There is a lot of talk about Work-Life Balance. Individuals and experts talk about ensuring that work does not consume one’s life and that we take extra effort to ensure that our personal life is given enough time and focus. But I have come to see that Work-Life Balance is a misconception. Trying to balance…
Category: Stress-management
How to Live Stress-Free and Happy
Your stress relief is right here, right now. Literally, in the here and now, the current moment, there is absolutely no stress. Just stress-free happiness. So read this article over and over, pausing only to eat or sleep and you will be stress-free and happy. I’m just kidding. But reading is one way to live…
Job Stress and Your Health
Many people will state that the number one source of stress in their lives is their job. There are varying degrees of job related stress but the majority will say they experience high levels of stress several times a week and one in four people have high levels of stress every day. What you may…
Stress management and burnout; Let’s speak the same language
Stress – is it a grumpy boss, dealing with the rude public, sick kid or spouse, or churning stomach after an argument? Depending on who you talk to any of these may be considered “stress”. Stress is an overused and misunderstood term; everyone has a different meaning for it. Part of the miscommunication happens because…
Why Should I Care About Stress?
“So what’s the big deal about chronic stress anyway? Everyone is under stress these days! Besides, I am healthy so I can handle it – why worry?” Is this what the little voice in your head is saying? Or perhaps you think chronic stress is the necessary trade-off for a difficult job, demanding customers, or…
Managing Stress When In The Comfort Zone of Dis-Comfort
The choices we make, whether it’s food, how many activities we involve ourselves in, how much “stress” and responsibilities we take on, etc., are more subconscious that you may realize. People tend to seek out what is considered “familiar” and therefore reflect the choices we make across all areas of our life. When we are…
5 Tips for a Less Stressful Busy Season
A good deal of CPAs develop a range of feelings about those crazy months leading up to April 15. They appreciate the hefty revenue that’s part of the deal, which can support their practice for the rest of the year. Regrettably, too many ignore their accountant websites and other important aspects of the firm for…
How To Manage Stress
In this ever changing and always challenging almost everyone is finding himself under stress. And no wonders that this stress is much more than ever before no matters what your occupation or level of seniority or salary may be. Most of the times, we feel that our mind is not in our control. We have…
Tips for Reducing Stress in Personal & Professional Relationships
Your personal and professional relationships can be some of the biggest stress inducers in your life. The boss who doesn’t give you credit, the son who doesn’t do his homework, the spouse who seems to care about completely different things. Dealing with people brings unique challenges that make it very different than other sources of…
A Simple Guide To Meditation To Help You Deal With Stress
Meditation is one of the techniques used in stress management. A person who is riddled with problems often finds it hard to focus; which often leads to more problems cropping up due to their mistakes. Meditation techniques helps a person achieve a calm state of mind without having to resort to drugs or relaxation tools…