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		<title>That Little Black Dress</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That little black dress! Everybody knows about it. People are always talking about it. It’s on every health program and news station. And there is always lots of advertising about it. Health cost and health issues keep rising because of this. And over 7 million people in Canada alone struggle with it every day of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft  wp-image-881" title="bigstock-Young-Woman-In-Black-Mini-Dres-30827351" src="http://stepforwardtobetterhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Young-Woman-In-Black-Mini-Dres-30827351-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /><strong>That little black dress!</strong><br />
Everybody knows about it. People are always talking about it. It’s on every health program and news station. And there is always lots of advertising about it. Health cost and health issues keep rising because of this. And over 7 million people in Canada alone struggle with it every day of their lives. <strong>Obesity!</strong><br />
Our current live styles don’t allow us the time to prepare home cooked nutritional meals. We always eat on the run picking up food at fast food restaurants. Tons of money from desperate people are poured into many different and varied weight loss programs, with varying degrees of success.<br />
<strong>This product has been hailed as the cure for obesity by Dr. Oz, Good morning America &amp; CTV</strong></p>
<p>Now I had the misfortune or maybe the fortune?! to fall and break my arm just a few days before Christmas. It resulted in me having to stay home for two months and so all of a sudden I was much less active than I normally was. I quickly gained some weight and being only 5”2” it did not sit well, and I felt really uncomfortable.</p>
<p>As many of you know I am a Reflexologist and believe in dealing with most issues in a natural way. Not harming the body, but letting the body heal and regenerate at it’s own pace, not using medications.<strong> So when I</strong> s<strong>aw several of my friends loosing weight and very rapidly</strong> I became curious .It turned out to be 100% pure and natural homeopathic drops that you put under your tongue. Star is a combination of 20 different key ingredients that stimulate your body to produce its own hCG at a therapeutic level. Customers are very satisfied on this product because there are added appetite suppressant, amino acids, and minerals and much, much more. Star is a natural hCG stimulator which kicks up your metabolism, by signalling the body to burn more fat. Following the Star diet protocol your metabolism will operate at 30% a much more efficient level to burn fat.</p>
<p><strong>I could hardly believe the results that I got from this product.</strong> In 3 short weeks I lost 13 pounds and 5,5 inches .At the age of 52 I got my young girl figure back again. My thighs have always been chubby and rounded, now, for the very first time they are slim! Other benefits I noticed were more energy and vitality. Another completely surprising benefit was that the pain in my knees disappeared as well. It is needless to say that I am more than satisfied with this product, so much in fact that <strong>I am now the first supplier in Calgary</strong>. I truly believe in this product, because it is 100% natural.<br />
If you would like to know more or if you know of anyone who you think would benefit from this natural weight loss product you can contact me at:<br />
Lis Kunzi. Phone: 403 978 7422 or visit my website www.stepforwardtobetterhealth.ca.<br />
<strong>And yes I do fit into “That little black dress”</strong></p>
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		<title>How to Stay Cool while Others are Hot</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Welcome to the final article of my series on “How to Stress Less.” Today we are going to discuss some strategies that can help us stay cool while those around us are falling apart I’m going to describe a common scenario and help you see how you can keep your own stress at bay [...]]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to the final article of my series on<strong> “How to Stress Less.”</strong></p>
<p>Today we are going to discuss some strategies that can help us stay cool while those around us are falling apart</p>
<p>I’m going to describe a common scenario and help you see how you can keep your own stress at bay while honoring the stress that other people feel. I will share specific responses that you can use, so you might want to listen to this audio more than once.</p>
<p>Here’s a common situation:</p>
<p>Someone you live with – or work with – is experiencing high levels of stress. Their behavior is out of character and you want to help.</p>
<p>Good for you. That’s what friends are for.</p>
<p>Typically, our response is to tell the person how to solve their problem. As well intentioned as this is, it often backfires. The person may have an excuse for each solution we offer <strong>or </strong>they let us know that we really don’t understand what they are going through. And, they could be right.</p>
<p>A different first step is to gently approach the issue by getting the other person to talk more. You might try words like these:</p>
<p>“You seem to have a lot going on right now. Would you like to talk about it?</p>
