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Actual for You - Combating Stress In Your Life - 7 Secrets, Part 1
If you write marketing communications and other sales material for your current job, you're already a copywriter. To become a copywriter, all you need to do is decide that you will put your skills to work for others.I've always said that if you can write letter that people can understand, you can write copy and make a great living as a copywriter. We're all surrounded by copy - on the Web, in print, on TV and radio - so you already know how to persuade, and it's just a matter of putting your knowledge to work.Become A Copywriter In Three Steps - And In Less Than Seven DaysHere are three steps that you can follow to become a copywriter:1. Create A Portfolio Of Writing SamplesWhen you sell your writing skills,
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you
I was reading one of the monthly newsletters I subscribe to one day, and I noticed the author made a comparison of successful Christian leaders to that of stars, worldly entertainers, actors, and singers. The comparison contrasted the stars' level of living and achievement as something Christians dream about and want to achieve.After reading the article and looking around at the "so-called superstars" in the Body of Christ today, I concluded many Christians are star-struck by worldly stars. We know that Jesus Christ is the Superstar who walked the earth over 2000 years ago, was crucified, raised from the dead, and is ever living to make intercession for God's children. However, we really do not have any present day superstars. So I began to ask God to give us some mode
NURTURING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
1. CREATE BOUNDARIES. Nurturing personal relationships is impossible without boundaries. Boundaries reflect what other people can or cannot do or say to you, for instance, "I am only able to listen to you when you speak calmly without shouting." This will leave you feeling protected from hurtful situations. Learn to say “No.” You are not Superman (or Wonder Woman). You simply cannot do it all! Trying will leave you disappointed, stressed out, and feeling like a failure. Creating boundaries will help you combat stress.
2. ASK PEOPLE TO HELP YOU.
Asking for help is an essential stress reducer in nurturing personal relationships. Don’t be so full of pride! Choose 3 things today that you can receive help with and ask for it. You will have less to cope with and get done, you can stop being the hero who does it all, and you will allow the other person to feel important and have a sense of responsibility and personal accomplishment. And you can lessen the stress in your own life in the process.
3. PLAN A FUN ACTIVITY EVERY DAY.
HAVE FUN! Nurturing personal relationships includes having fun! Research shows that people who pursue recreational activities on a regular basis are more satisfied with their lives and in better health. If you're not having enough fun, sit down and list some fun activities you can integrate in your life It can be for 15 minutes or as long as you want. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money either. Watch a comedy, go dancing, swimming, play your favorite sport, or have a water-pistol fight with friends. Go to a movie, on a picnic, or fishing at a local pond. You will have something to look forward to each and every day, keeping fun and balance in your life. And you will build better relationships with family members and friends. As our children were growing up we called it “making memories.” Recreational activities are a prime source of stress release.
4. COMMUNICATE YOUR FEELINGS.
Properly communicating your feelings is essential in nurturing personal relationships. Use the statement "I feel...." when communicating your feelings to others. For example, "I feel unimportant when you don't telephone me if you are going to be late." Or you could say, “I feel loved when you volunteer to do the dishes after supper.” Here’s another. “I feel great pride when I know you are doing your best in school.” The important thing in communication of feelings is to deal with the issue, not personalities. You will feel less conflict when you take ownership for your feelings and talk about the other person's behavior, not about them personally. This kind of communication leads to much less stress and frustration in personal relationships.
5. USE THE WORDS "WOULD YOU PLEASE..." WHEN ASKING FOR THINGS.
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you h
Imagine the perfect marriage...then imagine it's yours!“Give and it will be given to you.” Give what you want more of in your life. In order to have more, you must give more. To some this may sound absurd but if you believe in the Law of the Harvest this makes real sense.You get what you give. There is something inside us that causes us to want to give back whenever someone else gives to us. If someone shouts at you, most likely you want to shout back. Or if someone does you a favor, you make it a point to return the favor.Try smiling at strangers and that stranger will smile back at you, no doubt about that. Isn’t it amazing how much easier life can become when you start to give whatever it is that you want in return?“How you give love is how you live love.”…Jaci
2. ASK PEOPLE TO HELP YOU.
Asking for help is an essential stress reducer in nurturing personal relationships. Don’t be so full of pride! Choose 3 things today that you can receive help with and ask for it. You will have less to cope with and get done, you can stop being the hero who does it all, and you will allow the other person to feel important and have a sense of responsibility and personal accomplishment. And you can lessen the stress in your own life in the process.
3. PLAN A FUN ACTIVITY EVERY DAY.
HAVE FUN! Nurturing personal relationships includes having fun! Research shows that people who pursue recreational activities on a regular basis are more satisfied with their lives and in better health. If you're not having enough fun, sit down and list some fun activities you can integrate in your life It can be for 15 minutes or as long as you want. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money either. Watch a comedy, go dancing, swimming, play your favorite sport, or have a water-pistol fight with friends. Go to a movie, on a picnic, or fishing at a local pond. You will have something to look forward to each and every day, keeping fun and balance in your life. And you will build better relationships with family members and friends. As our children were growing up we called it “making memories.” Recreational activities are a prime source of stress release.
4. COMMUNICATE YOUR FEELINGS.
Properly communicating your feelings is essential in nurturing personal relationships. Use the statement "I feel...." when communicating your feelings to others. For example, "I feel unimportant when you don't telephone me if you are going to be late." Or you could say, “I feel loved when you volunteer to do the dishes after supper.” Here’s another. “I feel great pride when I know you are doing your best in school.” The important thing in communication of feelings is to deal with the issue, not personalities. You will feel less conflict when you take ownership for your feelings and talk about the other person's behavior, not about them personally. This kind of communication leads to much less stress and frustration in personal relationships.
5. USE THE WORDS "WOULD YOU PLEASE..." WHEN ASKING FOR THINGS.
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you
There are many ways to treat acne that you may not even be aware of. If you are suffering from this skin condition you will want to consider everything that is available to you. This is the only way to ensure that you get the best treatment for you particular situation. Remember, the best way for you to treat your acne may not be the best for somebody else; and vice versa. But when you know what ways to treat acne are most effective you should be able to put yourself in a good position as soon as this problem comes up.If you are looking for ways to treat acne you may want to consider doing so on your own. In other words, you do not have to go to the dermatologist if you want to get help with your acne. There are many acne products that you can buy at your local drug st
4. COMMUNICATE YOUR FEELINGS.
Properly communicating your feelings is essential in nurturing personal relationships. Use the statement "I feel...." when communicating your feelings to others. For example, "I feel unimportant when you don't telephone me if you are going to be late." Or you could say, “I feel loved when you volunteer to do the dishes after supper.” Here’s another. “I feel great pride when I know you are doing your best in school.” The important thing in communication of feelings is to deal with the issue, not personalities. You will feel less conflict when you take ownership for your feelings and talk about the other person's behavior, not about them personally. This kind of communication leads to much less stress and frustration in personal relationships.
5. USE THE WORDS "WOULD YOU PLEASE..." WHEN ASKING FOR THINGS.
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you
Think about that statement - we attract a girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse. We attract many things, we can also do things to alienate people or things. Want to alienate someone, try not bathing or brushing your teeth for a month or two. Think you might alienate someone - you know it.Now think about things you might do to attract someone like losing weight or driving a new car. The point is there are things we can do to attract people and other things we can do to alienate people.Success in life or a home business works the same way, there are things we can do to attract success and other things we do that push success away from us. Most people without realizing it do the latter. They push success away and attract problems and never have a clue why.This article will he
Properly communicating your feelings is essential in nurturing personal relationships. Use the statement "I feel...." when communicating your feelings to others. For example, "I feel unimportant when you don't telephone me if you are going to be late." Or you could say, “I feel loved when you volunteer to do the dishes after supper.” Here’s another. “I feel great pride when I know you are doing your best in school.” The important thing in communication of feelings is to deal with the issue, not personalities. You will feel less conflict when you take ownership for your feelings and talk about the other person's behavior, not about them personally. This kind of communication leads to much less stress and frustration in personal relationships.
5. USE THE WORDS "WOULD YOU PLEASE..." WHEN ASKING FOR THINGS.
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you
Well, if you don't have a kid or two yet, you won't understand this. The undeniable truth is that few things change a person like having kids.And, although some men may shirk their responsibilities a lot more easily and keep living a seemingly unchanged life (Something I prefer to call irresponsibility), it is very difficult for the average woman.Lovely as kids are, they demand a lot of your time and resources. It's often a hard time for most parents: How to increase income without neglecting the kids.So, you know the usual consensus: Sweet mama has to give up her work for those breeding years (painfully, with less support as daddy is compelled to work longer hours to maintain the family at something close to their usual level).This strains quite a few relationsh
Kind words are an important part of nurturing personal relationships. For example, "Would you please look after my plants while I am on vacation?" “Would you please take the garbage down on your way to work tomorrow?” “Would you please pick up some milk on your way home tonight?” You are more likely to achieve a 'yes' as the other person is left feeling capable and having a choice rather than being told to what to do. Reducing the confrontations in your relationships will reduce stress in your life.
6. SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION.
Nurturing personal relationships includes demonstrating appreciation and gratitude to others. Every day tell someone that you appreciate them, "I appreciate the way you've supported me through this emotional time." “I’m grateful that you have picked up the household chores while I’ve been working overtime.” We all want and need to feel appreciated! Demonstrate your appreciation every chance you get. Send a “Thank You” card to a colleague for a job well done. Send a “Friendship Card” to someone who’s gone out of their way to help you. Bring home flowers to your wife (even wildflowers picked in the woods mean a great deal) to show appreciation to your wife or significant other – “Just Because!” (The first time she’ll think you’re fooling around on her, but do it often enough and she’ll soon begin to appreciate it. Demonstrating your appreciation to others will help you be more cognizant of their good behaviors, and allow also you to live a more loving and less stressed life.
NURTURING YOUR MIND.
7. QUIET YOUR MIND AT LEAST ONCE A DAY.
Nurturing your mind is vital to stress free living. Go somewhere quiet. No people talking, no TV or radio, no “hurry.” Relax, concentrate on your breathing and let all of your thoughts go. You will then be able to listen fully to what your body is telling you and act more on your intuition and what's right for you physically and mentally. You can then think more clearly on important matters, instead of filling your mind and your day with “clutter.” You’ll be amazed at how your stress levels will drop if you will do this consistently. None of us can ever live a completely stress free life all the time. In fact, trying to live completely stress free just causes more stress! But combating and reducing stress will improve every area of your life. By following the 7 “secrets” outlined above, thus nurturing personal relationships and nurturing your mind, you can make great strides toward combating the stress in your life. Part two of this series, “8 More Secrets For Combating Stress In Your Life,” covers more of nurturing your mind, as well as nurturing your body and nurturing your soul. Discover the rest of the “secrets” in the Feature Articles Section of K-9 Outfitters, A Division of Damascus Road Enterprises.
Danny Presswood, 2006 All Rights Reserved.
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