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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 Sometimes our style of responding to stress can create a negative feedback loop that actually creates more stress in our lives. One of these 'loops' is known as 'rumination,' and it can become its own stressor. Learn how to recognize rumination when it's happening, and shift your focus so you'll be relieving--rather than magnifying--the stress in your life. Enjoy your week! -Elizabeth Are You Magnifying Your Stress? Have you ever found yourself thinking about an issue in your life and realizing that you have moved from constructive problem-solving to obsessive stressing? Do you wonder if there are times that you magnify the stress you feel in a given situation by shifting your focus? Read on for resources to better understand the phenomenon of rumination, and see what you can do about it. Tips for Letting Go of Stress and Anger Find several research-proven techniques that can help you to let go of negative emotions and the stress that can come from them. See More About:  anger management  stress and anger  emotional health How To Deal With Negative Emotions One reader asks: "Sometimes I feel overcome with negative emotions, feelings of hurt, anger or frustration. I've heard that it isn't good to "stuff my feelings," but I also don't want to dwell on these negative feelings. How should I deal with these negative emotions in a healthy way?" Read on for more... Quiz: Are You Prone To Rumination? How rumination-prone are you? This 8-question quiz can assess your style of dealing with emotional stress and determine if you are prone to ruminate or let go, and provides resources if you are, indeed, a ruminator. See More About:  rumination  stress tests  personality tests Stress Management Ads Stress How to Stress Relief Coping with Stress Anxiety and Stress Causes of Stress Featured Articles Free Stress Tests Stress and Your Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. 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 What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement