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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  As I've mentioned before, the way we look at the circumstances we face in life has a profound impact on how we experience stress, respond to challenges, and perceive the events in our lives. For more examples of how this works, this newsletter brings information on how your perspective shapes your experience, and explains some of the minor mental shifts that can have a major impact on the way you think, feel, and act. Use the information to your best advantage, and enjoy! -Elizabeth For more stress management resources, connect with me through Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest! Cognitive Reframing: A Simple Way To Shift Your Life  You may now be convinced that looking at things from a new perspective has its advantages, but do you know how to get from where you are to where you want to be? It can be as simple as telling yourself, "Self, let's view this as a challenge instead of as a threat," but there are a few more things you can tell yourself that can broaden your ability and make the shifts come easier. Here's what to do.  Read more Search Related Topics:  optimism  cognitive techniques  mental stress relief Comedy or Tragedy?  Sometimes movies can cement ideas for us in an easier way because they provide a rich example of an idea we're trying to grasp. This movie, intentionally or unintentionally, does a nice job of illustrating how simple it is to change the way we look at things, and shift our whole experience of life.  Read more Search Related Topics:  laughter  sense of humor  perspective Study: Your Perspective About Tests Can Make Or Break You  For students and parents of students (or really, for anyone who is tested at some point in life), this research can be hugely empowering. Learn more about the benefits that can come with a shift in perspective, and score higher on your next test!  Read more Threat Vs. Challenge: A Minor Shift, A Major Impact  Facing challenges in life makes us stronger and more empowered. Facing threats can be stressful. Research shows that one small shift can often make all the difference between the two. Read on, and find out how you can take much of the stress out of your struggles.  Read Now Search Related Topics:  mental stress  mental stress relief  self-talk Related Searches Anxiety and Stress Relieve Stress Stress Releif Stress Depression Reduce Stress Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Stress Relief on Social Media Facebook Page About Stress Management Twitter: @ElizabethScott Pinterest: ElizabethScott6   Follow me on: Advertisement