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Chronic stress can zap your energy and undermine your health. If tensions build up throughout the week, you may have trouble resting and recharging on your days off. Then, you start the next week tired out from the start. Break the cycle with this 4-step plan to...

Sometimes, after you've tackled challenges at the office, miserable rush hour traffic, and long lines at the grocery store, the end of the day can't come quickly enough for you! With all the frustrations you deal with in a typical day, it's only fair that you allow...

Walking in peace and harmony can sound cliché, but it's actually important! If you're looking for ways to cultivate peace and feel more connected, know that this experience comes from within you. Open your mind and heart and you can experience the joy and beauty you...

Stress is usually viewed negatively, but it actually has some surprising benefits. Consider stress from a different perspective. Extreme and long-lasting stress won't help you. However, some limited instances of short-term stress can be useful. Consider these...

Do you dread getting out of bed every day to go to work because your work environment is too stressful? Many people find that it's not so much their job that causes them stress, but the people and the environment. You may find that the people you work with are...

Stress-induced problems swirl around us all the time and it often feels like the pressure never ends! Yet, there are simple ways to relieve stress without harming your body. Here are 10 steps to a less stressed life: 1. Cut out the busyness. What are some things you...

Happy hours can be a great way to unwind after a stressful day at work. You bond with your coworkers, talk about your day, and listen to some upbeat music. On the other hand, if you make such activities a regular routine, you could be taking in more alcohol and empty...

The ringing phones, constant emails, and important meetings can easily create stress at work. However, it can be managed with natural remedies you can bring with you and keep in your desk. You can control the stress in your life by making simple changes. If you start...

A recent Time Magazine story reported that Americans spend an average of 204 hours a year commuting, and for most workers, that means driving their car. The same article cited numerous studies about the effects of so much time on the road, including increased levels...

There are many ways to manage stress. Naturally, some of the most appealing choices involve lying on white sandy beaches, and soaking in a warm bath. However, brushing up on your planning skills may be the more effective route. A recent international survey by Harvard...

Knowing how to stay calm is a very important skill. However, this skill tends to deteriorate under stressful or distracting conditions. Staying calm under extreme pressure is much more challenging than staying calm under moderate conditions. For example, hitting a...

With bored children, road construction, traffic, and a late start, driving can be very stressful. Since you probably have to drive every day, reducing your stress in the car is a worthy goal. If you can arrive at your destination with less stress, you'll be a better...