| |
| |
|
Stress Management Information |
|
Stress Management: Are You a Workaholic - Humorous View
As we celebrate yet another Labor Day, I thought it might be useful to take a look at the place of work in our lives. For some of us, work is a means to an end, for others it's a joy, and for still others it's like an addiction. Addiction to work is called workaholism. One of the many interesting things about workaholism is that it is the most socially accepted addiction. We tend to give praise in our society to those that work too hard without considering the many costs involved. Humor has a way of cutting through our defenses. So I thought I might take a humorous look at a serious subject as a way of getting through to you. So with a nod to comedian Jeff Foxworthy, here's a tongue-in-cheek look at workaholism called "You might be a workaholic if....": If your answering machine says, 'the kids are in bed and dinner is in the fridge', you might be a workaholic. If your children call 911 when you come home before dark, you might be a workaholic. If your business cellular phone bill is larger than your house payment, you might be a workaholic. If Thanksgiving dinner is the last meal you ate with your family, you might be a workaholic. If your receptionist or secretary talks to your spouse more than you do, you might be a workaholic. Visit SecretsofGreatRelationships.com for tips and tools for creating and growing a great relationship. You can also subscribe to our f*r*e*e 10 day e-program on how to enrich your relationship today, from relationship coach and expert Jeff Herring.
MORE RESOURCES:
Stress-Management - Google News |
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
7 Solutions for Practical Stress Management Stress is amazingly persistent, even seductive. We get used to feeling tight and tense. Spontaneous Play "We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. Self Indulgence: It Isn't Just About Chocolate It's no secret that we women, by virtue of our genetic make-up I suppose, seem to feel it is necessary to be superwomen-simultaneously balancing the demands of managing a home, caring for children and aging parents, and usually working in a demanding profession. This syndrome, which was first labeled in the 1980s, continues 20-some years later despite zillions of articles and talk shows discussing it. Five Easy Ways To Bring Family Time Into Your Day; Balancing Work And Family Stresses The pace of life seems to quicken every year. More and more time is spent rushing from job to after school activities or evening meetings. Using Exercise to Relieve Stress Most people know of the importance of exercise as a means of weight loss, strength gains, and increased endurance, but exercise can play a major role in the reduction of stress. Along with just stress relief, exercise can help improve mental health, emotion and mood. Stress Management: Workaholism is a Thief Let's take a look at some of the more serious signs and effects of workaholism.Workaholism is a thief. Moving Through Breakdowns with Transformation Success in recovery, or rather, staying in recovery, is dependent upon a variety of factors. For example, it appears that attending daily NA or AA meetings and staying in communication with ones chosen sponsor will definitely assist an individual in successfully implementing his recovery plan. Rising to the Top: Overcoming Bad Situations We've all been there, right? We find ourselves living with the weight of our circumstances growing heavier by the day. We agonize over the "what if" questions and wonder just how we'll ever get out from under the burdens we bear. Talk Yourself Out of Stress Seventy-five percent of all our problems - both emotional and physical problems - come from the same source. If you could identify that source, would you want to eliminate it?For most people, the answer is obvious. Myth Busting: What Causes Mental Breakdown? I came out of a nightmare 5-year period of anxiety and depression and I did it without taking any drugs. What frustrated me is that despite advances in understanding as to why people become stressed, depressed and anxious, sufferers are still told numerous myths about what causes their illness. 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Stress More 1. The Mentor Method: think of your favorite person. Putting Your Life in Perspective Do you often overreact to situations? Are you a constant worrier? Do you look at the glass as always half empty?One of the greatest stress management tools you can possess is the ability to put everything into perspective. How you perceive your life has a profound effect on how you deal with stress and your level of happiness. Why Stress Is Not Necessary We are not designed for long term stress.It causes us physical damage. One Way to Beat Stress: Arrive Early! I'm so excited that I have discovered this secret today. It's something that I promise will reduce the stress level in your lives. Balancing Acts: Keeping Work and Life in Equilibrium In the fast-paced world that we live in today, it seems as though it's hard to find enough time to do everything that needs to be done. Days at work are long, but too often don't seem to be long enough? we bring home what we can't finish and end up creating highly stressful situations for those around us. A 2-Minute Stress Buster Meditation seems to have arrived in the mainstream of late, and for good reasons. As reported in a 2004 issue of Time Magazine -- brain imaging shows that meditation actually shifts your brain's activity from the right side of your brain, over to the left side. Reduce Your Stress If you live in the early part of the twenty-first century, chances are you are feeling stressed.Life for most of us today is highly pressured. Stress Management and Mastery: Frustration or Fascination "Learn how to turn frustration into fascination. You will learn more being fascinated by life than you will by being frustrated by it. Quick Steps On Handling Stress Looking for some quick stress relief?Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers the following advice. From Problems to Possibilities-Get Out of Your Old Story to Get On With the New! I love a good story and I know I'm not alone. The evil villain, the adventurer or the sheer power of words captivate us and leave us wanting more.
|
| home | site map |
| © 2006 |
