What are emotional vampires? They are those people who drain your energy and suck the life out of you--hence, they're called vampires.
Actually, there are many types of emotional vampires. They are the following: the controller, the drama queen or king, the narcissistic, the victim, and the criticizer. Take note that these terms described their approach in life and their behavior.
The controller type is the one who always dominates or rules over you. Often, they order you on how to live your life. Being with them makes you feel trapped and ineffective.
Meeting many new interesting people is one of the perks of traveling. I've met and known some fascinating people and strangely, most of them are teenagers. Oh yes, how time flies and I can still remember when I was a teenager myself. Your adolescent years can be quite confusing and sometimes stressful. It's those moments wherein so many things are happening in your life. Stress in teens can be caused by peer pressure, problems in school, poor self image, bodily adjustments, not fitting in, problems at home, etc.
So what are the signs and symptoms of teen stress?
Feeling resentful of other people
Wanting to be alone almost all the time and feeling like you got so many things on your hands.
Experiencing physical symptoms like stomach aches, head aches, insomnia
Feeling guilty, exhausted or on the edge
Not enjoying the activities/things you used to enjoy before
Some severe symptoms include being suicidal or turning to drugs and alcohol
So as a parent, what can you do to alleviate your child's teen stress?
Remember that wedding of a friend of mine I recently attended? Well, they intend to have children right away. And speaking of kids, as I was strolling along the streets of Florence, I came across a bunch of children happily playing. And did you ever wonder if kids also get stressed? Yes folks, there's also such thing as childhood stress. Maybe you thought these kids can be carefree and worry-free sans problems? Well, think again--stress in childhood also occurs. As young as they are, childhood stress may stem from outside sources like their families, school and friends, and they can also come from within.
I decided to take a walk and enjoy the Tuscan sun in all its glorious sunshine. So, you think walking is just all about aimless wandering and transferring of your body from one location to another? Even the mere act of walking has its own benefits. Walking to relieve stress is a good activity to incorporate to your healthy lifestyle. That's why if you take a walk, it's not just any mindless activity--it may be simple, but it involves a lot of advantages. Okay, that said, why do you think that the simple act of walking could be such a huge contributor of minimizing stress?
Well, when you take a walk, you release endorphins, which are powerful brain chemicals to stimulate relaxation and relieve pain. So, the higher level of endorphins you have, the greater your sense of wellness and composure.
When you take a walk, actually, you don't need to push yourself to lessen the stress. Research shows that an easy stroll could equate the effectiveness of brisk walking.
Actually, one of the reasons why I'm in Europe right now (aside from relaxing) is that I'm going to attend a wedding of my friend here in Italy. Getting married in Europe sounds romantic, but for the lovely bride-to-be, she's feeling some kind of wedding stress. Is there such a thing as wedding stress? This may sound new to you, but for all ye future brides out there, here are just some of the tips for a stress free wedding to make you a blushing bride.
If you think of wanting to fit into your white dress, then now is not the right time to diet.
I love traveling and as part of my birthday gift to myself, I decided to visit Europe once again. For people always on the go, the difficulty of jet lag can be a problem. One of the hassles and stresses of traveling is how to deal with jet lag. If you travel a lot, may it be for business or vacation purposes, then it's important to know some jet lag remedies to ease your trip the next time you plan your trip.
It's helpful if you're well-rested and get enough sleep prior to your flight to lessen jet lag.
If you have a stopover in between flights, walk around the airport.
Last Wednesday, (which was my birthday), I had fun celebrating it with my friends. Of course, it's only natural for a party celebration to have some drinks here and there, and if you're not careful, the you're in for a nasty hangover. Nope, I didn't suffer from it, but some of my heavy drinker friends did. The next time you go out and have a bash, or just to hit the nearest bars and have some fun, maybe you better read this first. Arm yourself with tips not about not to get tipsy, but how to cure a hangover.
Last Monday's blog talked about some of the unhealthy ways of dealing with stress. As promised, I'll give you the alternatives--the healthy ways of dealing with stress.
Look for a replacement--channel your energy into another productive activity, as opposite to procrastination.
Take care of yourself--sometimes, stress arises because we tend to neglect our health. Sleep for instance--make sure you have adequate rest for it affects our moods for the day if we lack adequate sleep.
Get active--exercise! Everyone knows that there are various benefits of exercise; from fighting back diseases to helping you manage your weight, regular exercise is a must.
An effective way of coping with stress is by starting a stress journal which could aid you in recognizing some of the habitual stressors in your life. Of course, it also helps you in coping with stress. As for me, every time I feel stressed, (who says coaches are exempted from getting stressed?) I monitor it on my journal. As I keep my daily record, I began to see some common patterns like:
What caused you to feel stressed
How you felt at that time both physically and emotionally--and how you reacted to it
It's a must for us to take a break once in a while. That's why I decided to give myself a month-long vacation and give you various stress relaxation techniques to melt the stress away. This month of October, I'm going to share with you the simple and practical relaxation techniques to bring back the balance in your hectic lifestyle.
Well, first off, let's start with our breathing. Yes, deep breathing exercises to be more specific. Actually, this is one of the relaxation techniques which could be self-taught. Admit it--there are times that we're not even aware of it, but when we tend to feel uneasy or worried, we hold our breaths.
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What are emotional vampires? They are those people who drain your energy and suck the life out of you--hence, they're called 
