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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 "Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head." - Ann Landers Many of us have things we need to let go of: resentments, toxic relationships, negative thinking patterns, etc. What many people find is that letting go is more difficult than it sounds. If there are things in your life you need to let go of, now is the time to start. Recognizing there's something you should no longer hold onto is the first step--give yourself a pat on the back! The next steps lie below. Enjoy your week, and I invite you to join me on Facebook or Twitter for more. -Elizabeth How To Let Go Rumination and cognitive distortions tend to drag you down and keep you there. Here's how to let go of the hold these thoughts can have on you. See More About:  anger management  stress and anger  emotional health Restructure Your Thoughts Much of letting go is habit--our habitual thought patterns shape what we get angry about and what we allow to roll off of our backs. If you're having trouble with rumination, changing your thoughts is a way to attack those negative thoughts and turn them into something more positive. See More About:  building resilience  positive change  emotional health A New Route to Forgiveness Meditation has been shown to provide a wealth of benefits to your physical and emotional health. It can also be a very effective path toward forgiveness. Read more about how to forgive, and how meditation can help. Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships Sometimes we need to let go of people who continually stress us. One of my favorite quotes is, "At some point, you have to realize that some people can be in your heart, but not in your life." Here is how to recognize who those people are, and keep them at a safe distance. See More About:  relationship stress  social support  stress and health Stress Management Ads Relieve Stress Work Stress Stress Help Stress Coping Stress Management Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement