About Stress Management: November: How To Make The Most Of The Month!

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management  There are a few special opportunities for stress relief that come only in November.  Some of them are writing-related observances that fall in November, so now is the time to plan and put them into action.  Another is the ending of Daylight Saving time--this newsletter brings you ideas to make the most of that "extra hour."  And finally, November 1st is "Give Up Your Should"s day and, although I can't say you "should" celebrate it, I encourage you to do so if you're interested in another effective way to relieve stress.  Enjoy, and have a fantastic rest-of-the-week!   --Elizabeth Give Up Your "Shoulds"--Starting Today!   November 1st is "Give Up Your Shoulds" Day and you really should give yourself a break and celebrate!  Here's what's so bad about having too many "shoulds" and other distorted thinking habits. Here's how Search Related Topics:  cognitive distortions  stress and personal pressure  thinking patterns Get In The "Write" Frame Of Mind   Three observances in November encourage you to write.  They are National Lifewriting Month, National Novel Writing Month, and National Family Stories month.  I encourage you to try at least one this November and enjoy!  Read more Search Related Topics:  stress management and journaling  creative stress relief  november observances Make The Most of That Extra Hour   Most of us love having an extra hour in our day, so even those who don't love Daylight Saving Time can usually appreciate the extra time.  But we shouldn't waste that time--here are some tips for making the most of it by getting a little more fun into your life.  Read more Search Related Topics:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support Really Enjoy That Chocolate!  Because celebrating Halloween might bring extra chocolate into your house, you may want to get to know the benefits that come from chocolate, and the ways in which you can use it as a stress reliever.  Read more Search Related Topics:  chocolate  meditation  wellness Related Searches Stress and Anxiety Effects of Stress Stress Management What Is Stress Stress Relief Tips Featured Articles Power Napping For Stress Management Pinterest: Stress Management 10 Self-Care Strategies For Stress Relief Pinterest: Job Stress Relief Stress and Cognitive Distortions Pinterest: Inspiration   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Social Media Resources Facebook: About Stress Management Twitter: @ElizabethScott Pinterest: ElizabethScott6   Follow me on: Advertisement