<p>If the response is “no.”, then smile reassuringly and say, “I just want you to know that I’m available if you change your mind.”</p>
<p>If the person responds, “<strong>yes”</strong>, then your best approach is to stimulate more conversation. Your feedback could take several forms:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Probe</strong> – ask more questions so they can pin down the real issues.</li>
</ul>
<p>Questions like:</p>
<ul>
<li>“Tell me a little bit about what’s going on?”</li>
<li>“What have you done so far to deal with this?”</li>
<li>“What do you think caused the issue in the first place?”</li>
<li>“What else?”</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Support</strong>– ask how you can help with questions like these:
<ul>
<li>“What can I do to support you?”</li>
<li>“What can I do to help?’</li>
<li>“What do you need?”</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Focus on Solutions</strong>– you help them solve their problems by asking questions such as:
<ul>
<li>“What do you think you need to do?”</li>
<li>“What needs to happen to solve this problem?”</li>
<li>“What would it take to make this situation better?”</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Affirm</strong>– when you do this, you are sending the message that you believe they are capable of handling whatever is going on. Do that with statements like these:
<ul>
<li>“Right now you probably feel like this is a huge problem. I’ve known you a long time and have seen you handle larger crisis. I know that with some time, you’ll be able to handle this.”</li>
<li>“One of the things I’ve always admired about you is your ability to handle problems. When you step back from this situation, I bet you will know exactly what steps you need to take.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Redirect </strong>– this approach is an attempt to help the person step back from their stress and relax. Some ways you might do this is:
<ul>
<li>Suggest you take a walk together.</li>
<li>Suggest other activities such as going to a movie, going to a sporting event, visiting a museum, or enjoying a meal.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>These activities can unleash pent up stress, provide a neutral environment for the person to discuss their problems, and give them an opportunity to clear their head</p>
<p>One of the very best ways to help other people when they are under stress is to demonstrate stress reducing behaviors. Literally taking a few deep breaths prior to responding will settle you down and can also help the other person settle down. First responses are not always the best response. Pause, breathe, then respond.</p>
<p>By adhering to your own stress reduction routines like meditation, exercise, and mindfulness, you send an unspoken message about how much you value calm. It is amazing how others respect us when we don’t compromise our own commitment to taking care of ourselves.</p>
<p><strong> </strong>During the audio series, you have learned a lot about stress. You are equipped with new knowledge and tools to help you benefit from productive stress and minimize distress in your life.</p>
<p>I sincerely hope these articles have helped you to understand what stress is and that there are ways and means to cope and overcome stress. If you still feel you need more help please contact me and let’s have a 30min. free coaching session.</p>
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		<title>Avoiding Burnout</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Welcome to article #5 in my series called “How to Stress Less”. You&#8217;ve all seen it. Someone throws in the towel and says, “I’ve had enough. I’m totally burned out. I quit” And without any further discussion, we understand what they are talking about. They are burned out. In this article we are focusing [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Welcome to article #5 in my series called<strong> “How to Stress Less”.</strong></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve all seen it. Someone throws in the towel and says, “I’ve had enough. I’m totally burned out. I quit” And without any further discussion, we understand what they are talking about. They are burned out.</p>
<p>In this article we are focusing on burn-out before we do, I’m going to share some additional insight about two forms of stress that can lead to burnout.  These forms of stress are acute stress and chronic stress.</p>
<p><strong>Acute stress</strong> is brought about by a sudden, unexpected event. Much like the phone call that Audrey received from her boss in our first audio. You generate an immediate response.</p>
<p><strong>Chronic stress</strong> however is stress that lasts over a period of time. It is prolonged, and seems as there is no end in sight. An example of chronic stress would be the care giving of a aging parent, financial problems that you have no solution for, or being unemployed long-term.  Anything that causes your stress level to remain high, and at the distress level for a long period of time is chronic stress. Audrey would be susceptible to chronic stress if her days continued to be filled with acute stress.</p>
<p>Prior to the 1970’s the term burn-out was a word that was only used to describe athletes or artists. When they lost their desire to perform or create they were considered burned-out. They lost their passion for what was once their motivation.</p>
