Monday, January 4, 2010

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  from Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
Happy New Year! I know that there are so many of you who are ready to make that big change this year--a change that will relieve stress and improve your quality of life--and are just itching to make it happen. I also know that you'll have an easier and more successful time with a little support. (That's where I come in.) This week (and beyond), I'm providing resources to make healthy, lasting changes in your life. Don't feel you have to do things perfectly right away--it's a process. And the process begins now! (Scroll down for more resources.) --Elizabeth

 
In the Spotlight
Happy New Year! Take A Step Toward Reaching Your Goals!
Today is a great day to think about making changes. Here's a great first step to take. Find help with goal setting, and start visualizing the future you'd like to see this year--this decade!

 
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Goals To Set Now
For those who don't have clear goals for the new year, here are some excellent choices if you are looking for a less-stressed, healthier and happier new year and new decade. Read through and get inspired! (Then we'll all work toward our chosen goals together!)

 
Share Your New Year's Resolutions!
Goals, resolutions, plans for the new year--what are they? Share your new year's hopes and dreams, and see what others have to say.

 
 
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Top Picks - Reader Responses: Tell Us What You Think  from your   Guide
What stresses you the most? What do you do to relieve stress? These articles all offer you the chance to share your experiences, read about other peoples', and learn more about each topic. Join the conversation!

1) What Are Your New Year's Resolutions?
Every year, many people set New Year's Resolutions for themselves--plans for changes in one's life that can bring less stress, greater health, and increased happiness. (I recommend that people set goals rather than resolutions, in order to avoid new year perfectionism, burnout, and frustration that sabotage success.) What are your new year's resolutions? What do you really want in life? Share your new year's resolutions and tell why they're important, and see what others are planning for the new year! Share Your Resolutions!

2) How Do You Sabotage Yourself?
Self-sabotage can show up in a multitude of ways! From chronic procrastination to Type A behavior to picking the wrong people in our lives, self sabotage can be easy to fall into, and can cause untold amounts of unnecessary stress. Have you experienced self sabotage yourself? How did you recognize it? How did you stop? Share your self sabotage stories, and see what you can learn from the experiences of other readers.

3) A Better Job: Can You Create One?
Wish you had a better job? According to a poll on this site, job stress is the biggest stressor people face, and affects a great number of people. Many people would like to have a better job, but don't want to take the risk to switch jobs. If you could change your job to be a better job, what would you change? (Fewer hours, more recognition, nicer co-workers?) Or, if you've taken steps to make your current job a better job, what have you tried? Has it worked? Share your "better job" fantasies and tips! Share Your Experiences!

 
This Week's Free Resource
Maintain Healthy Habits
All the stress management information in the world is useless if it's not properly implemented, that is, stress relief strategies only work if you use them! This free, 5-day e course will help you to make lasting lifestyle changes to promote stress relief and a low-stress lifestyle. Learn how to make changes that will bring lasting benefits and, more importantly, make those changes permanent! If you've tried setting New Year's Resolutions or goals for change before and have failed, this class can supply ongoing support and motivation, as well as valuable information on how lasting change occurs, so you can create the life you really want.
 
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