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Stress Management In the Spotlight | More Topics | Top Picks | Make Changes Last! |   from Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Now is a time of change--many people are working toward enacting healthy changes in their lives. Vast numbers of people have already set goals for the next year, some are still realizing they'd like to, and some are even thinking about giving up right about now. Wherever you are on your journey (even if you're just in the contemplation stages right now), I'm here to give you the support you need to take it to the next level, and really put some of these healthy, stress relieving ideas into practice! This newsletter brings you some more resources that can help you know what to do and stay motivated. Scroll down for more, and have a great week! --Elizabeth   In the Spotlight Achieving Goals--Start Here We may have a burning desire to see changes in our lives--less stress, a healthier lifestyle, more money in the bank, but have a tough time getting 'there' from 'here'. If you already have motivation, this information on achieving goals can help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.              More Topics Eat What You Want! More Motivation, If You Need It... Research: Lose Weight, Save Your Brain? Exercise and Stress Relief Relieve Stress With Exercise Painless Weight Loss Eat What You Want! Try Today! 80% Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease? Here's What To Do! Stress Relief for You Stress Reduction Resources Stress FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About Stress Perhaps The Most Popular Resolution... I won't keep you in suspense--as you may have guessed, one of the most popular resolutions is to develop greater physical fitness, either by exercising, dieting, or both! (And both of these endeavors can also relieve stress.) But stress itself can throw a wrench into people's best efforts. Find resources here for pushing past the roadblocks that stress can present!   Happy New Year! Take A Step Toward Reaching Your Goals! Stress can affect our eating patterns in several ways. How does your diet change when you're under stress? Vote in the poll, and see how your answer compares to others'. Not at all. I always eat healthy, balanced meals at home, with the perfect bountiful mix of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, fiber, and all the other good stuff. I overeat. When I'm stressed, I mindlessly munch. I tend to eat when I'm not even hungry, or even late at night. I eat fast food. I get too busy to plan meals, so I go to the drive-thru or get other 'convenience food' that isn't completely healthy. I'm an 'emotional eater'. I crave sweets, or food that has empty calories, too much salt, or too much fat. I skip meals. I just get so busy I forget to eat, or I don't get around to it until I'm starving. View and Vote In Previous Polls     Sponsored Links   Top Picks - Stress FAQs  from your   Guide Here are the most frequently asked questions about stress and its effects. 1) Is Dark Chocolate An Effective Stress Reliever? Dark chocolate has been given more press lately. Is dark chocolate really not-that-bad? Is dark chocolate even GOOD for you? Learn more about the research regarding dark chocolate's effects on stress and health. 2) I Try to Meditate, But I Just Can't! What Should I Do? You always here about the benefits of meditation, but many people find it difficult to meditate. Here are some tips for relieving stress if you have a busy mind and don't like to meditate -- or find meditation difficult. 3) I'm Overwhelmed! Can Simple Tips For Managing Stress Actually Work? Managing stress effectively can be difficult when you're overwhelmed. And popular tips for managing stress don't always seem to be enough when circumstances get heavy. What works? Read more about managing stress with small, simple steps.   This Week's Free Resource Lasting Changes for Stress Relief All the stress management information in the world is useless if it's not properly implemented, that is, stress relief strategies only work if you use them! This free, 5-day e course will help you to make lasting lifestyle changes to promote stress relief and a low-stress lifestyle. Learn how to make changes that will bring lasting benefits and, more importantly, make those changes permanent! If you've tried setting New Year's Resolutions or goals for change before and have failed, this class can supply ongoing support and motivation, as well as valuable information on how lasting change occurs, so you can create the life you really want.   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. 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