Retail Therapy and Other Slippery Slopes

 Certain activities can minimize stress in moderation, but can create more stress if you don't keep them in check. As with most things in life, it's important to know where to draw the line. Here are a few less-obvious ways to manage stress, how to make them work for you and what to avoid, and how to manage stress in the most effective ways for you.  As always, you can find more stress management tips and support on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and in my book, 8 Keys to Stress Management.  Enjoy your week!
--Elizabeth Scott

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Retail Therapy and Other Slippery Slopes  Certain activities can minimize stress in moderation, but can create more stress if you don't keep them in check. As with most things in life, it's important to know where to draw the line. Here are a few less-obvious ways to manage stress, how to make them work for you and what to avoid, and how to manage stress in the most effective ways for you.  As always, you can find more stress management tips and support on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and in my book, 8 Keys to Stress Management.  Enjoy your week! --Elizabeth Scott Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Expert You Can't Buy Happiness, But Can You Buy Stress Relief?   What are the benefits and drawbacks of "retail therapy," or shopping as a stress reliever?  (Are there benefits?)  Here's what you need to know. READ NOW The Surprising Benefits of Re-Runs   T.V. lovers all over can smile to themselves: watching television really can relieve stress, and, oddly enough, watching re-runs can bring even better benefits.  Here's why, and where to draw the line. READ NOW Process Your Feelings Without Slipping Into Rumination   Glossing over your negative feelings can make them worse, but dwelling on the negative can bring even more stress as well.  How does one find a happy medium?  Here's how to find balance when thinking about your problems. READ NOW Worst Ways to Relieve Stress--And Better Options   Co-rumination, ignoring stress, forcing things...here are some of the worst ways you can relieve stress, and some better options. READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Drinks That Can Ruin Your Diet • Top 5 Sources of Added Sugar That Will Ruin Your Diet • What Medications Work for PTSD? • What to Eat During Long Runs • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Does Alcohol Cancel the Benefits of Your Workout? • The Sugar You're Eating Without Even Knowing It • 15 Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Sodium Advertisement About Stress Management  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.