About Stress Management: Have Some Fun This Year

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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 While many of us are setting resolutions to get fit or stress less, don't forget about the very real need to have a little more fun in your life! Far from being indulgent (like many believe), making plans to have more fun can bring real benefits to your health and your happiness, and can even make you more productive at work. Want to have 'fun' as your stress reliever of the month? Read up and see how (and why)! And have a fun week! -Elizabeth The Benefits of Hobbies Hobbies are more than mere ways to stave off boredom. Not only do they provide you with a non-work spot on your schedule and offer you a means of connecting with others, they bring just the right amount of pleasure, eustress and gratification to your life. (And if you're not sure what those last words mean or how they benefit you, you really should read this article!) See More About:  hobbies  stress relievers  lifestyle balance The Benefits of Laughter Updated with new research, this article brings you enough information on "the best medicine" and one of my favorite stress relievers, laughter, to propel you into making changes that will bring more giggles to your week. Laugh more, stress less! See More About:  laughter  stress relief  healthy lifestyle Have Some Fun in 2011 Having a little leisure in life has real benefits for health and stress management, but how does one fit in the fun when the schedule is already packed? Here are some strategies to get regular doses of fun in your life. See More About:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support What's Your Favorite Hobby for Stress Relief? I have a client who literally knitted herself out of an overwhelmingly stressed state and made many beautiful creations in the process. Moving up the martial arts belt ladder is a hobby that became my favorite coping technique for years. What hobby brings you stress relief? See More About:  reader responses  user answers  hobbies Stress Management Ads Stress Management Stress Relief Stress Reduction Stress Anger Managing Stress Featured Articles Free Personality Tests 5-Minute Stress Relief! Make 2011 Your Best Year Yet! Stress And... How Stressed IS Everyone? Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> 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 Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement