Live Smarter with a Stress Free Lifestyle
Live smarter, reduce stress! Achieving a stress free lifestyle often reflects the willingness to readily adopt a change in routines. The ability to maintain a daily fast pace and remain in control of yourself requires new ideas and innovative survival skills. Unmanaged life demands can trigger burnout, fatigue and uncontrollable mood swings. This blog was created to inspire, educate and inform you about potential tools to optimized your personal achievement.
Please note: This blog is for information and educational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. If you need treatment advice for your medical illness, please seek the help from your mental health provider.
Coping with Anxiety and Fear in 2017 for Stress Relief
Congratulations, you survived 2016! But its 2017 and you’re still feeling anxiety. What gives? Feeling anxious, conflicted and uncertain has become increasingly intertwined with the fabric of our daily lives. Those more perceptive of their changes in mood report an increasing awareness of their feeling of inner tension and stress. What is the remedy? Recalling past […]
Stress Management and Georgia Pecans
“If you want to eat, pick your Georgia pecans.” Who would have predicted this New Yorker would be toiling the Georgia soil for pecans? Surprisingly, my desired nuts are not found prepackaged on the ground. My local grocery store never mentioned the labor required in my food consumption. Buying nuts are a pricey treat for […]
Psychiatrist’s Stress Management Strategies
Psychiatrists have no fears! It is often assumed that a psychiatric specialization bestows superpower coping skills. Unexpectedly, my psychiatric skills were given a test. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) annual meeting was to be held in Orlando, Florida. The possibility of Hurricane Matthews was not remotely included in the advanced payment of my conference, hotel […]
Overcoming Obstacles with a Success Mindset
Overcoming obstacles successfully is the dream! Life quickly tests your desire to stay on course with the vision. “Stuff happens.” The road to success is filled with obstacles of unexpected events. So yes, I am back after a pause in my plan. It’s hard to proceed forward with doors closing at the same time. Yet […]
Self Care
Self-care is the rage these days. The amount of attention to this topic in women’s magazine suggests that personal neglect is a common problem. The conversation among women is that it’s not only OK, but necessary to take time out for themselves. But exactly how do you start self-care activities? Nuturer 101 This is a hot […]
A Quiet Place for Stress Relief
Finding your quiet place is an important life skill activity. It’s hard to believe that the state of being quiet is one of the identified protocols for stress management. Taking a moment to just slow down and do nothing may seem like a waste of time. We’ve been programmed for goal setting and making […]
Achieving Goals
When it comes to achieving goals, how many times have you said these words? “I am done with this. I quit.” Making change is hard. Trying something new is a risk. Not only do we prefer our familiar patterns, but creating new habits takes effort. We may begin with enthusiasm which is a natural energy booster, […]
Positive Thinking
Ever wonder about the power of positive thinking? You probably know a few people who always seem happy. They seem not to get stressed out or bothered by anything. They always are positive about life challenges, relaxed, and full of self-confidence. What’s their secret? Are they Zen masters? And, do you wonder, how can I […]