The Truth About Stress

Health     Nicholas English, Content Manager of About.com Health     Is stress really making me fat? Why am I stressed as soon as I wake up? Does meditation really mean anything? During this time of year, kids and young adults are returning to school, the workforce is waking up after the summer lull, and the average person is seeing less and less sunlight – all of which can be very powerful sources of stress. But stress is not as formidable a foe as you might think; the average person has countless weapons at their disposal to combat this insidious threat. Want to learn more? You’re invited to our Stress Management Google Hangout this Friday, September 19th at 12pm EST, where About’s Stress Management expert, Elizabeth Scott, MS will be addressing your questions. A venerable therapist, wellness coach and author, Elizabeth will be serving up tips on preventing, managing, and stopping stress in its tracks, as well as some unusual lifestyle tips that you may not have heard before. Click here to RSVP today! More From About.com Health: About.com Health Facebook: About.com Health Follow Us On Twitter   Follow us on:     Everyday Mindfulness Techniques for Stress Relief Being mindful during a stressful meeting doesn’t mean dropping to the floor and chanting “Om.” It’s a simple but powerful method of watching your reactions to a stressful situation. Confused? Click through to learn more. READ NOW Mindfulness: The Health and Stress Relief Benefits The Benefits and Practice of Mindful Eating   How Owning a Dog or Cat Can Reduce Stress Thanks, Fido! While a screaming parrot probably isn’t the best animal to help you calm down, many pets could be considered “man’s best friend” for their abilities to improve your mood… and even your blood pressure. READ NOW Simple Stress Relievers to Enhance Your Every Day Life 5 Ways to Quickly Calm Down When You’re Overwhelmed   The Benefits of Journaling for Stress Management Relaxing isn’t all yoga and meditating. Logging your feelings can be a profound stress management and self-exploration tool, in part because it helps you become aware of emotions you may not have been aware you were having. READ NOW What Is a Gratitude Journal? How to Select a Journal   How Stress Contributes to Sleep Problems Sleep is an incredibly valuable resource that’s vital to wellbeing, but there’s a catch-22: In order to experience its relaxing effects, you need to first relax so you can drift off. A stressful day (or week) can easily interfere with the process, but help is available. READ NOW How Can I Keep Stress From Interfering With My Sleep? 10 Healthy Habits for Better Sleep   ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Programming newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com