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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  Last week, I participated in my first #AskAnExpert interview with About.com.  (If you missed it, you can still watch it on YouTube now.)  There were some great questions asked by my interviewer as well as from readers, and there was more that I wanted to say than time to say it.  This newsletter brings you some of the most asked-about information from the interview (in detail), as well as some information we didn't have time to touch upon.  Any questions?  Send them to me!  I'll answer them in a future FAQ article. You can also connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as well as my About.com Stress page for more stress info. Enjoy your week!   --Elizabeth Make Positive Self-Talk A Habit Changing your self talk really can change your life, at least if you do it the right way. The trick is to be aware of the reality of your situation (don't try to convince yourself of something you know isn't true) but focus on what is true and positive in your current situation. Here's now and why.  Learn More Search Related Topics:  positive affirmations  optimism  emotional stress The Most Delicious Stress Tip... One of my favorite stress management techniques to share (and one that always seems to get a positive response) is the chocolate meditation.  Yes, there is a right way to eat chocolate to maximize its benefits and minimize your chance of eating too much of it.  Try It Now Search Related Topics:  chocolate  meditation  meditation techniques Savor The Present Moment Savoring the present moment is one of the best things you can do to minimize anxiety about the future or rumination about the past.  This page is one of a four-part article on how to enjoy life more by savoring experiences.  Learn several ways to do so now, and you'll feel less stressed in each moment.  Read Now Search Related Topics:  mindfulness  gratitude  journaling Research and Loving-Kindness Meditation The loving-kindness meditation is scientifically shown to reduce stress and increase feelings of social connection, leading to greater happiness and inner peace. I had meant to talk about this during the interview, but we ran out of time, so I'm sharing it here!  Learn more about the research and practice of loving-kindness meditation. Try Now Search Related Topics:  fun  fun stress relief  having Related Searches How to Manage Stress Managing Stress Anxiety and Stress Stress Relief Stress Management Featured Articles Financial Stress - Managing Your Money AND Your Stress Professional Help: Disorders, Medications and Professionals to Help Stress Relief Products:Books, Music and Devices to Help Relieve Stress Situational Stress: From Holidays to Disasters, Understanding & Coping Holidays and Observances That Help With Stress Management Blog   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   Social Media Stress Relief Facebook: About Stress Management Twitter: @ElizabethScott Pinterest: ElizabethScott6   Follow me on: Advertisement