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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management September is a busy month for most people. Parents and kids from school age to college age are adjusting to new school schedules, which generally keep us busier. The days are becoming shorter again, and liesure time is dwindling. It gets easier to become too busy without realizing it, and that's when stress management can become more challenging. This newsletter brings strategies--some of them ones that may be the opposite of what you find yourself wanting to do when you're busy--that can help you to keep from being overwhelmed by activity, and enjoy life at a more relaxed pace. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week, and the coming season as well! -Elizabeth Scott Why More Sleep Is Especially Important For Busy People Students, parents, and those hit by a more challenging job market (have I missed anyone?) are getting busier these days, and might be tempted to skimp on sleep to find some extra time in the schedule. (I know, I've been there.) Read on for convincing reasons why missing sleep is the last thing busy people should be doing, to learn why sleep is more elusive when you're stressed, and to see how you can get the sleep you need, even when you're stressed and busy. See More About:  better sleep  healthy living  sleep and health How And Why You Need To Take A Mental Break When you're busy, your thoughts may be racing from identifying, monitoring, and planning all the things you need to get done. Taking a few minutes to quiet your mind may feel like the last thing you have time for. (I understand; I've been here too!) Read why it's important for you to do so, and see how you can quickly quiet your mind and go on with your day, less stressed. See More About:  meditation  stress relief  quick stress management You Know What They Say About "All Work And No Play," But... When you have a lot of work to do and a very full schedule, finding time for fun may not seem like a top priority. However, having down time and fun time can help you to stay more productive and less stressed. Learn more about the importance of fun, and how you can fit it into your day. See More About:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support Tips For How To Fit In All These Important Activities So while it's important to find time for sleep, mental breaks, and fun, finding time for these important activities can be challenging for those who need it most--busy people! Here are some time management tips and shortcuts that can help you carve out some time for these activities. Maintaining balance may be easier than you think! See More About:  time management  organization  productivity Stress Management Ads Stress Anxiety and stress Causes of stress Coping with stress Stress relief tips Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. 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 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement