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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S.  Happy New Year!  I really want this year to be an amazing one for all of us--one with less stress and more happiness than we had in 2013, even if 2013 was a great year!  I love the possibilities inherent in the new year.  Now is the time to start thinking about what you would like your life to be like in 2014, if you could just change a few things--or even just one! This newsletter brings a wealth of resources for deciding on changes you may want to make, or small things you can add, to create a 2014 that may just be your best year yet!  As always, if you'd like more stress relief ideas during the week, join us on Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy the rest of your year!! --Elizabeth Resolutions For A Less Stressed New Year  Certain changes can really decrease your stress levels, and several of them are very simple to make. Here are 10 changes you can make that can create a more relaxed, more enjoyable, happier 2014. Which might work best for you?  Read more... Search Related Topics:  better sleep  healthy sleep  healthy habits How To Keep Your Resolutions  If you've tried new year's resolutions in the past and given up, fear not--you can do this. (Hint: now is not the time for perfectionism!) Here are some tips for creating and maintaining goals for the new year--goals you can stick to!  Read more... Search Related Topics:  setting goals  maintaining healthy habits  meaning in life When New Year's Resolutions Are Stressful  Resolutions can be exciting to set, and can be rewarding to keep, but at times they can also be stressful to strive toward, particularly if the focus is to give up something that's somewhat addictive.  Here are a few common sources of New Year's resolution stress, with resources for coping.  Read more... Search Related Topics:  the new year  maintaining healthy habits  making changes How To Choose Which Healthy Changes To Make When creating plans for change, it can be difficult to choose which changes to make.  Unfortunately, if we choose goals that are too lofty or not exciting enough, it can be difficult to maintain motivation to succeed.  Here are some proven strategies for setting just the right goals for ourselves.   Read more... Search Related Topics:  resolutions  new year  healthy changes Related Searches How to Reduce Stress Stress Relief Tips Help with Stress Stress Health Stress Management Featured Articles What Is Stress? Here's Everything You Need To Know Cortisol and Stress: How to Stay Healthy Common Symptoms of Too Much Stress How To Develop a Stress Relief Plan That Works Ongoing Stress Management Resources Individualized Stress Relief for Better Health   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   More Resources For A Happy 2014 Happiness Shortcuts Simplify Your Life: More Worthy Shortcuts Free E-Course For Lasting Change   Follow me on: Advertisement