De-stressing anytime anywhere

Office works plus responsibilities at home equals stress! Yes i'm so stressed and we all know that too much stress is bad for us, and have heard the long litany of ailments associated with it- high blood pressure obesity and cancer, to name just a few. Usually our family or our doctor's advice is to find way to relax, but sometimes instead of doing this what we do to cope with stress are eating comfort food and smoking. Sometimes finding time to meditate to relieve from stress or taking a vacation has become its own stress reducer. Are there solutions to relieve stress that we can do anytime and anywhere? Read this real life solutions i found, these are ways we can effortlessly do even in our hectic routine.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE WORK
1. Prepare for tomorrow, nothing is more stressful than being unprepared. Get organized so you're ready for the next day, taking a few minutes to make a to-do list and clean up before you leave. Knowing you've got everything covered means you'll be less likely to fret about work in the evenings. When you come in the next morning, you'll have the sense that you're in control of the situation and can handle it. This sets a positive tone for the day, which can help you get more accomplished.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE
2. Arm yourself with snacks. According to APA survey, more women than men turn to comfort food such as ice cream and cookies to ease stress. It's common for women to deny themselves favorite foods because they're trying to lose weight. But under stress, the urge for them becomes even stronger. Researchers confirmed that dieters are more likely than nondieters to overeat under pressure, bingeing on the very same high-fat foods they normally try to avoid. But the key is not to deprive yourself, keep three or four snacks on hand that you know you'll probably want: peanuts if you like salty, a small piece of chocolate for something sweet, in this way you'll not be tempted to binge.

WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE 5 MINUTES
3. Try a repeat performance. Doing almost any routine, repetitive activity ( like cooking, shredding paper or knitting), or reciting a word that represents how you wish you felt, like the word "calm" is a quick way to achieve a Zen-like state. Studies show the effects-lower blood pressure and slower heart rate and breathing, and decreased muscle tension. The crucial elements are to focus on a word, your breathing or a movement and to bring your attention back to your task if your mind wanders or negative thoughts intrude.

IN THE BATHROOM
4. Wash your hands. When you're under pressure, you're more susceptible to cold viruses and other germs because your immune system is suppressed. Hand washing is your best defence. Lather up with soap and warm water for 10-20 seconds.

IN YOU CAR
5. Turn on some tunes. According to a recent study slow or meditative music such as Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is a proven stress buster, so set your dial to a soothing station during your commute. And if you're stuck in a traffic jam, sneak in this quick exercise.Grab your steering wheel and clench the muscles in you fingers, arms, shoulders, and back. Do this until your muscles begin to tremble about 4-5 seconds, then release. You'll produce a wave of relief your upper neck and arms all the way down to your fingers. Just make sure your foot's on the brake when you let go of the wheel!

ON WEEKEND ERRANDS
6. Use the ATM -once. Limiting your cash withdrawals to once a week is a quick, easy way to monitor you spending habits. Multiple trips to the ATM make it harder to track your money. If you put yourself in an allowance and pay cash for everything, you're more aware of what you're spending and more careful about what you buy. And while thinking about your finances may be enough to send you over the edge, it turns out that getting them under control eases tension in the long run.

AT THE GYM
7. Hit the poll. You'll beat the heat ans squelch stress.A new Swedish study published in the INternational Journal of Stress Management found that floating in water triggers the body's relaxation response, helping lower stress-hormone levels.Even better, nearly 80 percent of the subjects showed improvements such as feeling tense and depressed.

AT HOME IN THE EVENINGS
8. Give your thumbs a rest. Thanks to e-mail, cell phones, it seems like your job never ends. The increasingly blurry boundaries between work and home life leave us with less than ever before." Advances in technology are a leading source of chronic stress, putting many of us in a constant state of alert. Not to mention it draws our attention away from our families: A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found a link between the use of cell phones and pagers at home and increased stress, which spills over into family life. To make technology work for you, limit your cell phone and e-mail use to working hours only. Set a regular time you'll check it in the evening (say, after dinner), so you're not constantly disrupting home life to keep tabs on work.

Now are you ready to de-stress?

The Art of making Friends

I know a lot of moms out there wants their children to become sociable and friendly, but not all children are born with social graces. Friendship building requires skills that, for many kids, it just doesn't come out naturally. Of course, just as some children are naturally gifted at music and math, there are those who have a special talent for making friends and will acquire these skills on their own. Fortunately, no matter how sociable a child is, parents can help boost his or her friendship skills. Here's how to know when children need a little push and some effective ways to give one.

Don't expect too much. Children have their tendencies and tantrums. It's natural. So try to avoid pressuring children to adopt skills that go beyond their emotional and developmental maturity. It takes time and patience.

Respect their style. Some kids aren't wired to be social butterflies. Other's hate parties while others are conscious in groups. By all means, respect their preference. The more you push them to situations where they feel uncomfortable, the more they will resist. Introduce them to two or three friends and before you knew it, they'll feel comfortable to join larger gathering.

Expand their emotional vocabulary. When children mistreat friends, use specific "feeling" words to discuss the incident. A child needs to be able to recognize and communicate his own emotions before he can respond to another's. By naming a feeling, you can help your child understand his own reactions as well as those of others.

