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Stress-Busting Tips for Busy Women
Ensuring a Stress-Free Holiday for All!
by Guest Contributor,Dr. Madeline Lewis
Ensuring a Stress-Free Holiday for All!
by Guest Contributor,Dr. Madeline Lewis
Remember to
remain light-
hearted. It helps put
things into perspec-
tive and keep you
from “sweating the
small stuff.”
remain light-
hearted. It helps put
things into perspec-
tive and keep you
from “sweating the
small stuff.”
What rhymes with “mess” has six
letters, and has no business in your
life?
Stress!
If you are like most people, stress has
a way of creeping into your life and
trying to make a mess of things—
particularly around the holidays.
You’re juggling numerous things:
Hectic commutes, pressure to spend,
impending deadlines, a demanding
boss at work, long lines at the
grocery store, climbing gas prices,
poor customer service and a never-
ending to-do list.
What do these things have in
common?
They all ratchet up the stress factor
in our lives. And that doesn’t even
take into account the stressful issues
we face at home from day-to-day. To
put it simply, many of us don’t even
realize how much stress we’re
subjected to on a daily basis and the
negative impact it can have on our
lives.
That’s the bad news.
The good news is, once you identify
the stressors in your life, you can
stop stress from sabotaging it.
Recognizing Stress
We all know that we have stress in
our lives but most of us don’t truly
recognize all the sources. I
recommend ‘taking inventory’ to
fully identify those stress sources.
Look at it this way—until you know
what the problem is you can’t solve
it! Statistics have shown that women
are especially susceptible to the
ravages of chronic stress because
they try to take on so many roles. For
example, women are far more likely
to work a “double day” of home-
making and career. One woman put
it this way: “The hand that rocks the
cradle also cradles the phone,
sweeps the floor, writes the memos,
and meets the deadlines.”
We are all vulnerable to the health
risks of stress. And women may find
themselves walking a higher tight-
rope, so to speak, because they try to
be so many things to so many
people. From childhood women have
been conditioned to put others first.
It’s commendable to be a compass-
ionate and giving person, but not at
the expense of your own health and
well-being.
You have to set limits.
Are You Stressed To The Limit?
Among its many detrimental effects,
prolonged stress can make you
depressed, irritable and it can trigger
disease. Here are some of the other
‘side effects’ of excessive stress:
letters, and has no business in your
life?
Stress!
If you are like most people, stress has
a way of creeping into your life and
trying to make a mess of things—
particularly around the holidays.
You’re juggling numerous things:
Hectic commutes, pressure to spend,
impending deadlines, a demanding
boss at work, long lines at the
grocery store, climbing gas prices,
poor customer service and a never-
ending to-do list.
What do these things have in
common?
They all ratchet up the stress factor
in our lives. And that doesn’t even
take into account the stressful issues
we face at home from day-to-day. To
put it simply, many of us don’t even
realize how much stress we’re
subjected to on a daily basis and the
negative impact it can have on our
lives.
That’s the bad news.
The good news is, once you identify
the stressors in your life, you can
stop stress from sabotaging it.
Recognizing Stress
We all know that we have stress in
our lives but most of us don’t truly
recognize all the sources. I
recommend ‘taking inventory’ to
fully identify those stress sources.
Look at it this way—until you know
what the problem is you can’t solve
it! Statistics have shown that women
are especially susceptible to the
ravages of chronic stress because
they try to take on so many roles. For
example, women are far more likely
to work a “double day” of home-
making and career. One woman put
it this way: “The hand that rocks the
cradle also cradles the phone,
sweeps the floor, writes the memos,
and meets the deadlines.”
We are all vulnerable to the health
risks of stress. And women may find
themselves walking a higher tight-
rope, so to speak, because they try to
be so many things to so many
people. From childhood women have
been conditioned to put others first.
It’s commendable to be a compass-
ionate and giving person, but not at
the expense of your own health and
well-being.
You have to set limits.
Are You Stressed To The Limit?
Among its many detrimental effects,
prolonged stress can make you
depressed, irritable and it can trigger
disease. Here are some of the other
‘side effects’ of excessive stress:
- Can alter your personality
- Cause you to lose perspective
- Make you feel sick
- Make you forgetful
- Trigger weight loss or gain
- Weaken your immune system
chores are quickly mounting, you can
fit in stress-free moments to give
yourself a chance to recover from the
stressors that bombard you day in
and day out.
If you need a few more ways to
relieve stress, try these quickies.
