Thursday, June 24, 2010

About Stress Management: Add A Little Celebration To Your Day

If you can't see this email, click here

About.com

Stress Management

Stress Causes

Stress Effects

Managing Stress



From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management
Yesterday was my husband's 40th birthday, which inspired us to find new avenues for fun throughout the day, and inspired this newsletter as well. While it may not be your birthday (though if it is, Happy Birthday!) you can (and should) add more pleasure and fun to your daily life. Here's how. (Don't forget to scroll down to the Featured Articles for more.) Enjoy the rest of your week! --Elizabeth

Make Every Day 'Special'
What would you do if today were your birthday? Why is it a good idea to get a little more celebration into your daily life? Find answers (and leave your own) here.

Gratifications: A Step Up From Mere Pleasure
Life's pleasures can be helpful in terms of fulfillment, and can even build resilience, but gratifications are an entirely different thing. They can bring even more lasting benefits for you and your stress levels because, among other things, they only become more enjoyable with repetition. Learn more about the benefits of gratifications, and see how you can incorporate more of them into your life.

Shortcuts to Happiness
While it may seem that happiness is always waiting around the corner with a better job, better relationship, or better house, the happiness that comes with those acquisitions can be fleeting. More importantly, you don't have to make big changes to feel happier; you can find feelings of happiness right now. Here are some quick strategies for instant feelings of happiness.

READERS: What Do You Do For Fun?
Gratifications--the 'fun stuff' that actually requires skill and can't be done by everyone, but make you feel great--can be good for stress relief. Including this fun stuff in your life can keep you feeling more balanced, provide an experience of flow, and make life more enjoyable. Share the fun stuff you enjoy, and see what gratifications others recommend. Share Your Fun Strategies!

 


Stress Management Ads
Featured Articles
What Makes Us Happy...
Positive Emotions and Resilience
Mindfulness: The Health and Stress Relief Benefits
How Positive Thinking Impacts Your Stress Level
Free Personality Tests
Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction

 

More from About.com

Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding
The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More>



Join About.com's User Panel!
Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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
 


More Ways to Get Info on Stress Relief
Join the Facebook Group
Follow Me On Twitter
Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources

Advertisement

No comments:

Post a Comment