Set an example. When you've had a conversation that you think illustrates good listening, social timing, or negotiating skills, tell your child about it. Point out how the problem began, how you felt, how you think your friend felt, and how you managed to reach a resolution.

Don't cross-examine. Parents who are anxious about the child's social abilities have a tendency to conduct a quiz after an event. This questioning conveys your doubt that your child behaved well or not. Try to ask question which will illustrate your concern for him rather than the correctness of his behavior. So even if he did lapse into bad social habits, he will be more likely to face the truth and accept support.

Recognize achievement. Don't limit your compliments. be generous in giving recognitions and praises. Express admiration and approval. It surely feels nice when people appreciate whatever little things you do.

A Walk A Day

An apple a day is still good sense to keep the doctor away,but a walk a day may reduce the risk of colds by up to 23 percent! As winter temps settle in, many people curl up under a warm blanket. Instead, bundle up against the chill factor and take yourself for a daily walk, or up your cardio time in the gym. Keep it movin' and that cold will have a harder time catching you, according to studies at the University of South California and University of Massachusetts.

To make your walk effective, do it each day as if you were ten minute late to catch a plane taking you on an all-expenses-paid trip to paradise with the love of your life and a pocketful of cash awaiting on the plane for you!

Postural Exercises for Women

Desk jobs, wearing high heels, constantly trying to pull in our tummies, standing too long in lines and poor self-image all can contribute to bad posture. In a lifetime these add up causing many women to develop poor posture and muscular imbalances that not only inhibit graceful movement but also cause pain. Two of the most common problems are forward head posture and slumping shoulders.

These exercises can't guarantee you'll never develop a "dowager's" hump but they can go a long ways in correcting the imbalances and strengthening the muscles that will help you hold and maintain correct posture.

Posture is a habit and like any habit, it can be learned. Sometimes the unlearning takes more time than the learning. Posture experts suggest you try the 9-12-3-6 method. At each quarter of your 12-hour day take a posture check and be sure that your head is back, neck over your shoulders, shoulders over your hips and hips over your feet. It also helps to think royally:imagine your head with a heavy crown that you must walk with! It really works!

Scents and Fragrances

Important things to know about scents and fragrances
Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and eau de cologne?

The difference is in the amount or concentration of essences in the product. The highest concentration is in eau de parfum at 15% to 25%, then eau de toilette at 6% to 14%, and finally eau de cologne at 3% to 5%. Put simply, the higher the concentration of essences the stronger the perfume and the longer it will last.

Why do some fragrances last much longer than others?

The first consideration is the strength of the fragrance. This will make a difference to how long it lasts. As a guide, the following normally applies: colognes last 3 to 4 hours, eau de toilette 5 to 6 hours and eau de parfum 7 to 8 hours. However, people with dry skin usually find that a fragrance's holding time is shorter on their skin than it would be on somebody with oily skin. This is because oily skin has more natural moisture to hold in a fragrance.

Why do some fragrances smell different on my skin when compared with my friend's?

This is because pH levels (the amount of acidity in our skin) varies from person to person. Our individual levels of pH will determine how each ingredient in a fragrance will react on our skins which in turn impacts on the smell.

How can I keep my fragrance from going off?

Keep your fragrances in a cool, dry and dark area as sunlight can unbalance the various ingredients. An opened bottle should be kept in its box to ensure a longer shelf life.

How should I or where should I apply fragrance?

Fragrance should be applied to pulse points. This is where the blood vessels are closest to the skin giving off more heat and acting like mini fragrance pumps. Pulse points are the wrist, behind the ear, crook of the arm and knee, base of the throat. Also, for long lasting fragrance spray at the ankles, it allows the fragrance to blossom up.

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Tips to Organize Mom's Morning

Whether you’re a working mom or a stay at home mom these organizational tips may help you to get a fresh start to your day. Here are some ideas that should make it easier -- especially if there are school-age children in your family.

· Ask your kids to choose the next day’s clothes the night before and lay them out ready to go. Don't forget the shoes and socks.

· Post all reminder lists in the bathroom, this room never gets missed even during the most hurried days you'll be sure to see them each morning.

· Kids need help to jog their memories. If they need to bring an item in school, tie something in their bag as an easy reminder.

· Have each child place his or her bag by the door the night before. If you’re a working mom organize your briefcase the night before and place it by the front door or in the car.

· Television is the great family-time killer. Limiting both your own and your children's television viewing will greatly increase the amount of time you have available to spend with each other.

· Place a clipboard near the door for permission slips, letters to be mailed, or prescriptions. You might want a clip for each member of your family.

· Put your coffeemaker on a timer so your wake-up brew is already made when you wake up.

· Put a large basket somewhere near the door. It can be used for all items that need to go somewhere. That makes it easy to grab the whole basket and throw it in the car as you leave.

· If you need to take a perishable item with you, place your home or car keys along with the item. When you grab your keys, you will remember to take the item along.

Classes in schools will start two weeks from now, my world will be rattled again each morning, good thing I have these simple tips to help me organize and start my morning light and easy!