eliminated ... . I know now that it would have solved a lot of my problems and my stress. I hope to never get into bad [more...]

Date: 2007-11-28 17:09:07
Blog: Tricia’s Musings...

Copy Machine Stress Toy: Unleash Your Rage

copy_machine_stress_toy Remember that scene in Office Space when they beat the hell out of the copier? Yeah, we’ve all been there ... one of these Copier Stress Toys to help soothe our frayed nerves. Product Page ($2.99) [more...]

Date: 2007-11-07 16:40:25
Blog: Nerd Approved - Gadgets...

Minding Mindfulness

Thinking about mindfulness? Several good videos online produced by University of California San Diego’s UCTV in their consumer series Health Matters ... behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT) to more informal stress reduction ... (requires the free Real Player) cover mindfulness, stress and pain management. In the first half [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 04:52:34
Blog: Psych Central . Trusted...

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Click here to watch As you would probably imagine Clifford has had lot of free time on his hands lately to ... know that I pled not guilty and I gotta stress my innocence, you know, to everyone out there whos ... sincerity. I cant stress that enough to ya, ya dig. I'd really like to say thank you to my lawyers [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 17:35:46
Blog: CRUNK + DISORDERLY // S...

Perspective Fights Anxiety

Jim ChampionThe Mayo Clinic is now providing those who suffer from anxiety and stress some help in handling the challenges of life or the anxiety ... of calm in the face of problems or anxiety, they have offered a list of qualities. Resilient people use several approaches to stress and anxiety. These individuals: Use humor. Use their experience [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 18:06:42
Blog: Anxiety and Stress Mana...

[LO204] new learning outcome

source: it's on the pic duh! Be it for financial, personal or academic reasons, supposedly, students, in general, are always under pressure ... exposure to stress does alter the neural structure of the brain and does lead to personality changes. Students are of no exception. Following the increasing incidence of emotional breakdowns and stress [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 19:05:21
Blog: Wazeeland 1.5...

The Farm Bill Is For Farmers, Right?

Time and again we’ve been told by certain rather populist politicians that the farm bill is necessary to help poor, hard-working farmers ... receives funding from the federal government to relieve the “stress” of its workers? Hey, I wouldn’ ... fiscal policy. “I’m not sure many Americans would agree that stress assistance programs [more...]

Date: 2007-11-09 16:59:14
Blog: Say Anything: North Dak...

Researchers discover new cell structures

Researchers discover new cell structures November 5th, 2007 Carnegie Mellon University researchers Kris Noel Dahl and Mohammad F ... to be ruptured when cells were under stress. But in a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ... the rubbery outer shell of a racquetball, which does not break under stress or force but can assume [more...]

Date: 2007-11-05 02:19:16
Blog: google-sina Medical,hea...

Grown-Ups

Two completely different posts about completely different people. But it's just so refreshing to meet grown-ups ... . You know how I'm tired of our culture's perpetual claim of stress, stress, stress and astonished how many [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 21:59:14
Blog: Wheat & Weeds...

Got Friends at Work? You’re Better Off

Perhaps it doesn’t take a rocket scientist — or a researcher — to know that people who have a few good friends at work fare better than the loners. Especially when it comes to stress. Tara Parker-Pope over at the NY Times has the scoop: While those findings were consistent with earlier research on job stress, the Rochester scientists [more...]

Date: 2007-11-13 19:47:13
Blog: Psych Central . Trusted...

The Psychological Benefits of Optimism

“The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised.” George F ... quicker. We don’t know exactly why that is, but the effect of stress on our immune systems is most likely involved. Optimists experience less stress, which means a stronger immune system. 3. Optimists [more...]

Date: 2007-11-21 15:08:17
Blog: Scott H Young...

