As good as #8 on the Stress Relief list is, it was # 9 and a little magic from 1995 that made me laugh.....Hit it Skee-Lo!!!
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Stress Relief
If you ever had a day at the office like I did today , maybe this list (found it while Google-ing) can help you too (especially # 8 !!). I always say lists like these are obvious solutions, but sometimes the brain is going 500 MPH that we need the info right in front of us.
1. Breathing Exercises
Deep breathing is an easy stress reliever that has numerous benefits for the body, including oxygenating the blood, which ‘wakes up’ the brain, relaxing muscles and quieting the mind. Breathing exercises are especially helpful because you can do them anywhere, and they work quickly so you can de-stress in a flash. The Karate Breathing Meditation is a great exercise to start with, and this basic breathing exercise can be done anywhere!
2. Meditation
Meditation builds on deep breathing, and takes it a step further. When you meditate, your brain enters an area of functioning that’s similar to sleep, but carries some added benefits you can’t achieve as well in any other state, including the release of certain hormones that promote health. Also, the mental focus on nothingness keeps your mind from working overtime and increasing your stress level. Here's an article on different types of meditation to help you get started.
3. Guided Imagery
It takes slightly more time to practice guided imagery, but this is a great way to leave your stress behind for a while and relax your body. Some find it easier to practice than meditation, as lots of us find it more doable to focus on ‘something’ than on ‘nothing’. You can play natural sounds in the background as you practice, to promote a more immersive experience.
4. Visualizations
Building on guided imagery, you can also imagine yourself achieving goals like becoming healthier and more relaxed, doing well at tasks, and handling conflict in better ways. Also, visualizing yourself doing well on tasks you’re trying to master actually functions like physical practice, so you can improve your performance through visualizations as well!
5. Self-hypnosis
Self-hypnosis incorporates some of the features of guided imagery and visualizations, with the added benefit of enabling you to communicate directly you’re your subconscious mind to enhance your abilities, more easily give up bad habits, feel less pain, more effectively develop healthier habits, and even find answers to questions that may not be clear to your waking mind! It takes some practice and training, but is well worth it. Learn more about using hypnosis to manage stress in your life.
6. Exercise
Many people exercise to control weight and get in better physical condition to become more healthy or physically attractive, but exercise and stress management are also closely linked. Exercise provides a distraction from stressful situations, as well as an outlet for frustrations, and gives you a lift via endorphins as well. This article can tell you more about the stress management benefits of exercise, and help you get more active in your daily life.
7. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
By tensing and relaxing all the muscle groups in your body, you can relieve tension and feel much more relaxed in minutes, with no special training or equipment. Start by tensing all the muscles in your face, holding a tight grimace ten seconds, then completely relaxing for ten seconds. Repeat this with your neck, followed by your shoulders, etc. You can do this anywhere, and as you practice, you will find you can relax more quickly and easily, reducing tension as quickly as it starts!
8. Sex
You probably already know that sex is a great tension reliever, but have you officially thought of it as a stress-relieving practice? Perhaps you should. The physical benefits of sex are numerous, and most of them work very well toward relieving stress. Sadly, many people have less sex when their stress levels are high. Learn how to avoid this trap!
9. Music
Music therapy has shown numerous health benefits for people with conditions ranging from mild (like stress) to severe (like cancer). When dealing with stress, the right music can actually lower your blood pressure, relax your body and calm your mind. Here are some suggestions of different types of music to listen to, and how to use music in your daily life for effective stress management.
10. Yoga
Yoga is one of the oldest self-improvement practices around, dating back over 5 thousand years! It combines the practices of several other stress management techniques such as breathing, meditation, imagery and movement, giving you a lot of benefit for the amount of time and energy required. Learn more about how to manage stress with yoga.
1. Breathing Exercises
Deep breathing is an easy stress reliever that has numerous benefits for the body, including oxygenating the blood, which ‘wakes up’ the brain, relaxing muscles and quieting the mind. Breathing exercises are especially helpful because you can do them anywhere, and they work quickly so you can de-stress in a flash. The Karate Breathing Meditation is a great exercise to start with, and this basic breathing exercise can be done anywhere!
2. Meditation
Meditation builds on deep breathing, and takes it a step further. When you meditate, your brain enters an area of functioning that’s similar to sleep, but carries some added benefits you can’t achieve as well in any other state, including the release of certain hormones that promote health. Also, the mental focus on nothingness keeps your mind from working overtime and increasing your stress level. Here's an article on different types of meditation to help you get started.
3. Guided Imagery
It takes slightly more time to practice guided imagery, but this is a great way to leave your stress behind for a while and relax your body. Some find it easier to practice than meditation, as lots of us find it more doable to focus on ‘something’ than on ‘nothing’. You can play natural sounds in the background as you practice, to promote a more immersive experience.
4. Visualizations
Building on guided imagery, you can also imagine yourself achieving goals like becoming healthier and more relaxed, doing well at tasks, and handling conflict in better ways. Also, visualizing yourself doing well on tasks you’re trying to master actually functions like physical practice, so you can improve your performance through visualizations as well!
