When someone tells you to 'just breathe' in order to calm down, you may want to listen. Not just because of the obvious reason 'you'll pass out otherwise', breathing exercises can decrease stress, improve mental alertness, and raise energy levels. When you need to just sit back and 'take a breather' try this exercise: Shallow Breath Exercise:... [Read more...]
For workers everywhere, the troubled economy may feel like an emotional roller coaster. Layoffs and budget cuts result in increased fear, uncertainty and higher levels of stress. Since job and workplace stress grow in times of economic crisis, it’s important to learn new and better ways of coping with the pressure. The ability to manage stress in the... [Read more...]
