About Stress Management: Social Stress Relief

Stress Management In the Spotlight | More Topics | Top Picks | Helping Haiti |   from Elizabeth Scott, M.S. The people in our lives can be among the greatest causes of stress for us, and among our greatest resources for managing stress effectively. This newsletter is about dealing with people, tapping into the power of friendship for stress relief, and other people-centered stress topics. Scroll down for more, and enjoy the rest of your week! --Elizabeth   In the Spotlight Game Night Fun I'm a big proponent of game nights with friends, for several reasons. Read more about the stress relief benefits of this low-cost, high-fun practice, and find resources for more forms of social stress relief.              More Topics Can't Let Go Of Emotional Stress? Why Apologies Matter Apologies and Forgiveness Building Social Support How to Create Truly Supportive Friendships The Building Block Of Relationships Advanced Listening Skills It's Not Easy, But This Helps... How To Deal With Difficult People Research On Forgiveness A New Route To Forgiveness Get More From This Site Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction When To Disengage If you're like most people, you have a specific style for handling conflicts, and it tends to be a little heavy-handed or a little on the passive side--perfect balance is very hard to maintain. Here's some food for thought on conflict-resolution styles, a quiz to help you gain self-knowledge, and a challenge just for you. You can share your thoughts in the comments section.   Poll: Do You Hold Grudges? Do You Hold Grudges? Yes, there are many people toward whom I harbor resentment. A little; there are one or two people I haven't forgiven. No, I easily forgive and forget.     Sponsored Links   Top Picks - Stress Basics  from your   Guide If you're new to the site, or if you just want to be sure you understand stress well, the following resources can help. See how much you know, and find out what you can learn. 1) What Is Stress? Because the term is thrown around so much, many people don't understand what stress is and is not. Learn the basics answers to the question, "What is stress?", and find stress management strategies that work! 2) How To Deal With Stressors and Challenges If you're wondering how to deal with stressors, challenges and negative feelings? You're not alone. Knowing how to deal with emotional stress in a healthy way is difficult, but there are some simple strategies that apply well in many situations. Read more on how to deal with stress. 3) Common Symptoms of Too Much Stress Because so many of us face greater amounts of daily stress, we may not always know how much stress is too much. Here are some guidelines for recognizing your stress symptoms and knowing how much stress is too much stress.   This Week's Resources Read More About Haiti's Crisis, and Hoe To Help The tragedy that's happened in Haiti has a lot of people concerned and wanting to help. Read about the safe ways to donate, and read more about why helping others can help you, too.   Is Your Hound in the Doghouse? Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Stress Management Ads Family Stress Stress Techniques Stress Tips Fatigue Stress Psychological Stress Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Headaches / Migraine Sleep Disorders Mental Health Resources Panic / Anxiety Disorders Heart Disease / Cardiology   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter as damuscleman0424@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=stress&e=damuscleman0424@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About, Inc.