<p>In the 1970’s, the term burn-out expanded to include any person who lost their job enthusiasm or commitment. It became a buzz word overnight.</p>
<p>A good working definition of burnout is this &#8212; to fail, wear out, or become exhausted by excessive demands on energy, strength, and resources. Burn-out is the final stage of continuous and extensive stress.</p>
<p>How do you know if you are burned out or if you are dealing with stress overload? The difference is that burn-out causes stronger feelings of hopelessness. You do not see the light at the end of the tunnel and you feel that no matter what you do, things are not going to get better. You feel like throwing up your hands and quitting.</p>
<p>Burn-out shows up in 3 different ways.</p>
<p>The first way is <strong>emotional exhaustion</strong>: The symptom for emotional exhaustion is a complete depletion of energy. You’ve lost the energy and enthusiasm to do your job or to function off the job in a healthy way. Basically, you’re tired.</p>
<p>The best way to deal with emotional exhaustion is to take a break from whatever is depleting you of your energy – literally. Take a trip, hole up at home alone, go on a mini-vacation or catch up on your sleep. Making specific time for rest and relaxation is the most productive way to counter emotional exhaustion.</p>
<p><strong>Depersonalization </strong>is the<strong> </strong>form of burnout that causes a person to detach from the people they serve. A classic and easy-to-understand example is this: A social worker begins to blame the victims (children or abused spouse) for the problems in their lives. They detach from the reality that the victims need help and are not at fault.</p>
<p>This can occur in any area of life or in any job. Parents detach from their children. A boss detaches from his employees. Business owners detach from their customer’s needs. Partners detach from each other. When this happens, it is important that the person experiencing depersonalization engages in stress reduction practices and in activities that help them appreciate the people they are serving.</p>
<p><strong>Lack of personal accomplishment </strong>is another form of burnout.<strong> </strong>This is when you feel that nothing you do makes a difference. You feel powerless or at worst, like you have no value.</p>
<p>Here’s the truth. Very few people, at home or at work, get enough positive feedback, appreciation, or credit when it is deserved. It is important that we don’t lose sight of the good that we bring into our work place and home. If you are not rewarded with “Atta boys” or “Atta girls” or any form of recognition, you may feel that nothing you do makes a difference.</p>
<p>Therefore, it becomes increasingly important that we recognize our own value. I’m not suggesting that you start your own fan club. What I am suggesting is that you take a realistic look at the kind of work you do (the kind you’re paid for and the kind you are not paid for) and recognize the value that you bring. This is especially important if you are in a service focused profession &#8211; one where results are not easily measured.<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms of burn-out are not really that different from symptoms of stress. But they are more profound. For example, someone suffering from burn-out may shift in attitude from positive to negative or from caring to uncaring. Instead of lasting for a moment or a day or two, these negative and uncaring attitudes become normal.</p>
<p>Next week we are going to look at ways for you to achieve benefits from productive stress as well as steps to creating a less stressful environment – for yourself and others.</p>
<p>This week, continue to examine how stress is impacting you and determine if you are at risk for burn-out.</p>
<p>And if you are, begin taking appropriate measures.</p>
<p>Until then, stress less.</p>
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		<title>How Men and Women Respond to Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ How Men and Women Respond to Stress.  Welcome to article 4 on my series of “How to Stress Less”. I hope you tried the calming techniques introduced in my last article Today’s session focuses on how men and women respond differently to stress. For years, stress research was based on the theory that our natural [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-817" title="bigstock_Plant_1259264" src="http://stepforwardtobetterhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/bigstock_Plant_12592641-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /> How Men and Women Respond to Stress.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Welcome to article 4 on my series of<strong> “How to Stress Less”.</strong></p>
<p>I hope you tried the calming techniques introduced in my last article</p>
<p>Today’s session focuses on how men and women respond differently to stress.</p>
<p><strong> </strong>For years, stress research was based on the theory that our natural stress response is to flight or fight.  When we experience a stressor, we either run away from it – flight – or we face the stress and fight it off.</p>
<p>This knowledge is based on years and years of research conducted on men. It was generally believed that when people experience stress, a hormonal cascade occurs that revs up the body to either stand and fight or to run as fast as possible.</p>
