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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...

We live in a stressful world. These days, many of us are expected to work longer hours for less pay. When we get home from work, it's not time to relax yet. We still have to cook dinner, clean up, take the dog for a walk, help the kids with their homework, and more....

You're stressed. A 10-day tropical vacation might be just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, you're out of vacation time, and your bank account is a little light. Luckily, you can de-stress yourself quickly and effectively. You won't need a passport or a healthy...

Are you aware of how easily life's challenges can have a negative effect on your entire well-being? You've surely had an experience or two where rough times have come upon you, and at the end of the road you feel like you've conquered the situation. However, even...

Battling and overcoming stress during the holidays can be a challenge to anyone. There are a number of things that can lead to this type of stress: * Family gatherings * Coping with loss * Busy stores * Long lines * Projects * Gift buying * Conflicts * And more You...

Are mornings a mad rush at your house? By the time you find matching socks for the kids and answer the text messages that piled up overnight, you may feel like you've put in a full day before you even reach the office. You can make your mornings run more smoothly....

How often have you told yourself, "I just can't cope" or "I just don't have the strength to deal with this" or similar versions of a self-doubting declaration? It's so natural to succumb to the stress and frustrations of life that you can start believing you're...

Are you constantly feeling stressed? Stress is something we all encounter on a regular basis, but when it starts to have a negative effect on your body and mind, it means you are distressed. What many people don't know is that stress is a state of being that...