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!”

Knock Out Stress Tip – Volunteerism(Make a Difference)

Knock-Out Stress Tip #3:  Make a Difference! Did you know that by helping others, you can improve your health and reduce stress?  Numerous studies have linked volunteering with improved mental and physical well-being, particularly among older adults.  Why?  Some studies believe it is the increased sense of purpose volunteering provides while others posit that itContinue reading “Knock Out Stress Tip – Volunteerism(Make a Difference)”

Social Skills and Confidence Summer Camps 2013 – UPDATE

Social Skills Camp for Boys 7 – 10 will be held July 22-26.  For more information or to register click here.  Registration is still open and the partial scholarship is available. Social Skills Camp for Boys 11-14 will be held July 29 – August 2.  For more information or to register click here.  Registration is still open.Continue reading “Social Skills and Confidence Summer Camps 2013 – UPDATE”