http://www.innerzine.com/feed/ http://www.innerzine.com/ Daily articles, free tips and advice on motivation, self improvement and success. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:53:16 +0100 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:53:16 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/healthy-lifestyle http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/healthy-lifestyle If you’re like thousands or millions of other people around the world, you definitely want to lead and live a healthy lifestyle—and who doesn’t? Whilst most humans are already able to attain and enjoy this kind of lifestyle, there are also even more that are still looking and searching for ways to enhance and develop their health and well being. Here now are the top 5 elements in order to help you come up with a healthy lifestyle. 1. Enough sleep—without enough sound and quality sleep, our immune system would break or not work properly and it would be tough even just to get through the day. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:24:27 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/guided-meditation http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/guided-meditation One of the most significant devices in self help in order to accomplish inner calm and peace of mind is through meditating. In view of the hectic and stressful lifestyle of today, the increasing popularity of this activity is growing, day by day as more and more individuals discover about its marvelous advantages and benefits. And guided meditation is one of the most well known types of meditating being utilized by countless of people on a daily basis. In this article, we will talk about guided meditation and the technique or style of performing it. Guided meditation , in its most basic and simplest form is a form of meditating where the subject is guided on each and every process of his meditative practice. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:55:21 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-busters http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-busters In this article, I would share with you some of the best stress busters. Stress makes life tougher, plus, it makes you tired, anxious, depressed, and grouchy. The daily stresses in life could actually affect everyone—from the ordinary student, the busy and multitasking mom, to the overworked employee. Not to mention the physical feelings of tight and aching muscles, tension headaches and more. You can use this list of the best and most effective stress busters to apply and add some calm and relaxation in your hectic and stressful schedule. 1. Exercise—obviously, exercise would activate the human body to release those endorphins that could help uplift your mood. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:57:52 +0100 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/relaxation http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/relaxation Relaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical difficulties like migraines and tense and aching joints and muscles. In the process of relaxation, our nervous system slows down and there could be a considerable decrease in blood pressure, breathing rate, excitatory hormones, muscle action and heart rate. In this state or condition, the human body is most likely to react to less stresses and aches in similar way as it is formulated to react to actual crises. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:47:48 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-balls http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-balls Stress related ailments are now becoming an elevating problem in our hectic, fast-paced and tight scheduled activities. Being stressed could really cause some serious and debilitating problems and may take a toll on both our mind and body when not handled and treated accordingly. Physicians are prescribing more and more medication to remedy some ailments and maladies caused or aggravated by stress. These days, most bigger companies or corporations receive tons of complaints from staff and employees about some stress linked problems. That’s why, it is really important to find some ways and methods on how to deal and handle with the ever growing amounts of strain and pressure we encounter daily. Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:52:19 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/work-stress http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/work-stress Work is by far the primary root of stress in our daily lives. 9 out of 10 individuals declare that they experience such high levels of stress numerous times per week. More often than not, 1 out of 4 of us have experienced high levels of pressure on a day to day basis. And if you ask some people if their jobs or work is stressful, chances are, you will most likely hear an emphatic, “Man, is it ever!” What you might not be aware of is that work stress might in fact, be already adversely affecting your health and well being. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:48:35 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/aromatherapy http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/aromatherapy Most individuals on-line these days are offering treatments on aromatherapy which have known safety issues and could in fact end up hurting your friends and loved ones if your follow their instructions on aromatherapy treatments. To know and learn how to use the right treatments it is necessary to find yourself an affordable course on aromatherapy. So what are some of the things that you need to watch out for? 1. People who make use of undiluted essential oils on babies must be reported right away to the health or medical professionals. 2. Individuals who train via their uplines in a multi-level marketing company or who take weekend workshops are not properly equipped in teaching and training these treatments effectively and safely. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:20:27 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/relieve-stress http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/relieve-stress In our world today, people just have too much in their hands that they lose sight of some of those things which are somewhat important to their well being. As a matter of fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we constantly look for when we do get some time. That is because most of us simply do not have the luxury of time we need in managing pressure like we should. So we all need to learn how to relieve stress at least just a little bit better. In learning how to relieve being stressed, first, you have to analyze or examine your lifestyle. Mon, 8 Sep 2008 08:17:06 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-reduction http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-reduction When someone loses control of their emotional response mechanisms, the chances or probability for physical or mental harm to themselves or to others may tremendously increase. You see, the rigors of daily life could take a toll on your emotions regardless of an individual’s beliefs and inner strengths. Most of the time, you may see a person become furious and irritated at the antics of their mischievous toddlers or even the calmest of persons can easily lose their temper in a traffic jam. Knowing how to enforce and implement some stress reduction tips in your everyday life to lessen or even get rid of tension is vital to anyone's existence. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:55:55 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/fatigue http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/fatigue CFS or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a sickness characterized by continuous medically unexplained fatigue. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may also be called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), Epstein-Barr disease, CFIDS or chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome and post-viral fatigue syndrome. The most conspicuous sign or symptom of CFS is a feeling of unexplained extreme tiredness that is not eased or alleviated by rest. Arthritis and fibromyalgia are mostly frequent accompaniments to patients and people suffering from CFS. Some other symptoms of this illness may also consist of confusion, muscle weakness, unexplained headaches, joint and muscle pains, poor concentration, bowel problems, poor temperature control, difficulty sleeping and forgetfulness. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:38:41 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/hectic http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/hectic One of the most usual concerns in people is that they always do not have sufficient time to work out on their own, in between training sessions. This is a very justified concern and when I heard what other individual’s schedules are like, I am quite awed and surprised how they manage at all. So we really have to make the most of each workout session we could. Because there is no way for us to add up an extra hour to each day without losing our much needed sleep! Life can get pretty hectic but do not let your schedule to take over in taking care of your body. Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:23:03 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-relief http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stress-relief If the amount and level of stress in your life is simply too much for you to handle, then you absolutely need to take immediate help. It’s time to think about consulting and enrolling in a stress relief program with a health professional or a trained and qualified counselor. A stress relief program is provided by qualified therapists, counselors and doctors who will share and impart with you the latest methods in stress relief and management. You will gradually learn the effects of pressure to your overall health and well being. Participating in a stress relief program would equip and provide you with the necessary knowledge, advice, tools and support that you would need to handle and control pressure on a day to day basis. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:52:51 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/anxious http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/anxious Fear is a Reality and as Dr. Manassis says, “Being able to talk and discuss about fears could greatly help and words can take some of the powers out of the feeling; if you could give the fear a name it can become more manageable. As similar with any negative emotion, the more you speak or discuss about it, the more it becomes less powerful.” As trivial as the fear may seem, it feels real to a child and it may cause her or him to feel scared and anxious. Is your Child Anxious or Afraid? Parenting an anxious child oftentimes makes the parents anxious too. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:17:38 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/anxiety http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/anxiety This article will talk and explain about the most common generalized anxiety disorder signs and symptoms, its effects that agonize its sufferers, and relief and remedy available for this kind of disorder symptoms sufferers. In the past, generalized anxiety disorder treatment has been limited only to expensive continuing psychological visits and medications. Disorders of this kind cost the United States of America $46.6 billion each year. Even more common than depression, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is just one of the anxiety disorder signs and symptoms affect approximately 4 million people in the United States of America alone on a regular basis. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:40:38 +0200 http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stressful http://www.innerzine.com/stress-management/stressful Stress management could produce inner peace within when you become a neutral caring observer of the challenges in your own life. (The term neutral caring observer was coined by someone during his doctoral research on spiritual intention.) As a neutral caring observer of stressful conditions, situations and life in general, you could gain objectively a clearer, sharper and more focused point of view. With a clearer perspective, you would most likely have more alternatives and choices for problem solving which would help you reclaim and renew your peace of mind. Being a neutral caring observer includes 3 easy ways which gets naturally easier through constant practice.