<p>However, new research suggests that although this is a typical of men, women have an additional response mechanism.</p>
<p>Laura Cousin Klein, PhD in behavioral health, and fellow researcher, Shelley Taylor discovered a different stress response in women. When women experience stress, Oxytocin is released and it buffers the flight or fight response. In fact, the release of Oxytocin makes women more likely to tend to children and gather with other women. The response is known as the <strong>tend and befriend </strong>response.</p>
<p>I bet all of you have either experienced or seen women experience the almost compulsive need to clean up their space, gather their children around them, and seek the comfort of a good friend. On the other hand, when men experience stress, they have more of a tendency to withdraw – to hole up.</p>
<p>Many studies have been conducted over the years that social relationships reduce our risk of disease and actually lowers blood pressure. In other words, hanging out with our friends help us live longer.</p>
<p>Some research suggests that the more friends a woman has, the less likely she is to develop physical impairments as she ages. An additional benefit of friendship is a more joyful life.</p>
<p>So, what are the implications for you?</p>
<p>Let’s revisit Audrey’s experience for just a moment. Remember, we left her in the office with tension mounting in her body.  Chances are that throughout the day, she will continually be barraged with e-mails, text messages, and normal interruptions. During the remainder of the day, she will likely face multiple stressors.</p>
<p>Ideally, Audrey will take proactive steps to reduce her stress by calling a good friend and scheduling some time together.</p>
<p>So, what’s the lesson for us?</p>
<p>As simple as it seems, we would all benefit from spending more time with our friends.</p>
<p>Men do not naturally desire to socialize as much as women. Traditionally, and I’m being cautious about categorizing here, when men get together it is usually over some kind of event such as golf, watching sports, hunting, or playing  poker.  The focus is not so much on the relationship as it is on the event.</p>
<p>Women, on the other hand, seem to spend a majority of their time together talking, nurturing each other or simply unloading. The expectation is not to solve the problem, but to share the problem.</p>
<p>This pattern is well by observed by social scientists, but until Klein and Taylor’s research, no scientific data existed to explain the differences. Oxytocin has been identified as the hormone that triggers this different kind of behavior.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We all probably know men who do engage in nurturing relationships with other men. Sometimes they are referred to as “guy pals”. The ability to take this atypical response to stress (without the benefit of Oxytocin) is one that will serve our male listeners well. Additionally, it is important that men understand the very real need that women have to bond with each other. A girl’s night out should be seen as therapeutic, and not simply as folly.</p>
<p>For our women participants, I want to encourage you to seek out your friends more frequently, to use caution when you let relationships go by the wayside, and to appreciate the health benefits of friendship.</p>
<p>During the course of the next week, pay attention to how much time you make for your friendships. The benefits could result in a happier, healthier life.</p>
<p>Join us next week we as we focus on burn-out.</p>
<p>Until then, call a friend and <strong>stress less.</strong></p>
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		<title>Tools for Reducing Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to article 3 of our audio series on “How to Stress Less.” Today’s session is going to delve even deeper into personal stress and give you some additional tools for reducing stress. Let’s face it, we usually move through the world trying to juggle three areas of life: work, relationships, and our personal well [...]]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to article 3 of our audio series <strong>on “How to Stress Less.” </strong></p>
<p>Today’s session is going to delve even deeper into personal stress and give you some additional tools for reducing stress.</p>
<p>Let’s face it, we usually move through the world trying to juggle three areas of life: <strong>work, relationships, and our personal well being</strong>. Today we will focus on personal well being – tending to our own needs.</p>
<p>Why? Because research tells us that when we are stressed &#8212; frequently as a result of  work or relationship issues &#8211;  we have a tendency to disregard the day-to-day activities needed to ensure our own health – our personal well being.  After all, unless we feel ill or experience prolonged emotional challenges, we feel that we are “<strong>just fine</strong>”.</p>
<p>The reality is that we are not just fine. Many of us may be teetering on the brink of more serious health related issues due to prolonged stress &#8211; all because we neglect our most important asset – our self.</p>
<p>Like the flight attendant tells us, for our safety (or health) and the safety (or well-being) of those around us, we must put the oxygen mask on ourselves first. In other words, tend to our most basic needs before we take on the needs of others.</p>
