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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 Have you decided that you want to relieve more stress in your life, but don't know where to begin? Or you've made some healthy changes, and aren't sure what else you need? Here you'll find plenty to help: a basic-but-complete stress relief plan, tips for busy people, reader recommendations, and a poll. You can also get the latest updates and inspirational quotes on the Facebook Page About Stress Management. Enjoy your week! --Elizabeth Stress Relief 101: A Simple Stress Relief Plan Come to this site looking for different ways to relieve stress, and you'll find a huge selection of techniques. They all work, but how do you know which techniques to use, and when? If you don't already have a cohesive stress relief plan that works well for you, let's take a step back and look at the big picture of stress relief. See More About:  stress management how to's  stress tips  healthy lifestyle 8 Stress Tips for Busy People It seems in recent years being busy has become the rule rather than the exception. If you feel busy and stressed, and don't have a lot of time to work stress relief into your schedule, you may end up feeling tired and lethargic or overwhelmed and plagued by chronic stress. Clearly, stress relief is important even for busy people. The following are ways to get more energy, relieve stress, and find extra time in your day--a must for busy people everywhere! See More About:  help for busy people  finding balance  quick stress relief What Do YOU Find To Be Relaxing? I love to hear readers' favorite tips for stress relief. Here are a few that other readers have shared. (Click the link above to read more readers' tips, or to share your own!) "Knitting (or crochet). Working with my hands always relaxes me and I can do it almost anywhere. If I can I will go outside for a brisk walk in the park."--Shelly "Listening to anything by JS Bach helps me relax. I listen to music throughout the day. Can't live without it."--Gwen "Walk alone into a quiet or silent environment, preferably a desert, and listen to the sounds of birds, wind and the waves. Try to make the issue at hand the item to meditate upon and finally an answer will come."--Sarmos Poll: What's YOUR Favorite Stress Management Technique? What's Your Favorite Stress Management Tool? (Click on this link and you can choose more than one.) Exercise Music Yoga Meditation Positive Affirmations Breathing Exercises Reading Talking With a Friend Taking a Bath Other Stress Management Ads Stress Relief Stress Management Stress Reduction Reduce Stress Managing Stress Featured Articles Stress and Your Health: How Stress Affects Your Immune System and More Relationship Stress: Marriage, Relationship Skills & Social Support Tension Tamers: How To Feel Better Right Now Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Professional Help: Disorders, Medications and Professionals to Help   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