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There is so much stress in our lives in this modern era that we live in. We are hit from all sides whether from home or from work. These pressures seem to be increasing. In previous eras danger from physical harm was the major cause of stress. This acute type of stress caused what is called the fight or flight reaction. We are under less physical danger these days as stress has shifted to more mental stress. The type of stress has changed, but not our reaction to it.

When used appropriately, competition raises the bar for the quality of goods and services, as well as the skill levels of employees. However, inappropriate uses of competition can result in turf wars, budget fights, incentive programs that reward only a few, destroyed interpersonal relationships, low morale and productivity, and needless conflicts. Many leaders, managers and employees, who are otherwise affable, reasonable, peaceful people, buy into the competitive WIN/LOSE paradigm without questioning its true effects.

Let us begin with the obvious question – are you stressed? Is it normal to be stressed? What do you think? Do your family and friends constantly use a lot of idiom to suggest you relax, for example, Cool it, Hang loose, Don’t sweat the small stuff, Loosen up and so on? Do you have the tools and skills to manage and relieve your stress?

What is the opposite of a vicious circle? Think about it! Isn’t it odd that we have no common term for this in the English language? German, Swedish and French have such terms, but we don’t.
I deal with this issue daily, as I help people release negative, self-defeating patterns of behaviors in my practice of [...]

There were 15 of us with our backs stooped and sweat running down our foreheads into our eyes. It had rained the night before and we were slipping and sliding down the long rows, trying to fill our buckets before the sun got too hot. Even early in the morning it was already [...]

Regardless of whether it’s across the country or across town, moving is a stressful, expensive and time-consuming event. It requires extensive planning, organization, and a lot of physical activity. While there is no easy way to move house, there are several things you can do to simplify the process and reduce the amount of stress [...]

Have you lived through a scary or dangerous event? Do you have some of the following problems?
* Feeling like the event is happening again
* Trouble sleeping or nightmares
* Not feeling close to people
* Becoming easily angered
* Feeling guilty because others died when you lived
If so, you might have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Events [...]

If you are an energetic person who likes to succeed, who likes to get things done yesterday, you might find it extremely helpful to slow down your pace when learning stress management techniques. Here’s why:
Enthusiasm may push you to take on many techniques at once and do them for too long. You run a high [...]

Do you have a short fuse? Does your anger affect your relationships at work? This article will give you some useful tips that will help you keep your emotions in check at work – they could end up saving your job. Specifics may vary from person to person; however, the following information [...]

Did you know that stress is important to peak performance? It’s true. Not enough stress and you’re bored and unmotivated. Too much stress and you can’t function. The trick lies in finding just the right balance to stay active and productive without feeling overloaded.
What exactly is stress?
Stress is the body’s response to a stressor. Stressors [...]