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Mommy Blogger Christy K. – From Stressed Mess To Calm and Collected

Christy — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:32:05 +0000

Today, all is right with the world! I have been stressed to the max, waiting to find out where I would be interning after grad school, when I would be moving, where I would live, how my final exams would turn out… What a difference a week can make! I landed my dream job (not [...]

Do you Suffer From Pinterest Stress?

Lori Crofford — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:26:13 +0000

Wait, what? Pinterest stress? Is this a new thing? Apparently you can suffer from Pinterest stress. So are you ready to find out what it is? TODAY did a survey about Pinterest: In our exclusive TODAY Moms survey of 7,000 U.S. mothers, 42 percent said that they sometimes suffer from Pinterest stress – the worry [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – The Dot on My Hand

April B. — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:17 +0000

I am a writer. And today I have writer's block. As you might imagine, that happens from time to time. I've learned over the years, when my brain freezes up and I can't think of an idea or a topic or even a simple line to get me going, it's best to just start writing what I'm thinking... even if it's not what I intended, or even wanted, to write about.

5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:59:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There’s good news — you’re not alone. More importantly, you’re not helpless, either. There are plenty of ways you can handle the stress that comes with your job so it doesn’t gnaw at you, even when you’re off the clock. Here are a couple of tips [...]

What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:42:37 +0000

If going to work means you run the risk of developing an ulcer or biting your nails until there’s only cuticle left, congrats — you may have one of the most stressful jobs in America. But is it the most stressful? CareerCast has come out with its list of the most stressful jobs for 2013, [...]

Stressed at Work? It's Probably Your Parents' Fault

Mike Adams — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:17:43 +0000

It might be easy to blame your boss for all the work-related stress and high anxiety coursing through your veins, but a new study suggests that you might want to start pointing the finger at your family instead.

Well, sort of. Scientists have found that genetics play a significant role in how you react to your work environment.

Majority of US Employees Experience Work-Related Stress

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:30:34 +0000

Stressed out about your job? You’re not alone. A new survey of US employees finds nearly three-quarters of them experience at least one of a variety of workplace-related worries. Low wages were the most common gripe in the 2012 Work Stress Survey, with 11 percent of respondents saying meager paychecks were their top stressor. Annoying [...]

Feeling Anxious? Smiling May Eliminate Your Stress

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:50:35 +0000

When you’re really stressed out, smiling may be the last thing you want to do. But you may want to give it a try anyway. According to new research, turning that frown upside down just might bring your blood pressure down. University of Kansas researchers who worked with 170 people found that those who smiled [...]

Could Your Stressful Job Be Aging You?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:26:53 +0000

If you feel older than your years, maybe your job is to blame. New research proves stress at work could actually make your cells age at an accelerated rate. In a recent study, Kirsi Ahola of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health focused on DNA sections called telomeres, tail-like sequences that cap the ends of [...]

Which Technology Issues Cause the Most Stress? [INFOGRAPHIC, POLL]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:00:53 +0000

Modern technology may have made our lives easier, but our reliance on it has a price. Fully 60 percent of respondents in a new survey said they find issues associated with technology to be downright stressful. Wifi seems to be the major source of ire, with more than one in 10 of those polled listing [...]

It's True — We Really Are More Stressed Out Now Than We Were 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:24 +0000

In the first-ever historical comparison of stress levels across the US, researchers have now determined what many of us have suspected: adults are a lot more stressed out now than they were just 25 years ago.

The Anger Room-A Great Way to Relieve Stress and a Genius Business Idea

Lori Crofford — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:04:10 +0000

Donna Alexander is a genius. She took and idea that most of us would love to have and turned it into a business in North Dallas. It is called The Anger Room. It is a place that people can go to relieve their stress and anger by beating the daylights out of inanimate objects.

Best Ways To Deal With Stress-Lori's Top 5

Lori Crofford — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:57:38 +0000

I'll be honest with you. I have been going through a stressful situation in my life. I don't think I have been handling my stress very well because it is starting to effect my health. I sprouted the worst migraine that I have ever had in my life yesterday and I realized that it was stress.

Happy National Cat Herder's Day

Lori Crofford — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:55:41 +0000

For all those hard workers in the cat herding business, today is a day to celebrate, so take a load off from those furry little felines and enjoy your day. Seriously, today is officially National Cat Herder’s Day but not in the real terms. This holiday is a metaphor for all the chaotic feelings that [...]

Financially Stressed Older Adults May Smoke or Drink More — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:52:43 +0000

A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs may have found a potential link between older adults, financial woes, and alcohol and tobacco usage. Between 1992 and 2006, researchers intermittently surveyed 2,300 people over the age of 65. During that time, 16 percent reported growing financial [...]

Stress-It Rears its Ugly Head in Weird Ways

Lori Crofford — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:36:55 +0000

Do you have strange ailments you have on a reoccurring basis and you cannot seem to figure out why they are occurring? It could be stress. Here are seven signs that stress is stressing your body out. #1.) Weekend Headaches. According to the director of the Washington University Headache Center, a sudden DROP in stress [...]