| from Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Because so many people are taking a few days off, not reading email, and otherwise occupied for the next few days because of Christmas, some of you are reading this on Thursday, some on Monday (when another newsletter has also arrived), and some much later. Therefore, I'm including some information that applies to what's going on right now (Christmas Eve!) and plenty that can be applied to stress at any time. I hope you have a wonderful week, and really enjoy the good things in your life, sans stress. (And if you're feeling a lot of stress, here are some tools to manage it!) Don't miss the Reader Response articles and the Social Stress Quiz--you'll find them if you scroll down! --Elizabeth | | In the Spotlight | Too Excited To Sleep? My kids will be bouncing off the wall tonight, and I anticipate having some difficulty drifting off to sleep as well. It's just to exciting! Fortunately, I have some resources up my sleeve, and I'm sharing them with you. Here are some tricks to get to sleep tonight, and at any time during the year. Sweet dreams! | | Frequently Asked Questions About Stress There are some basic questions about stress that get asked over and over--and the answers are important to know. Linked are some commonly asked questions about stress. Each has a brief answer, along with stress management resources and information to help you explore things further. Read up and get your questions answered. | Develop Positive Self Talk Negative self talk can limit you, increase your stress level, and adversely affect your self concept. Here are some ways you can stop negative self talk from damaging you, and reduce stress and improve your life by developing the habit of positive self talk. | Sponsored Links | | | Top Picks - Reader Responses: Tell Us What You Think from your Guide | | What stresses you the most? What do you do to relieve stress? These articles all offer you the chance to share your experiences, read about other peoples', and learn more about each topic. Join the conversation! | 1) Routes to Forgiveness Forgiveness isn't always easy, but it's generally necessary for emotional health and peace of mind. There are several routes to forgiveness--what's yours? Share your forgiveness recipe, and see how others manage to forgive. You'll also find linked research on forgiveness. 2) What Do You Look For In A Friendship? Friendship is one of life's greatest gifts! Research shows that strong friendships can help us weather life's stresses more easily, and bring a host of other benefits as well. What do you look for in a friendship? Share your thoughts, and see what others have to say. 3) Tips For Simple Living There are many routes to simple living, and the more you try, the easier simple living can be. Share your tips for simple living, and see what simple living tips have worked well for others. | This Week's Free Resource | | Quiz: Is Your Social Life Stressing You? This quiz is designed to assess the state of your relationships, support network, and social life as a whole to help you see if work is needed in this area, or if you have all the support you need. At the end of this 10-question personality test, you'll be given resources to help you create and maintain healthier relationships. | Feeling Under the Weather? | | Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More>
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