Is The Turkey Done?

The Biggest Stress at Thanksgiving? Figuring out if the bird is cooked! If you are like me, most of the stress in my kitchen at Thanksgiving surrounds whether or not the turkey is done.  My husband and I debate when to pull the bird out of the cooker – timing may not be everything, but…

Have you said “No” today?

Saying no means saying yes! Have you said no today? Have you protected what is truly important to you by declining to engage in other things? Think about it. Sometimes it is just saying no to the voice in your head that says: “You should be doing more.” Other times is is setting clear priorities…

Time with your “Ilk”: Stress Management Tip

Reduce stress by interacting with people who “get you”! Maintaining positive relationships can be key in managing stress. So, when was the last time you spent time with people who really “get you”, understand who you are, what you do, and why you do it? Last week my wonderful husband said to me, “You need…

Could Omega 3 Help with Anxiety?

Eating more fish may reduce your anxiety! A recent study of medical students indicates consuming more Omega 3 fatty acids may help reduce your anxiety.  Omega 3 (that wonderful substance found in wild fish, leafy greens, and some oils and nuts) has long been none to reduce inflammation and protect your heart – now it…

Stress: A Sticky Situation

Stress Makes Sticky Platelets Most of us know stress causes your body to react in a “Fright or Flight” manner.  Your heart rate increases, cortisol is produced, and – you might be surprise to learn – your blood gets more sticky. One of the body’s more ingenious reactions to a threatening situation is to make…

How To Choose the Best Massage For You

Swedish or Deep Tissue? Which massage is right for you? Massage is a great stress reliever and an excellent way to find your Moment of Ahhh…, but which type should you choose? Need help deciding? Check out this new video from Jillian Michaels –  one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country.…

Find A Moment of “Ahhh”: Stress Management Tip

Take time to relax and let your body recover! When was the last time you allowed yourself to relax to the point you said, “Ahhhh…”? Hectic schedules, demands of work and home, and the never-ending barrage of information creates stress.  One of the best ways to reduce stress, and decrease the amount of cortisol in…

No Is The New Yes

Productivity is about deletion… not addition! An article from International Productivity Expert Neen James sparked my interest this week.  She contends the key to being more productive is saying no more often.  In my stress management programs I always share the importance of saying no as a key to focusing on the things you determine…

Benefits of Being Done

When was the last time you celebrated being done? There aren’t many finish lines in adult life.  Parenting, household chores, work projects – most of the things we do are on-going, without a clear end. Plus, most of us juggle multiple responsibilities, leaving little time to celebrate finishing one thing before having to move on…