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Bounce Back
Let it go, communicate, and get help
If you're laid off, you can take steps to minimize the mental stress and help cope with the impact, says Josh Klapow, author of Living Smart: Five Essential Skills to Change Your Health Habits Forever. -
Lower Stress in Two Minutes or Less
Try these simple techniques
“Stress doesn’t just make you feel tense and edgy, it can actually impair your health,” says Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. “Thankfully, there’s plenty we can do on our own to reduce stress in our lives.” -
Take Stress Relief Seriously
Recognize your body’s warning signs
Current economic conditions are escalating financial pressures and personal stress for many. It’s easy to see how financial uncertainty could add to daily stress, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck. -
New Year’s Resolutions
A good time for reflection
Reduce stress and anxiety in 2010. Here’s how. -
Seven Habits (to Break) of Highly Effective People
Success may come at a hefty cost
Whether you’re running for president, moving up the corporate ladder, or juggling your family’s activities, it’s crucial that you take a break to care for yourself. -
Ticker Shock
As the stock market fluctuates, your heart may be taking the shock
Take a break from upsetting financial news. Here are seven everyday techniques for reducing stress. -
Doodle What Bugs You
Stress-reduction suggestions from the NIH
Doodle your way to serenity? -
The Healing Power of Music
Our bodies can feel it – music therapy makes a difference for those suffering from illness, pain, disability, or stress. Let the rhythm help you heal! -
Ticked Off? Try These Tips
Self-Care and Prevention
Miffed that your insurance rates went up—again? Annoyed that a stranger cut you off in traffic? Ticked because your kids aren’t coming over often enough? -
Relax in Just 6 Seconds
Stress Management
The next time you find yourself becoming stressed, try these steps designed to bring about a quieting reflex. -
When Traveling Gets Difficult: 9 Tips to Keep Your Cool
Stress Management
Keeping your cool when faced with extra long lines, flight cancellations, and booked hotels can truly be a challenge. -
Less Mess Equals Less Stress
Stress Management
Decreasing your household mess also can reduce stress. -
Picture This
Stress Management
Visual imagery or mentally visualizing yourself doing a task or being present in a place is like a dream. If you use visual imagery, you may become more relaxed. -
Top 10 Things That Cause Conflict During the Holidays and What You Can Do About It
Stress Management
Here's a look at the top 10 things that cause conflict and drive us crazy during the holidays. -
10 Tips For Harmonious Holidays—And We Don’t Mean Music
Stress Management
Give your family members the “present” of presence. Make sure all you are giving this season comes only from the heart.



