30th April, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Most people want to be healthy. Most people enjoy feeling good, having energy, and having their bodies be able to do the activities that are required. Most people take their good health for granted until an accident or illness robs them of their naivety. As we get older, most of us discover that good health » Read More
13th April, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Before the “Information Age” erupted in the late 1970’s, our lives were not driven by 24/7 communication technology. We did have telephones but many of the technologies we now take for granted were not then available. There were no: cell phones, pagers, fax machines, internet, personal computers, I-Pods, e-mail, instant messaging, even as many answering » 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
26th February, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
There are many books and articles regarding the benefits of developing a PMA - Positive Mental Attitude. There is some research that has been conducted to determine whether using the principles of “PMA” can improve: health, life expectancy, productivity/performance, emotional well being, work life/success, spiritual development, and even financial well being. (Actually, I am sure » 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
3rd February, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - 1 Comment
You may not have thought much about this but, how do we heal? Doctors and scientists have not been able to fully explain how the body heals. Some health care professionals may try to take credit for the healing process, but the best these health care practionners can take credit for is helping to improve » Read More
22nd January, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
More than 70% of people who suffer from chronic pain can learn to control chronic pain! For many of these people the tools that they can use will help to prevent some, or all, of their pain! For all of these people, they can learn to reduce the intensity of their pain and this will » 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
18th December, 2010 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
One of the most powerful stress management techniques is to find your way into the present moment. When we are stressed or anxious we are often consumed by an event from the past or a fear of the unknown in our future. It is easier said than done but, getting back into our bodies, in the » 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
