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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 Much of the time, physical and psychological tension can make a potentially challenging situation significantly more stressful. Think about it: when you're already feeling stressed, don't you seem to have less patience for frustrations, less energy for challenges, and less optimism for things turning out for the best? In this way, stress begets more stress. One way you can prevent this is to reduce the level of tension in your life--learn to relax at will. Relax your muscles, relax your mind, and you'll be more peaceful and better able to handle whatever comes. For more, join us on Facebook and Twitter, and enjoy your week! -Elizabeth Scott 6 Ways To Become Relaxed Get relaxed and stay relaxed when you try these simple, effective stress relief techniques. See which techniques work best for you, and make them a regular part of your life! See More About:  relaxation  healthy habits  stress management Why You Should Take A Break Why is taking a break more of a necessity than a luxury? And how can you take a break and relax if you don't have time for an official vacation? Find out how you can pack serious relaxation into short periods of time, and get the most out of your break times. See More About:  vacation  mental break  relax Meditation And Other Relaxation Techniques Meditation is a fantastic route to relaxation! But if meditation is challenging for you, there are other alternatives that can also help you to easily relax. Read up on meditation, and the techniques that work for the meditation-reluctant. See More About:  meditation  stress relief  quick stress relief If You Do Nothing Else... There are three techniques in particular that can help you to relax in the present, and can bring lasting benefits that can help with long-term resilience toward stress. If you only practice one technique on a regular basis, I recommend that you choose one of these! See More About:  relaxation  enjoying life  coping skills Stress Management Ads Stress Stress and Anxiety Coping with Stress How to Manage Stress Exercises for Stress 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 Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read 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.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com 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