<p>For this session, we will sub-divide personal well being into 4 categories. Intellectual, spiritual, physical and emotional. Let’s take a look and discover how you can reduce stress and restore your energy by tending to your personal well being.</p>
<p><strong>Intellectual health</strong> is the ability to keep your brain alert and sharp, to stay focused, to make good decisions, and of course, to remember where you put the keys! Here’s what the latest research tells us: it appears that <strong>we can</strong> grow new brain cells – and since some of us killed a few too many in our youth, this is great news! J</p>
<p>Engage daily in brain stimulating activities to stimulate brain development such as solving puzzles, learning new information, teaching something or solving problems.</p>
<p>Under stress, our ability to make rational or smart decisions can diminish. We need to do whatever we can to stay mentally sharp so our brain becomes an ever stronger asset.</p>
<p>In a world that is more about <strong>doing</strong> and less about <strong>being,</strong> spirituality is a topic that needs attention. Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, “You are not a human being having a spiritual experience, but a spiritual being having a human experience.”  Regardless of your beliefs, chances are that you have had spiritual experiences – the wonder of a rainbow, the energy of the ocean, the calm of a sunlight filtering through trees, or a nudge that seems to come out of the air. These encounters tend to fill us with awe as well as a sense that our lives are influenced by something greater than ourselves.</p>
<p>Tending to our spirit is a very personal activity. For some it means daily meditation, journaling or reading. It can be practiced in the form of physical activity or stilling the body and the mind in the midst of chaos. Whatever you prefer, don’t neglect the need to open yourself to nurturing your spiritual self. That will go a very long way toward restoring your energy and reducing the effects of a stress filled life.</p>
<p>Physical health is a multi-billion dollar industry and one that can induce as much stress as it relieves. Here what’s important to know:  You are at your best when your machine (body) is running efficiently. I could spend an entire series on this topic, but for the sake of this audio, I will leave you with these challenges:</p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Take the time to exercise. Committing to daily exercise can be one of the healthiest, most stress reducing activities you can undertake.</li>
<li>Follow the recommended guidelines for your age for medical check-ups. To name a few: keep up-to-date with health screenings including mammograms, blood pressure check, colonoscopy, eye exams and dental health. Be your own health advocate.</li>
</ol>
<p>The final area of personal well being I’ll discuss is emotional health. How do you feel? Really? Are you happy? Hopeful? Positive?</p>
<p>We all experience bouts of sadness, depression, disappointment, and grief. These are a very normal part of life. Nurturing ourselves during these times (and letting others help nurture us) is healthy for our overall health.  Good mental health is a necessary ingredient for managing stress, so take time to take stock.</p>
<p>Wow! We’ve covered a lot today – and perhaps even this discussion has created a little stress for you. What I hope is that you will use any productive tension created to take action and focus on your personal well being. You will be glad you did – and so will the people you live and work with.</p>
<p>I’m looking forward to the next article where I will share some ideas with you about gender and stress – are the coping skills the same?</p>
<p>Until then, tend to your self – and <strong>stress less.</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello again! Here is you second part of how to stress less Welcome back to article 2 of the “How to Stress Less” series. In our last lesson we established an understanding of stress, the stress response, and the need for a calming state. If you paid attention to your stress over the past month [...]]]></description>
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<p>Hello again! Here is you second part of how to <strong>stress less</strong></p>
<p>Welcome back to article 2 of the<strong> “How to Stress Less”</strong> series. In our last lesson we established an understanding of stress, the stress response, and the need for a calming state.</p>
<p>If you paid attention to your stress over the past month or so, you identified the causes and your stress response. Some of your stress was <strong>productive stress</strong>, but I’m willing to bet that many of you entered into the <strong>distress</strong> zone.</p>
<p>Today, we’re going to identify 4 different and equally debilitating categories of stress. As you check over your list, you will probably be able to put each stress event into one of these four categories.</p>
<p>The first one we’ll discuss is environmental stress. Environmental stress is caused by a stressor that you absolutely cannot control. Examples are: traffic jams, lines at the fast-food take-out window, airport delays and of course weather conditions.</p>
