Stress Management
We all face demands in our life that cause stress. We respond to stress through our autonomic nervous system, and we can also learn to calm down our nervous systems. Here are a variety of resources to help you manage stress.
Counting Idiots: A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Road Rage
Counting idiots can help you drive more safely without getting angry at other drivers. Try it next time you find yourself getting angry on the highway.
Counting idiots can help you drive more safely without getting angry at other drivers. Try it next time you find yourself getting angry on the highway.
Meditation results in Brain Growth
Recent research has found that regular meditation practice results in increased thickness of grey matter in the cortex of the brain. The increases were found in areas that are involved in sensory, cognitive and emotional processing.
Recent research has found that regular meditation practice results in increased thickness of grey matter in the cortex of the brain. The increases were found in areas that are involved in sensory, cognitive and emotional processing.
A Simple Form of Meditation
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation that anyone can use. Using this simple technique daily can decrease stress in your life and help you focus.
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation that anyone can use. Using this simple technique daily can decrease stress in your life and help you focus.
Getting Together with Family
The Holidays and other family times are not always easy. Here are some tips to help.
The Holidays and other family times are not always easy. Here are some tips to help.
Coming to Our Senses - Full Review
Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Coming to Our Senses expands on his earlier work to mindfully consider the present moment in the wider world around us.
Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Coming to Our Senses expands on his earlier work to mindfully consider the present moment in the wider world around us.
Stress Management and Serenity
A prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr has helped thousands with a simple idea.
A prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr has helped thousands with a simple idea.
How Stressed-Out Are You?
Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you’ll explode?
Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you’ll explode?
How Stress Affects the Immune System
We have known for some time that stress affects our immune systems. Many studies have shown that stress can suppress the immune system, but other studies have shown boosts in the immune system under stress. A July 2004 meta-analysis of 293 studies conducted over the past 30 years puts the pieces of the puzzle together.
We have known for some time that stress affects our immune systems. Many studies have shown that stress can suppress the immune system, but other studies have shown boosts in the immune system under stress. A July 2004 meta-analysis of 293 studies conducted over the past 30 years puts the pieces of the puzzle together.
Managing Acute Stress: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Learn about the Fight-or-Flight response and diaphragmatic breathing.
Learn about the Fight-or-Flight response and diaphragmatic breathing.
How to calm down in under a minute
A quick way to relax when you need to
A quick way to relax when you need to
Women and Stress
Rather than the usual male tendency to fight-or-flee, women seem to 'tend-or-befriend' under stress.
Rather than the usual male tendency to fight-or-flee, women seem to 'tend-or-befriend' under stress.
Work Stress - Long Work Hours Are Not the Culprit
Downsizing and increased productivity goals mean longer work hours and higher stress for many workers. But Dan Ganster has found that the longer hours are not the cause of the stress experienced by workers and their families.
Downsizing and increased productivity goals mean longer work hours and higher stress for many workers. But Dan Ganster has found that the longer hours are not the cause of the stress experienced by workers and their families.
How to Meditate
It's easy to do. Learn a simple technique to help you relax and focus your mind.
It's easy to do. Learn a simple technique to help you relax and focus your mind.
Do Vacations Really Help?
A summer 2002 survey of 1000 Americans by the Gallup organization found that most of us return from vacation more tired then when we left. It doesn't have to be that way.
A summer 2002 survey of 1000 Americans by the Gallup organization found that most of us return from vacation more tired then when we left. It doesn't have to be that way.
Why are Natural Environments Special?
Nature helps us relax. What is it about these natural environments?
Nature helps us relax. What is it about these natural environments?
How to Meditate Mindfully
Another meditation technique. It started as a Buddhist practice, but you can do it too.
Another meditation technique. It started as a Buddhist practice, but you can do it too.
Stressed at Work? Taking a Coffee Break Might Make Things Worse.
Men who work alone may increase their stress levels by taking a coffee break in the belief that it will help them perform faster. On the other hand, men who work in teams could feel less stressed after enjoying a sharp intake of caffeine, but this may make them less effective.
Men who work alone may increase their stress levels by taking a coffee break in the belief that it will help them perform faster. On the other hand, men who work in teams could feel less stressed after enjoying a sharp intake of caffeine, but this may make them less effective.
