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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 Because May is National Meditation Month, it's the perfect time to start a meditation practice if you haven't already, or try some new meditation techniques if you're already established in meditation. Because meditation brings some wonderful health benefits as well as short-term and long-term stress relief, it's truly worthwhile to start a meditation practice, beginning today. The following are resources that can get you started, help you along, and provide trouble-shooting tips for bumps in the road you may find along the way. Give it a try, and have a wonderful week! Meditation for the Masses I'm a big fan of meditation, both as a technique to recommend to readers and clients, and as a personal practice for stress relief, so I'm happy to publicize that meditation has its own month. But some may ask, 'Why meditation? And why nudge people into it?' Find out more about the benefits of meditation, and how to get started, and you just may find yourself nudging your friends toward it as well! Benefits of Meditation Research on Loving Kindness Meditation Study: Meditation Relieves Stress in People Like You! Types of Meditation to Try There are almost as many different ways to meditate as there are people who meditate, but techniques fall into main categories. Here are some popular meditation techniques that have brought peace to many people. Walking Meditation Mantra Meditation Loving Kindness Meditation See More About:  meditation techniques  easy meditation  healthy habits Meditation Challenges--How To Get Past Them Meditation can be a little more challenging for some people than for others. While it is a stress relief technique that is available to everyone, if you're having some issues with meditation, the following resources can help: Meditation For Perfectionists Meditation For Busy People "I Can't Meditate--Help!" Find Other Stress Relief Techniques That Work For You! Meditation is a fantastic technique that works very well, but there are many more ways to relieve stress. And while there are many great stress relievers available, but not every one is a good match for every personality. This stress reliever personality quiz evaluates different aspects of your personality, including your strengths, weaknesses and tastes, and points you to the best stress relievers for your particular personality traits, making it easier for you to find--and stay with--healthy new stress relief habits. See More About:  personality tests  lifestyle balance  stress relief Stress Management Ads Managing Stress Stress and Anxiety Stress Release Stress Anxiety Relieve Stress Featured Articles Relationship Stress: Marriage, Relationship Skills & Social Support Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Understanding Stress: Stress Basics, Causes of Stress & Research Stress Tests / Personality Tests / Stress Assessment Students and Stress: Study Habits, Organization Skills & Stress Help Managing Job Stress: Getting Along With Co-Workers and Thriving   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 Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources   Follow me on: Advertisement