<p>There is simply nothing that you can do about any of these. You can either reframe the experience, or simply let it go. A very simple, yet effective way to reframe the stress is to say something like this to yourself: “It’s just a traffic jam. Thank goodness I’m not involved in a real catastrophe. I can use this time to listen to my favorite book on tape, learn a new language (CD’s available), listen to music, or better yet, do some deep breathing exercises to restore my sense of calm. Accept the environmental stressors for what they are. Do not give your energy away to something that you cannot influence.</p>
<p><strong> </strong>The second category of stress is work related stress.</p>
<p>Let’s face it, in this economy, all employees are expected to do more with less. In the business world, the push for increased profits and more revenue is real. In helping professions, it seems that more and more people ask for and even demand more of our services. Needs are up, appreciation is down. And funding sources are threatened to be cut daily. Work related stress often happens because we have to respond to someone else’s expectations – like Audrey did in the first section <strong>of our stress less</strong> article.</p>
<p>Here are 3 quick tips for work related stress:</p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Learn to prioritize your work. And if you don’t know what is most important, then ask your boss – she does.</li>
<li>Do not wait for positive feedback from others. Learn to give yourself a daily dose of positive feedback about the work you do.</li>
<li>Make sure that your job is stimulating enough, but not beyond your capabilities. Do what you need to do to work toward a job that keeps you motivated.</li>
</ol>
<p>The third category is relationship stress.</p>
<p>Relationship stress is a result of our interactions with other people. We often feel disappointed, let down, frustrated, confused, sad, or angry when we experience relationship stress. Most relationship stress is a result of poor communication. The best way to alleviate relationship stress is to learn and employ effective communication strategies. Here are a few ideas that might help as you explore your stress caused by relationship issues.</p>
<p>1)      Own your part in contributing to the problem. Most people like to point their finger in blame. What we need to realize is that when we do that, three of our fingers are pointing back to us. Examine your role in the situation.</p>
<p>2)      Get off your point of view and look at the situation from a new viewing point. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes.</p>
<p>3)      Set boundaries – get really clear about what you will tolerate in a relationship and what you won’t. Then live by these principles.</p>
<p>Self-imposed stress:</p>
<p>For most of us, the stress we put on ourselves is the most common of all. It is so easy to spend energy comparing ourselves against an impossible performance standard, instead of acknowledging our unique gifts. I call this the “should” stress. We find ourselves saying over and over again,</p>
<p>“I should do this.”<br />
“I should do that.”</p>
<p>“A good parent, spouse, friend, would – you fill in the blank – “</p>
<p>Self-talk is very difficult to change, but certainly not impossible. The first step is to recognize the “voice” when we hear it. Then re-frame your inner talk. Instead of thinking,</p>
<p>“I am such a bad daughter; I haven’t called my mother all week.” You might say, “I haven’t called my mother all week AND, when I do we’re going to catch up on what she wants to talk about.”</p>
<p align="center">or</p>
<p>“I’m never going to learn this new software program. I’m too old to be learning new stuff like this every day.” Instead try, “This new software program is more difficult for me than for the younger employees who grew in the computer age. I’ve learned a lot and with a little patience and perseverance, I’ll get it.”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Over the next week, try categorizing your stressors into one of these four areas, then choose one area to work on improving. By raising your consciousness regarding the stress category, you will take positive steps in reducing the stress in your life.</p>
<p>Next week, we’ll take a look at some techniques for discovering calm.</p>
<p>And until next week, stress less!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When is the last time you said to yourself &#8212; or to others, “I am so stressed out?” If your world is anything like mine, then you experience on-going stress. That’s a good thing and it could be a bad thing. During this 6-part article series I’ll help you answer the following questions: What is [...]]]></description>
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<p>When is the last time you said to yourself &#8212; or to others, “<strong>I am so stressed out?</strong>”</p>
<p>If your world is anything like mine, then you experience on-going stress. That’s a good thing <strong>and </strong>it could be a bad thing.</p>
<p><strong> </strong> During this 6-part article series I’ll help you answer the following questions:</p>
<ul>
<li>What is<strong> stress?</strong></li>
<li>How does <strong>stress</strong> affect me?</li>
<li>How can I minimize the health hazards of stress?</li>
</ul>
<p>In order to do that, you need working definitions and clarity about stress.</p>
