Category: Relaxation and Stress Management

Photograph courtesy of Getty Images. Article originally appeared in Philadelphia Magazine at https://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2020/05/11/coronavirus-coping-strategies/ published on May 11, 2020 – By Laura Brzyski   Local grief and anger management counselors weigh in on how to sit with all your coronavirus feelings without lashing out. These past two months have dredged up a LOT of feelings for many folks. The collective experience of this pandemic has been...

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Article originally appeared in Redfin at https://www.redfin.com/blog/self-care-tips-while-social-distancing/ published on March 30, 2020 - By Emily Huddleston As the world continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, health officials are recommending social-distancing and self-quarantine practices to slow the spread of the disease. This means, for the foreseeable future, we’ll be spending a lot more time at home. Our daily routines will shift, we’ll be without the face-to-face...

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Going to the doctor’s office is not a walk in the park for anybody, but for some people, it can be a real source of anxiety. Does your stomach start tying up in knots and you start to panic when you even think about making a doctor’s appointment, let alone actually walking into the office? Avoiding going to the doctor’s will only put your health at risk so you need to address your anxiety now. Here are 7 ways to overcome anxiety at the doctor’s office and it starts with this first...

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For people who are at the top of the success ladder, stress is an everyday experience. It follows them around like a shadow, tracing their steps and waiting to pounce. If not carefully managed, stress will become all consuming and have a ripple out effect. Stress affects the mind, making even the most successful entrepreneur unable to work efficiently. Stress also affects the body. Sleepless nights, weight fluctuations, upset stomachs, bowel irregularity and even ulcers are signs you are...

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Yoga is becoming more and more popular, not only as a method of exercise, but also as a practice in meditation and mindfulness. If you are just starting to research yoga, you might not know that there are many different types of yoga. Finding the type of yoga that helps you reach your goals and achieve a stronger, more limber body while promoting a calmer, more centered mind can be extremely beneficial. Here are the eight most popular types of yoga. 1. Hatha If you see a yoga class that does...

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Anyone who owns a business is going to get stressed. Business owner stress is simply part of owning a business, even when that business is going well — perhaps especially if that business is going well. Here are ten of the best ways to relieve stress for business owners. 1. Make a list of what is going well. A lot of entrepreneur stress is going to come from worry about the trajectory of your business. Even just one day of lower than average sales can make you worry that your business is...

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When is the last time you relaxed? As April is Stress Awareness Month, I made plans with friends to recharge.  We've all been feeling stressed and choose to relax by going to a Russian-Turkish Bathhouse.  Personally, I've never been to one before, but one friend in our group had and volunteered to show us around. Inspired by my experience, I wanted to share it with you. Russian-Turkish Spa: A full sensory experience I've been to spas, hot springs and saunas all over the world, including...

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Stress, ugh. It's likely a feeling you know well, right? Stress might manifest as tension in your shoulders and upper back. It may be the cause of an inexplicable and unpredictable stomach ache.  Stress might also explain why you feel so tired, are quick to anger or get agitated with people around you. Stress looks and feel different for everyone, but generally when you feel stressed, you know it because it's pretty much the opposite of feeling happy and carefree. I read an article...

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Stress is a part of everyday life, but how we manage stress is our choice. It’s easy to worry, feel overwhelmed and powerfulness over situations.  When stress peaks, use of (or all) of the techniques below to find focus and think more clearly.  Best of all, these stress busting resources are at your fingertips in any scenario. 1. People who get you.  Whether it’s a friend of many years, someone you recently met, someone you love or someone you work with, connect with someone with...

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