5. Self-hypnosis
Self-hypnosis incorporates some of the features of guided imagery and visualizations, with the added benefit of enabling you to communicate directly you’re your subconscious mind to enhance your abilities, more easily give up bad habits, feel less pain, more effectively develop healthier habits, and even find answers to questions that may not be clear to your waking mind! It takes some practice and training, but is well worth it. Learn more about using hypnosis to manage stress in your life.
6. Exercise
Many people exercise to control weight and get in better physical condition to become more healthy or physically attractive, but exercise and stress management are also closely linked. Exercise provides a distraction from stressful situations, as well as an outlet for frustrations, and gives you a lift via endorphins as well. This article can tell you more about the stress management benefits of exercise, and help you get more active in your daily life.
7. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
By tensing and relaxing all the muscle groups in your body, you can relieve tension and feel much more relaxed in minutes, with no special training or equipment. Start by tensing all the muscles in your face, holding a tight grimace ten seconds, then completely relaxing for ten seconds. Repeat this with your neck, followed by your shoulders, etc. You can do this anywhere, and as you practice, you will find you can relax more quickly and easily, reducing tension as quickly as it starts!
8. Sex
You probably already know that sex is a great tension reliever, but have you officially thought of it as a stress-relieving practice? Perhaps you should. The physical benefits of sex are numerous, and most of them work very well toward relieving stress. Sadly, many people have less sex when their stress levels are high. Learn how to avoid this trap!
9. Music
Music therapy has shown numerous health benefits for people with conditions ranging from mild (like stress) to severe (like cancer). When dealing with stress, the right music can actually lower your blood pressure, relax your body and calm your mind. Here are some suggestions of different types of music to listen to, and how to use music in your daily life for effective stress management.
10. Yoga
Yoga is one of the oldest self-improvement practices around, dating back over 5 thousand years! It combines the practices of several other stress management techniques such as breathing, meditation, imagery and movement, giving you a lot of benefit for the amount of time and energy required. Learn more about how to manage stress with yoga.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Donnie Baseball
With the Juice Era exposed, I think we can once again open up the HALL OF FAME chatter for Donald Arthur Mattingly. Take a look at some of the years he had... http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mattido01.shtml
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Fantasy Football in June
More proof that NFL is the true King of American Sports is the fact that ESPN.com is already pushing Fantasy Football and we haven't even seen the annual Will Smith 4th of July movie.
Having won 2 of the last 3 championships in the "Money League" I think I am qualified to comment that ESPN's preliminary Top Ten has some flaws already....
LaDainian Tomlinson
Adrian Peterson
Brian Westbrook
Joseph Addai
Steven Jackson
Tom Brady
Frank Gore
Clinton Portis
Marshawn Lynch
Randy Moss
Having won 2 of the last 3 championships in the "Money League" I think I am qualified to comment that ESPN's preliminary Top Ten has some flaws already....
LaDainian Tomlinson
Adrian Peterson
Brian Westbrook
Joseph Addai
Steven Jackson
Tom Brady
Frank Gore
Clinton Portis
Marshawn Lynch
Randy Moss
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
When I was young I was obsessed with baseball and all its players. Baseball themed video games were just starting to be released, so we would make up baseball games with index finger sized bats and toothpaste caps, and grab our baseball cards and baseball encyclopedias in order to form our teams. Today's young people have more options than ever to fill their free time, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the video I have linked below, which shows an 8 year old boy who has memorized all current 750 major leaguers. Sure does remind me of the days of U.L. Washington and Daryl Sconiers.........
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/sports/2008/06/21/smith.eddie.richardson.cnn
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/sports/2008/06/21/smith.eddie.richardson.cnn
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Cross this off my "To Do" List.
I always said I would start a blog. So here I am at 1:25 AM , trying to win a free entry (www.pokerstars.net - "This is not a gambling site...." - sure it isn't!) to the main event at the 2008 World Series of Poker, and I decide NOW is the time to do it. Although this is my first written entry, it is my second overall. The reason for that was simple. If I never even took the time to write this one, at least my one and only entry would have been a brief, but spectacular, tribute to what I call the Greatest Film Offering of All Time....LET IT RIDE !!!!!!
There's a fine line between winning and losing.
Jay Trotter: May I... buy you a drink?
Mrs. Davis: I don't see why not. I'm on the pill.
Marty: Eight's the one, I'd stake my life on it.
Jay Trotter: They've got a $2 minimum bet.
Mrs. Davis: There's a fine line between winning and losing.
Jay Trotter: Yeah. The finish line.
Jay Trotter: [after realizing he has just won a heap of money while watching the race among the social elite] Did I win? Did I WIN? SON-OF-A-BITCH! G-D LIKES ME! HE REALLY, REALLY, LIKES ME! WHAT A DAY! WHAT A FABULOUS DAY!
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