<p><strong>Stress</strong> is a response to a stimulus, and when you respond to the stimulus you expend energy.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Anything in your life that causes you to expend additional energy is called a <strong>stressor </strong>– it can be anything from planning a family vacation to preparing for a tax audit. It can be as simple as an unexpected knock on the door or as complex as learning a new language.</p>
<p>Here’s an important concept for you to know. <strong>Stress</strong> is about energy.  It is about our normal level of energy, about our need for sudden energy, and about the accumulation of energy hormones.</p>
<p>Many times during the day, our body responds to various <strong>stressors</strong> &#8212; events that require more energy than normal.</p>
<p>Your body responds to the stressor by releasing various hormones to give you the kick you need to respond to the <strong>stress</strong>. With this sudden burst of energy you are able to focus, to create, and to get the job done.</p>
<p>This stage of<strong> stress</strong> is defined as <strong>productive tension</strong>. It provides you the energy to do what you need to do – to produce, to respond, to react.</p>
<p>When the job is done, the “high” that you feel is quickly replaced by weariness and maybe even fatigue. Your body needs to experience <strong>calm</strong> – the stage of stress where you move below your normal energy level in order to re-group. During the stage of <strong>calm</strong> the hormones that have been created are able to dissipate, returning your body’s system to normal.</p>
<p>Let’s look at stress in a real life way. Just before Audrey leaves the house for work, her boss sends a text saying that  he needs a specific report – only she can produce &#8211;  by 10:00. She moves into high gear, getting out the door 20 minutes earlier than usual. (of course, she skipped breakfast altogether and  left her closet a disaster). That’s okay. Right now, she’s got to get to the office.  Audrey moves quickly through rush hour traffic for fifteen minutes, then traffic comes to a halt. Her heart races, and she reaches for her phone to check  e-mails. Minutes pass and traffic starts moving. With energy pumping, Audrey arrives at the office, practically running to her desk. She feels energy surge through her body as she hammers out the report. She did it &#8212; with 5 minutes to spare!</p>
<p>Once the report is sent to her boss, she notices that her neck is really tight and she’s beginning to experience a bit of a headache.</p>
<p>At this point, Audrey can do one of two things.</p>
<p>1)      She can keep going at this pace and before the morning is out, she will be operating at a level of<strong> stress</strong> called <strong>distress, which is prolonged and unproductive stress.</strong></p>
<p>2)      <strong>Or </strong>she can practice a relaxation technique that helps dissipate the stress hormones. It is the build-up of these hormones that are going to cause headaches, muscle pain, and an upset stomach. It is the increasing accumulation of stress that will cause her to become irritable, snap at co-workers, and overindulge at lunch.</p>
<p>It is important for you to know that your health is at risk when hormones build up in your system and are not able to dissipate in a healthy way through some kind of calming response.</p>
<p>Even so, most of us don’t give our bodies a chance to calm. When stressors build up,  we move into a stage of stress that is called <strong>distress</strong>. Energy hormones continue to release and we begin storing them in our body, resulting in compromised health.</p>
<p>Here’s an exercise that might be beneficial to you:</p>
<p>Over the next week, pay attention to your stress level. It would be beneficial if you would jot down the cause – the stressors that you experience as you go through your week.</p>
<p>Have those handy for session #2 as we look at four categories of<strong> stress</strong> and how you can cope with each.</p>
<p>Until then, thanks for listening and remember to <strong>stress</strong> less.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Is that possible?</strong> How many of us out there have tried, and tried only to fail again. We always seem to slowly slide back into our old habits and back into our comfort zone. <strong>Why is that? The book Changing For Good</strong> discovered that <strong>change does not depend on luck or willpower, </strong>but can be successfully managed by anyone who understands how it works</p>
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<p><strong>This is a groundbreaking book</strong> of how to achieve permanent change in your live. This book is written by three psychologists James O. Prochaska, PHD, John C. Norcross, PHD and Carlo C. Diclemente, PHD.</p>
<p>Who has discovered a six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward. So there are 6 well defined stages of change, and they are:</p>
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<li><strong>Precontemplation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Contemplation</strong></li>
<li><strong>Preparation</strong><strong></strong></li>
<li><strong>Action</strong></li>
<li><strong></strong><strong> Maintenance</strong></li>
<li><strong></strong><strong>Termination </strong></li>
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<p><strong>So what is precontemplation</strong>?</p>