PTSD: On Coming Home, Navigators and Bridge Builders (Updated)

(in response to some comments about the link between brain injury and PTSD, I have added some links for reading... nothing too onerous ... Traumatic Stress Disorder … especially by Grim at Blackfive, Kat at Argghhh and then Uncle Jimbo ... in combat… just ‘cause it’s simpler) has post traumatic stress and will exhibit symptoms of PTS whether [more...]

Date: 2007-11-19 06:48:43
Blog: MilBlogs...

10 Things to Avoid Saying to Your Spouse When Hanging Christmas Lights

Ah… decorating the house for the holiday season. Is there anything that creates more marital stress than getting the tree trimmed for Christmas? I think not. To manage the stress levels, you should avoid the following: “You’ve got two red lights right next to each other, goober. You’re supposed to go yellow, green, red, blue, not yellow [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 16:06:32
Blog: Ian’s Messy Desk — Help...

Spine-Worx back, shoulder, and stress reliever

I'm a notorious sloucher. My beautiful-to-look-at chair and desk at work, along with my questionable posture, ... , bringing relief from back pain, tension and stress. To use it, you recline on the padded ridges whose ... pressure, and allows your back to conform to its natural shape. Ahhhhhh! Price: $34.95 from Amazon [more...]

Date: 2007-08-01 14:02:48
Blog: Popgadget Personal Tech...

My friend Mikkee, whose name pops up here from time to time, made an offer on a house on Monday and could conceivably close TODAY ... . In honor of Mikkee's stress and family coming into town to say their good-byes to Granny ... . Her apartment is packed and she's not sure yet where she's moving. Whatever stress I think [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 14:24:54
Blog: across the gypsy flat r...

Blogger Buddies Are Awesome

Thank You To each and every person who has come by and helped me through this month, Thank you ... pace as when I only had a dozen or so friends. When you are dealing with that many people ... and not letting my blog become a source of stress. My blog is my retreat from stress, thus it will be much [more...]

Date: 2007-11-18 19:02:37
Blog: revellian.com...

25 Simple Ways to Feel Energized and Refreshed Every Day

Here is a great list of simple tips for feeling vibrant and restored every single day. Add your tips in the comments, gang. 1 ... . 8. Acupuncture. I’ve never tried it, but a few friends swear by its stress-relieving power. What say ... rests into each week. Napping is excellent for the heart, and it also reduces stress and refreshes [more...]

Date: 2007-10-27 23:04:05
Blog: Healthbolt ...

Alright long time no post liaoz.. kinda busy nowadays... nowadays i kept on having some funny dreams. ... to take o level exams again.. wah damn stress.. in my dream.. i only remembered myself ... that i will have to memorise.. this really stress me up.. IN MY DREAMS!.. arghz.. (this is worse than any nightmares [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 08:14:59
Blog: Love Is Dangerous ...

MC Square X1: Not a DJ, but a digital relaxant

MP3 players are nothing new, and any newer model will probably be ignored unless it has the little “i” in front of it ... and quietly relieve their stress anyway? Via Product Page Related Posts:Cool Wall Mounted CD ... at $400. I mean, for that price, I would have more stress. Fortunately, my MC Square X1 would [more...]

Date: 2007-11-19 23:44:05
Blog: Coolest Gadgets - repor...

Relieve Stress to Lose Weight

From The Salt Lake Tribune --- Holiday parties are coming, but you can fill up on the food and still whittle your middle ... , belly-bulging foods, stress and poor posture. With the magazine's diet tips and exercise tricks ... parties. If your belly is getting bigger, anxiety might be to blame. Research suggests [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 20:09:17
Blog: Weight Loss Plan, Diet ...

Hovering over air in Beijing

Living in China is like being in a laboratory and observing an experiment unfold ... , it has survived every possible stress put on it and comes out firm. Barely a decade ago, computers were not really powerful enough to test such designs for stability and stress-resistance. The new tower [more...]

Date: 2007-11-23 04:30:17
Blog: Blog: China Rises...

