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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., Your Guide to Stress Management. Now that it's February, there's a new wave of people looking at the resolutions from January and realizing that they haven't met their important goals--and I know you might be one of them! You may be wondering how to strengthen your resolve and make things happen for yourself, or you may be wondering if you should give up, if you haven't already done so. (Or you may be saying, 'What resolutions?' and wondering if it's too late to set some goals.) Relax. This is actually the perfect time for change! This newsletter brings ideas on how to make changes this week, and points you toward the goals that generally bring about the most important types of change. Just look over them and see what inspires you--that's an important first step, and it can be a lot of fun! The format of the newsletter has changed, but you can still scroll down for more great resources. Have a wonderful week! -Elizabeth Why It's Not Too Late--And Perhaps It's The Perfect Time! If on February 1st, you took a look at your lifestyle and found that it wasn't profoundly different from January 1st--or at least it wasn't different in the ways that you had hoped!--you may be starting to doubt your ability to make important, stress-relieving changes in your life. Learn why now is the perfect time to course-correct, and find resources for doing so. Reader Submissions: Goal Setting Tips and Stories Goal setting is an important step toward achieving goals and living the life you were meant to live. But making changes can be difficult, and it's important to make a plan that can work for you, and keep your motivation up. Filling out this page on goal setting and achieving goals can enable you to clarify your goals, help you keep motivation up as you work toward your very real goals, and provide a sense of support as we all strive toward our goals together. Share your goal setting experience here, and see the experiences of other readers. Congratulations On What You're Doing Right! How is today different from January 1st for you? What changes--big or small-have you made? Read about why it's important to reward your progress, and share your successes here. Even if you're not all the way to your goal right now, let's share some pats on the back for the life-affirming, stress-relieving changes that have been made so far! Poll: How's It Coming With Those Resolutions? Do You Continue to Work Toward Your New Year's Goals? I Stopped in January. I Made it For a While, But Eventually Stopped Trying. Yes, I'm Still Making Progress! I Didn't Make Any Goals. Stress Management Ads Family Stress Dog Training Chewing Stress Techniques Stress Relievers Fatigue Stress Featured Articles 10 Things You Should Know About the Effects of Stress Cognitive Distortion: Mental Self-Sabotage! Free E Course on Making Changes Stick Here's My Personal Goal. What's Yours? Free Stress Tests Free Stress Reduction Resources   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Back To Basics: Important Stress Info What Is Stress? How To Become Relaxed Stress Myth Quiz: What's Fact, What's Fiction? Advertisement