http://www.affsphere.com/ Most Viewed Category http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/The-Harmful-Effects-of-Stress-on-the-Body-and-the-Mind.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/The-Harmful-Effects-of-Stress-on-the-Body-and-the-Mind.html With the busy lives we lead today stress seems unavoidable. Balancing your work and family responsibilities alone come with their own pressures. When you add to this the strain of dealing with death, divorce or caring for an ailing family member, the effects of stress on the body can become quite devastating. Whether you are going through a particularly challenging time in your life right now or whether you may face on in the near future, it is important to understand the effects of stress on the body and what you can do to relieve them. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:45:27 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Stress-Testing-for-Stress-Relief-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Stress-Testing-for-Stress-Relief-1.html My wife and I have been involved in teaching student was reading disabilities. We wanted to know students who had reading disabilities had high levels of stress. We chose a group of nine-year-old students and measured their stress using a self-report system. Luckily, the student with reading disabilities showed no elevated stress. This meant that we didn't have to worry about introducing stress relief programs. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:45:07 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Cure-Panic-Attacks.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Cure-Panic-Attacks.html If you have panic attacks or anxiety, learn how you can get rid of them once and for all. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:38:23 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Managing-Stress-at-Work-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Managing-Stress-at-Work-1.html Before I proceed to tell you how to deal with stress, I want to give you some idea of how people respond to stress. Then I want to introduce you to the idea of negative self-talk - one of the great enemies of stress reduction techniques. My first example is Jane who is failing to cope at work. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:15:47 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/What-does-stress-mean-to-you-part-two.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/What-does-stress-mean-to-you-part-two.html This article is part two of my article series 'Stress – types, causes and cures'. It is written in order to introduce you to the types and causes of stress and suggest possible cures. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:24:58 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Depression/Can-stress-cause-hives-like-chemicals-can-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Depression/Can-stress-cause-hives-like-chemicals-can-1.html Caution. Be advised that some cases of hives will cause shallowness of breath. If this happens or you've had them for over a week, see a doctor immediatly. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:07:17 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Stress-Triggers-and-Stress-Relief-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Happiness/Stress-Triggers-and-Stress-Relief-1.html What causes you stress and how do you relieve stress? For me, it is fear of heights. I didn't realize I had acrophobia, which is a great fear of heights, until I was driving in north-eastern India some years ago. The memory came back to me recently in Juneau Alaska when my wife asked me to go on a cable car to the top of Mt Roberts. Both experiences induce stress and make me wonder how I can relieve stress. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:53:32 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Take-Control-of-Your-Holiday-Stress-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Take-Control-of-Your-Holiday-Stress-1.html The holidays can be a source of great stress for many. Learn how to take control of your holiday stress & create a joyful holiday season. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:56:34 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Quick-Get-Your-Holiday-Survival-Strategies-Here-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/Quick-Get-Your-Holiday-Survival-Strategies-Here-1.html The holidays can be filled with some of the most beautiful moments for your family, but with that beauty is sure to come stress and headache, especially for new parents. Taking care of a new baby in your home is a monumental task by itself. Throw in the madness that always accompanies the holidays and you have the perfect recipe for anxiety and stress. Most Moms and Dads dream of a storybook Christmas for their families, but as new parents, the reality is that you're too tired to join in all your usual celebrations and activities. To help new parents survive the holidays while still enjoying the season, try the following strategies. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:10:37 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/3-Natural-Ways-of-Coping-With-Daily-Stress.html http://www.affsphere.com/Self-Help/Stress-Management/3-Natural-Ways-of-Coping-With-Daily-Stress.html Stress has become universally known as one of the silent killers of people. Coping with stress has become a worldwide pursuit that many people would like to achieve. There are actually many different ways of coping with stress. If you are looking for ways to cope with your own daily strain and pressures then take a look at these three simple, natural approaches to finding a little relaxation in your life. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:43:18 EDT