Newsletter

January 31, 2008 Keeping An Open Mind

It should come as no surprise to my readers that money and the ability for people to make decent livings is at the top of the list of criteria for stress predictors.

Almost everyone I talk to lately has been concerned about finances and the economy. During the past few months the stock market has been on a roller coaster ride that has caused people’s heads to spin and stomachs to turn. The housing market has declined over the past couple of years and people in related businesses have had to hustle to make adjustments. We are perhaps facing some even rougher times ahead but none of the financial pundits are certain about anything anyway!

Stress can be overwhelming in a climate of fear and uncertainty. It is always at the most difficult of times that we are called upon to be strongest. For you to survive and help yourself and your family you need to be able to cope effectively with the stress of today’s erratic economy.

In this month’s Newsletter I offer some tips for managing your stress in this environment of uncertainty. It is important for those of you who are feeling particularly vulnerable to take heed and make some necessary changes in your approa... Please read on

Coping: Stress And The Economy

Top 10 Tips

Stress is the pressure we feel at any given time. Whenever there is a change we experience the stress of adjusting to that change. Adjusting to a downturn in business and fear of financial deterioration or collapse is a real challenge. However, stress is a fact of life and how we deal with it makes all the difference.

There are two types of stressors, internal and external. The external stressors, such as financial markets and the weather we have no control over. The internal stressors, such as our attitude and taking care of our health we have considerable control over.

What follows are 10 tips on how to cope with stress during these uncertain times:

Develop Support: You need a coach, mentor or some good people to bounce ideas off. In times of financial stress people are often embarrassed about the circumstances they have gotten into. They might isolate or hide because they are ashame... Please read on