8th November, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
When times are “difficult” emotionally, it can be great to get a supportive visit or call from a “healthy” friend. From recent personal experience, I can celebrate some recent visits and supportive contacts with some of my good friends. I hope that you have “good” and “healthy” friends in your life who can show up » Read More
19th August, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer is beginning to show signs of winding down. Sure there are still major heat waves to deal with and hurricane season is just starting but many people are beginning to think that the time for Summer relaxation and rest is nearly, or completely, over. The next season is Fall. Autumn » Read More
4th June, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Recently, I was working in Southern California and, naturally, I had to drive around in the “Southland.” If you live in Southern California (SoCal) or if you visit there, you quickly findout two things. First, public transportation can be very difficult because SoCal is so spreadout that it is hard to get from here to » Read More
19th March, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Some people think that anytime is the right time for outdoor activities including stress management. Many people believe that the Winter may be too cold (or too wet) or the Summer may be too hot for outdoor activities but I tend to believe, with moderation, any time can be the right time to be outdoors » Read More
5th February, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
The book, Guide to Stress Reduction, is a cook book with recipes for relaxation and stress management. Find the formula that works best for you and read the step by step guided strategies for deep relaxation. The following is a list of some of the most effective stress management strategies from this book. Breathing Techniques: Diaphragmatic » Read More
19th January, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Working on stress management on your own can be difficult. A therapist, coach, or teacher can help you to develop the individualized stress management program that may be best for you however, an online course can be a great tool. Some people can not afford the time or financial commitment to get regular professional counseling. » Read More
30th October, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Have you heard about Autogenic Training as a stress management or anxiety control technique? If you haven’t, you should look into it. Autogenic Training was first developed in 1928 in Germany. There has been a lot of research regarding the success of using Autogenic Training Phrases with stress/anxiety related disorders like: panic/anxiety, high blood pressure, migraine » Read More
4th September, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
These tips are at the core of my 1 day stress management program. Contact us if you have any questions regarding stress reduction coaching through the Stress Education Center’s website at www.dstress.com Tip #1 Take 40 Deep Slow Diaphragmatic Breaths Each Day (Spread evenly throughout your day not all at once at the end of the day » Read More
21st August, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
The Stress Education Center will be releasing a new audio which is designed to increase your productivity. This technique will help you to focus better and to reduce internal distractions that can lead to mistakes, rob your energy, and minimizes the stress that steals your creatvity. Coaching clients have found that this technique saves them » Read More
11th August, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
We figure that there are 19 million “Heroes” in the United States that we are trying reachout to and to serve. That’s a lot of great people doing important things for the service of our society. I am including men and women in: law enforcement, military, fire services, emergency responders, veterans, and emergency medical providers. » Read More