A Little Progress

I have not gotten much accomplished today, but I did get some done on this baby quilt ... . Commercialism and advertising pressure. Stress. And most of the people I talk to seem to feel the same ... .) However, since all of the above listed items involving pressure, stress, and materialism do bother [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 05:43:52
Blog: Bayou Quilts...

Why We Can't Just Be Ourselves

This post is dedicated to my new friend, who I met just today, spontaneously, and who already has a place in my heart ... games. When we face unbearable stress, from provocation, violation, loss, illness or violence ... , so these provocations and stresses are chronic, frequent and intense [more...]

Date: 2007-11-14 08:21:34
Blog: How to Save the World...

Don't Read This, I just had to get it off my chest

I love my children with all of my heart and the essence of my being, but for the first time in my life, ... my life. How easy it would be to run away from my stress. To run away from my anxiety. To drown ... lost. I am fortunate to be where I am in life and I stress about the $1.30 paycheck received [more...]

Date: 2007-11-28 06:56:10
Blog: JournalHome: Create you...

PEOPLE OF NEBRASKA, PLEASE DO NOT KILL YOUR COACHES

I have tried to be polite. Now you must die. One incontrovertible rule of social dynamics is this: ... . Stress level one, punched in nuts once: “I’m sorry. I’m so clumsy to run into your fist like that.” Stress level two, punched in nuts twice: “There I go again! Can I purchase a soft drink to smooth [more...]

Date: 2007-11-15 17:09:21
Blog: EDSBS ...

Hello, hello, hello...

Hello. Apologies for my being quiet these days. I’m still here, dealing with extreme upper back pain ... d be given some medications. I did some research on this and found out that this can be caused by poor posture, stress, and depression. I don’t know about depression but posture, yes. Stress? Oh yeah, baby [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 04:24:00
Blog: The Sreisaat Adventures...

Silly Site o' the Day I had a nice long, very good (I think) interview today, so fingers crossed again ... training someone else, although I'll doubtless wind up training my coworker before saying my (please god) final goodbyes. I can't describe how much stress this nonsense has created. It's the kind of stress [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 02:31:22
Blog: Pen-Elayne on the Web...

There Was a Shih Tzu in the Office

And you could feel that the little puppy really lit up the whole place, ... , is not at all easy and cutesy. While it’s considered a stress-reliever, ultimately, it’s a responsibility ... myself. I held him in my arms and a big gunk of stress was suddenly lifted off my chest. I mean [more...]

Date: 2007-11-08 16:43:07
Blog: Guitarchic Dot Net...

It isn't Christmas yet for me.

Whatchamacallit? Chocolate Bar It's the end of the semester and everything and anything is due. Honestly? I don't understand what the point is in stressing us out and having every project due at the same time before finals. I mean, seriously. It isn't healthy for us to stress,... Read and post [more...]

Date: 2007-11-30 20:02:24
Blog: dearbarbz’s Blog - Vox...

African Americans Ain't Crazy, We Just Have More Folks Suffering From Dementia

By large numbers, elderly African Americans are dealing with the silent epidemic known as Alzheimer’s ... but thought: “Oh, it’s still the stress. Cause she was having to deal with probate court and all that. Had the cousins wanting their share. We thought the stress would go away…her memory would start [more...]

Date: 2007-11-29 21:58:07
Blog: three brothers and A SI...

My picks from ScienceDaily

My picks from ScienceDaily Category: Science News Fossilized Spider, 50 Million Years Old, Clear As Life: ... Color In Dogs May Help Explain Human Stress And Weight: A discovery about the genetics of coat ... with stress, a team led by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine reports [more...]

Date: 2007-10-31 02:53:06
Blog: A Blog Around The Clock...

Edwards uses Vets Day for political gain

Presidential contender John Edwards is introducing a $400 million plan Monday to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, including those recently returned from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Under Edwards' plan, veterans could seek counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder outside the Veterans Health [more...]

Date: 2007-11-12 11:50:06
Blog: Capitol Hill Blue | Bec...

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