<p>It’s a stage where everyone around that person can see that they have a problem, except them self. <strong>They resist change and live in permanent denial, </strong>placing the responsibility for their problems on factors such as genetic makeup, addiction, family, society or “destiny” All of these factors is something they perceive as being out of their control. Precontemplators are often demoralized as well. They don’t want to talk, read or even think about their problem, as they feel that their particular problem or situation is hopeless.</p>
<p><strong>Contemplation</strong></p>
<p>When people are in the contemplation stage they acknowledge that they have a problem and are now seriously thinking about doing something about it. They feel <strong>stuck</strong> and have a need to move on. They struggle to understand their problem; can see the causes and wonder of possible solutions. Contemplators have indefinite plans of taking action but many manage it within the next six month or so. Although many people remain in this stage for quite some time as they just are not ready yet to take that first step. Fear of failure can keep them searching for a more complete understanding of their situation or for maybe a more sensational solution.</p>
<p><strong>Preparation</strong></p>
<p>Here people have made plans to take action within the next month or so. They begin to make final adjustments, plans and start changing their behaviour. They may even make a public announcement. <strong>I will quite smoking on Monday!!</strong>  People in this stage appear to be ready to change, but hey have not quite resolved their ambivalence. They may still try and convince themselves that taking action is the right step. Many have already made a number of small changes. Eating less, smoking less etc. and their <strong>awareness and anticipation is high.</strong> Many wake up one morning and decide to go “cold turkey” this however is not the best plan as it lower their ultimate chances of success. It is actually better to use this time to develop a firm and detailed plan to carry them through.</p>
<p>So this is the first three stages of Changing for good. The last three stages will follow soon.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whatever the size of your business, it makes sense to look after your biggest asset – your staff. Having a healthy and fit workforce is Key to a corporation’s performance, and each year millions of working days are lost due to stress related ailments. The best way to guarantee your employees have better health is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-425" title="reflexology in the work place" src="http://stepforwardtobetterhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/bigstock_Spa_still_life_132026001-300x262.jpg" alt="reflexology in the work place" width="300" height="262" />Whatever the size of your business, it makes sense to look after your biggest asset – <strong>your staff.</strong> Having a healthy and fit workforce is <strong>Key </strong>to a corporation’s performance, and each year millions of working days are lost due to stress related ailments.</p>
<p><strong>The best way to guarantee your employees have better health is by using preventative strategies</strong> that target any future risks by ensuring your employees are completely capable to manage their own health proactively. To protect them not only from aliments, but also by maximizing their sense of wellness and vitality.</p>
<p>Reflexology addresses many of the core issues employees often have while working under pressure. Reflexology reduces stress, nervous tension, insomnia to mention just a few of the benefits, and keep staffs morale high, more alert, motivated and focused.</p>
<p>Studies have shown that <strong>reflexology clients cope better</strong> <strong>with stress</strong> and have an elevated sense of well being after their sessions. This is the reason many companies in Denmark, England and Germany and Australia hire reflexologist. Many independent studies have shown that reflexology gets to <strong>the clients core issues</strong> more so than many other complementary therapies.</p>
<p><strong>So how can reflexology work for your company?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Treatments are carried out in-house and the practitioner brings a special chair for the client to sit in. </strong></p>
<p>Treatments last approximately 30 min. The practitioner requires a small private room for use of the sessions. <strong>It is easy and convenient for the employees</strong>. All that is required is for the client to remove shoes and socks and lie back and enjoy a relaxing and beneficial treatment.</p>
<p><strong>Each company chooses its own level of involvement.</strong></p>
<p>Some companies let the employees take full responsibility for the cost of their own treatment. But more often then not the company chose to subsidise or pay in full for their staff. This makes perfect sense, when you think of how much return of investment (ROI) you company benefits. <strong>For every dollar spent the return is $2.5 to $7.5 per person</strong></p>
<p>If your business is interested in providing a reflexologist for its staff, then I will be happy to come for a Lunch &amp; Learn giving a PowerPoint Presentation and a short demonstration. And to discuss your organisations needs.</p>
<p>It will be my pleasure to help your employees on their journey to fulfilment and healing the natural way.</p>
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