About Stress Management: Eat Less, Spend Less, Do Less, Stress Less

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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 This week's theme is "less is more!" This week, and for the rest of the month, a focus on eating less, spending less, and DOING less can help you stress less. The following resources can help you to make these goals a habit, so you can actually enjoy the holiday season more, and start the new year off right: with confidence and enthusiasm rather than mild remorse. You can also share your best tips in comments and Reader Response articles, and share tips on Facebook and Twitter. Enjoy your week! -Elizabeth Holidays on a Tight Budget? Stress Not! The holiday season is one of many joys and many stresses, and, for many people, one of the main stressors of the holiday season--holiday spending--is becoming more stressful due to tight budgets and the holiday debt that so many people accrue. If you're looking for ways to celebrate the holiday in a way that brings ample joy, closeness, and lasting memories, but without the lasting debt, I have some ideas for you! (Here's a starter: agree ahead of time to limit gift prices to a certain amount, like #15, and see how creative you can get and still stay within the limit!) Combat Holiday Overeating Why do we tend to overeat during the holiday season, and what can we do to curb these tendencies so we don't have "eater's remorse" in January? Read on, and share your thoughts in the comments section. Prevent Yourself From Feeling Overwhelmed... The key to a less-stressed holiday? Well, just as each snowflake is unique, but basically similar, your approach to holiday stress relief may be unique to you, but basically this: relax! Here are some ways in which you can do this: relax! READERS RESPOND: Holiday Stress Tips Holidays can bring significant stress! What causes you holiday stress? Have you found any holiday stress solutions that work well? Share your holiday stress stories and holiday stress relief tips here. From singing carols, to 'keeping calm and getting on with it', we've got some great responses from other readers already, which you may really enjoy! See More About:  holiday stress  holiday stress relief  causes of holiday stress Stress Management Ads Stress Coping with Stress Causes of Stress Stress Health Test Stress Und Burnout Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Free Stress Tests Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 About.com Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement

About Running & Jogging: Bad Running Gifts; Cold Weather Racing Tips

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging Gift givers have good intentions when picking out gifts for their favorite runner. But they don't always understand that, while you agree that you'd look sharp in those cool, new running shoes, you're not going to run in them because they're not the right shoes for you. If you or someone you know has struggled to buy the right running gifts, here's some advice to make shopping easier. What Not to Buy Runners We runners can be picky when it comes to our gear and clothes. So here's some advice on what to avoid. (Hint: Forward this to family members who are shopping for your gifts.) Read more... See More About:  running gifts  running gear  running clothes Running Gifts Guide Here are several lists of gifts for all different types of runners. Read more... See More About:  running gear  gifts for runners  marathon training Share Your Running Gift Ideas What are the favorite running gifts? Share your gift ideas, and get inspiration from other runners. Read more... See More About:  running gifts  running gear  running apparel Cold Weather Racing Tips Although many of the same cold weather running safety tips (like "don't overdress") apply to winter racing, here are a few other things to keep in mind if you're running in a chilly race. Read more... See More About:  cold weather running  running motivation  road racing Running & Jogging Ads Unique Gifts Personalized Gifts Running Shoes Unusual Gifts Running Training Featured Articles Shop Smart for Running Clothes Christmas Running Songs Personalized Running Gifts Keep Running Through the Holidays Head to Toe Running Stretches Common Running Mistakes   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging 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 Running & Jogging 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   Must Reads How to Start Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Run Your First 5K Running Songs Advertisement