How to worry less
It doesn't help
It doesn't help
About Stress Management
Melissa Stöppler, M.D. has a whole About site on stress management. Learn more at her site.
Melissa Stöppler, M.D. has a whole About site on stress management. Learn more at her site.
Managing Stress - The Relaxation Response
Learn about this form of meditation that can help you calm down.
Learn about this form of meditation that can help you calm down.
Managing Stress - Too Much of a Good Thing?
Moderate stress can be positive, but too much is a problem.
Moderate stress can be positive, but too much is a problem.
Stress Information from MEDLINE Plus
The National Library of Medicine has compiled links and resources on stress. The focus is in government resources, but there is other good stuff here too.
The National Library of Medicine has compiled links and resources on stress. The focus is in government resources, but there is other good stuff here too.
Coping with Data Smog
What to do about Information Overload
What to do about Information Overload
Stress and Anxiety Research Society
a multidisciplinary, international organization of researchers who share an interest in problems of stress, coping, and anxiety.
a multidisciplinary, international organization of researchers who share an interest in problems of stress, coping, and anxiety.
Why are Natural Environments Special?
Nature relaxes us and recharges our batteries.
Nature relaxes us and recharges our batteries.
Using your Computer to Manage your Emotions
Emotions Manager 2000 may help you get in touch with your feelings
Emotions Manager 2000 may help you get in touch with your feelings
Transcendental Meditation
A form of meditation popularized by the Beatles who visited the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It can be a powerful relaxation technique, but treat their claims of unique benefits with skepticism.
A form of meditation popularized by the Beatles who visited the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It can be a powerful relaxation technique, but treat their claims of unique benefits with skepticism.
Coping with Data Smog
What to do about Information Overload.
What to do about Information Overload.
Fitness & Nutrition - Panic/Anxiety Disorders
Annotated links on fitness & nutrition for panic/anxiety disorders.
Annotated links on fitness & nutrition for panic/anxiety disorders.
Self-Help & Maintenance: Relaxation
Annotated links on relaxation for panic/anxiety disorders
Annotated links on relaxation for panic/anxiety disorders
Assertiveness - Panic/Anxiety Disorders Net Links
Annotated links on assertiveness.
Annotated links on assertiveness.
Self-Help & Maintenance: Self-Confidence
Annotated links on self-confidence.
Annotated links on self-confidence.
Time Management - Panic/Anxiety Disorders
Annotated links on time management.
Annotated links on time management.
American Institute of Stress
The site contains some information on stress, but little online content. Their brochures are only available by mail for a fee.
The site contains some information on stress, but little online content. Their brochures are only available by mail for a fee.
Center for Anxiety & Stress Treatment
Scroll past the book and tape ads and you'll find some online help.
Scroll past the book and tape ads and you'll find some online help.
How to Survive Unbearable Stress
A wonderful site which presents stress management information in a manner which is accessible to teens but also appropriate for adults. Includes information in English and Spanish.
A wonderful site which presents stress management information in a manner which is accessible to teens but also appropriate for adults. Includes information in English and Spanish.
MindTools - How to Master Stress
A sound presentation on stress and stress management techniques. Good presentation of cognitive, behavioral, and physical stress management techniques.
A sound presentation on stress and stress management techniques. Good presentation of cognitive, behavioral, and physical stress management techniques.
Relax Intuit
It looks like an ad for a tape and a book, but there really is some information here too.
It looks like an ad for a tape and a book, but there really is some information here too.
Stress Management: A Review of Principles
This site is in outline form. The material can be used to teach a stress management course, but it may be a little difficult to follow.
This site is in outline form. The material can be used to teach a stress management course, but it may be a little difficult to follow.
Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Page
Ernesto A. Randolfi, PhD's site includes stress quotes, a BBS, and a very comprehensive set of links
Ernesto A. Randolfi, PhD's site includes stress quotes, a BBS, and a very comprehensive set of links
Conscious Living Foundation
The Conscious Living Foundation is primarily a catalog of stress management and biofeedback items.
The Conscious Living Foundation is primarily a catalog of stress management and biofeedback items.
Burn-out Busters
From FriedSocialWorker.com, some wise advice.
From FriedSocialWorker.com, some wise advice.
Walk Away From Stress
Walking can be a great stress reducer. Promote a sense of peace and rhythm in your life.
Walking can be a great stress reducer. Promote a sense of peace and rhythm in your life.