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Archive for April, 2009

• Best Exercise to Beat Stress

  Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

  Everyone has a favorite way to release stress.  Exercise is a choice method, and everyone has their favorites. 
  MY PERSONAL FAVORITE is a 60 – 90 minute yoga class*.  The sweat session has other physical benefits as well!  Of course, if I just have a few minutes, even simple breathing and stretching yoga postures can help [...]

• Work Gym: 60 seconds to toned and trim?

  Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

  “I wish I could work out, but I am so stressed with impending deadlines – I just don’t have time!”  “I planned to go before work, but couldn’t get out of bed!”  “I have to go out to lunch with my friends to get away from work stress!”  “By the end of the day, there’s [...]

• Stressed? I turn it upside down!

  Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

  Confession:  I sat at my desk too long yesterday … into last night.
  Result:  my body feels so tense – it doesn’t seem possible, but I’m SORE from SITTING IN A CHAIR too long!
  I turn it upside down:  my favorite move in yoga class is one of the simplest – Downward Dog*.  I do this for just [...]

• Six Deep Breaths

  Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

  Yes, it may sound cliche, but one of the best stress – busting techniques I always fall back on is deep breathing.
  When confronted with a stressful situation at work, try this simple 60-second exercise: take six deep breaths for 10 total seconds each (five seconds in, five seconds out).  This can help you feel more [...]

• Mondays are “Office Nutrition Days” on the No Stress Work website

  Monday, April 20th, 2009

  Have you ever noticed that, even if you start the day with healthy intentions, an abnormally long to-do list and stressful day at work lead you to the baked goods in the office kitchen?
  THIS MONDAY’S TIP:  when stress = cheesecake (or chocolate or chips … ) craving, negotiate a deal with yourself.  I like to drink [...]