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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management When it comes to self-sabotage, the saboteur is often the last to realize what's going on. This is because sometimes we judge our mistakes so harshly that we can't face them, and we live safely in a cloud of denial, where we don't have to be aware of any mistakes we might be making. Unfortunately, this state isn't nearly as 'safe' as it feels, as we tend to repeat mistakes if we can't even see that we're making them! What does it take to break out of this cycle? This newsletter can help you to shed self-sabotaging thought patterns and behaviors starting now, plus gives ample opportunity to share your wisdom and learn from others. Scroll down for more resources under 'Featured Articles' and 'Stress FAQs', and make the most of your week! -Elizabeth Stress and Self Sabotage:Are You Creating Additional Mental We've all found ourselves being impatient with people or taking out frustrations on innocent bystanders, or causing unnecessary conflicts and mental stress because stress is clouding our judgment. The following are some of the most common ways that people create mental and emotional stress in their own lives. Carefully think about whether any of these self sabotage techniques apply to you, so you can make simple changes to reduce significant mental and emotional stress from your life. Share Your Self Sabotage Stories When did you realize you were contributing to your own stress? What did you do? What advice do you have for others? Share your stories with this reader-generated article, or just see the stories of others who have battled this type of stress, too. How To Learn From Your Mistakes It's hard to face mistakes, but even harder to stay at peace when you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over. Here are some tips to turn life's difficult situations into your lessons, and gain wisdom from your mistakes. What Lessons Do You Learn From Mistakes? What have you learned from your own mistakes in life? What hard-won wisdom would you refuse to trade for the world? Share it with others who can learn from your experience, and see other readers' best! Stress Management Ads Reduce My Stress Mental Stress Stress and Hair Loss Stress Test Stress Fracture Featured Articles How To Develop Positive Self Talk Why Reframing Works Top Cognitive Reframing Techniques How To Use Cognitive Reframing Free Stress Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   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   Stress FAQs How Can I Clear My Mind? How Does Positive Thinking Impact Your Stress Level? How Can I Keep Stress From Interfering With My Sleep? Advertisement