Stress
My father used to have a coffee cup that read–and you see I have paraphrased : “STRESS is the condition resulting when the mind overrides the body’s overwhemling deisre to choke the living crap out of some poopoo head who desperately needs it” Yes, this is the most common definition of stress. Let’s...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Over the past decade, as I have worked with cops, firefighters, abuse victims and children of addicts, I have learned that there are many causes for PTSD. It has also affirmed my belief that PTSD is real and harmful, not only to those who have it, but also to those around them. It impacts the way we act, react, our motivation...
50 Ways to De-Stress Your Life
1. Keep your house clutter free 2. Allow “wiggle-room” in your schedule 3. Get a pet 4. Maintain clear communication with house-members 5. Get up 15 minutes earlier for extra time 6. Lay out your clothes and book bag/brief case the night before 7. Set 2 alarms (one on the other side of the room) and have one with...