1. Take a nice warm shower
2. Take short breaks throughout your
day to stretch,
3. Change harmful habits
5. Practice deep breathing, which can
be done anytime and anywhere.
6. While you drive to work or run
errands, listen to an entertaining or
soothing tape or CD.
Keep in mind, you have the ability to
take control and create a less
stressful, more enjoyable life, this
season, and for years to come.
________________________
Dr. Lewis is President/CEO of the Deline
Institute for Professional Development.
She conducts workshops and seminars
geared toward the personal and
professional development of women. She
is the author of Playing from the Blue Tee:
Women in the Federal Government; co-
author of Overcoming the Superwoman
Syndrome; You’re On Stage! Image,
Etiquette, Branding & Style; and
A Women’s Journey to Wellness: Mind,
Body and Spirit. Visit Dr. Lewis online at
www.delineinstitute.net or email her at
women@delineinstitute.net
fit in stress-free moments to give
yourself a chance to recover from the
stressors that bombard you day in
and day out.
If you need a few more ways to
relieve stress, try these quickies.
1. Take a nice warm shower
2. Take short breaks throughout your
day to stretch,
3. Change harmful habits
5. Practice deep breathing, which can
be done anytime and anywhere.
6. While you drive to work or run
errands, listen to an entertaining or
soothing tape or CD.
Keep in mind, you have the ability to
take control and create a less
stressful, more enjoyable life, this
season, and for years to come.
________________________
Dr. Lewis is President/CEO of the Deline
Institute for Professional Development.
She conducts workshops and seminars
geared toward the personal and
professional development of women. She
is the author of Playing from the Blue Tee:
Women in the Federal Government; co-
author of Overcoming the Superwoman
Syndrome; You’re On Stage! Image,
Etiquette, Branding & Style; and
A Women’s Journey to Wellness: Mind,
Body and Spirit. Visit Dr. Lewis online at
www.delineinstitute.net or email her at
women@delineinstitute.net
Start Setting Boundaries
You need to create some mental
lines that stress is not allowed to
cross. Don’t over-work yourself.
Don’t be afraid to say no.
Your health is more important.
Learn to relax.
Try pampering yourself. It’s
amazing how something as simple
as sitting in a tub of warm water and
taking a much-needed break, can
melt the stress away. Take care of
yourself. If you won’t, who will?
Be Sure to Laugh.
This is my personal favorite.
Although there are plenty of things
going on in the world that could
easily cause sadness, good humor
does wonders for your psyche.
So, remember to remain light-
hearted. It helps put things into
perspective and keep you from
“sweating the small stuff.”
When it comes to curing stress
related ailments, laughter is by far
one of the best medicines. It’s an
effective and fun stress buster.
Face it Stress Is Here to Stay!
Stress may be here to stay, but you
don’t have to let it get the best of
you.
Taking pro-active, simple measures
takes the bite off stress.
Even if you are the busiest person
in the world, and your holiday
You need to create some mental
lines that stress is not allowed to
cross. Don’t over-work yourself.
Don’t be afraid to say no.
Your health is more important.
Learn to relax.
Try pampering yourself. It’s
amazing how something as simple
as sitting in a tub of warm water and
taking a much-needed break, can
melt the stress away. Take care of
yourself. If you won’t, who will?
Be Sure to Laugh.
This is my personal favorite.
Although there are plenty of things
going on in the world that could
easily cause sadness, good humor
does wonders for your psyche.
So, remember to remain light-
hearted. It helps put things into
perspective and keep you from
“sweating the small stuff.”
When it comes to curing stress
related ailments, laughter is by far
one of the best medicines. It’s an
effective and fun stress buster.
Face it Stress Is Here to Stay!
Stress may be here to stay, but you
don’t have to let it get the best of
you.
Taking pro-active, simple measures
takes the bite off stress.
Even if you are the busiest person
in the world, and your holiday
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"Statistics have shown that
women are especially
susceptible to the ravages of
chronic stress because they try
to take on so many roles..."
women are especially
susceptible to the ravages of
chronic stress because they try
to take on so many roles..."
These examples demonstrate why
it’s critical that we learn how to
make stress our friend! And how do
you do that?
Well, by making some changes in
your life, you can actually make
stress work for you. Here’s how
you can minimize the harmful
effects of stress this holiday and all
year through.
it’s critical that we learn how to
make stress our friend! And how do
you do that?
Well, by making some changes in
your life, you can actually make
stress work for you. Here’s how
you can minimize the harmful
effects of stress this holiday and all
year through.
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