Have you heard of the random acts of kindness movement? The premise is simple. Perform a small but meaningful action that will positively impact the life of another human being. It can be something as small as opening the door for a stranger, or as large as your imagination can take you. Although we hearContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip: Random Acts of Kindness”
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Knock Out Stress Tip – Journaling
The act of journaling or keeping a diary has been used for centuries by various cultures, but did you know that writing daily can reduce stress? It’s true. Journaling for only 15-20 minutes each day can reduce stress as well as symptoms of other physical ailments like asthma or rheumatoid arthritis[1]. If you’re intimidated byContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip – Journaling”
Knock Out Stress Tip: De-Clutter Your Environment
It’s Monday morning. The alarm goes off late. You spill coffee on your shirt and have to change. Despite these obstacles, you’re ready to walk out of the house on time. But wait. You can’t find your keys. You check your purse, the counter, and even run upstairs to make sure they’re not by yourContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip: De-Clutter Your Environment”
Knock Out Stress: Signs of Stress
Do you know how to recognize the signs of stress? Stress not only affects your emotional well-being, but can also materialize into physical symptoms affecting various systems in the body. It is important to be able to recognize when your body is responding to stress and take steps to reduce your stress level before itContinue reading “Knock Out Stress: Signs of Stress”
Knock Out Stress Tip – Walk It Off!
The scene is familiar to any sports movie. The intense protagonist has reached the breaking point with a teammate. Tempers flare. Before punches are thrown, the coach intervenes with a simple, but effective, command; “Walk it off!” As if by magic, the tension dissipates and the protagonist is able to move on to win theContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip – Walk It Off!”