Calming and Peaceful Insights for Stressed Nurses and Caregivers

How I Help you, Nurses and Caregivers to Reduce your Stress by Teaching you to be Calm ,Relaxed and Create a Better LifeStyle by Reducing your Stress

Hi there and Welcome! My name is Ellen Ruth Norman. I will be teaching you how to reduce your stress and create a more calm, relaxed, and more abundant lifestyle. Like you I am a member of the health-care community. I have been in various nursing and care-giving positions for the past 40 + years. So I can empathize and relate to all your different levels of stress and I know where your stress emotions come from. You see you have come to the right place for help, information and tips and tricks for the resolving of you stress issues. You don't have to reinvent the wheel, because I can help you get back behind the wheel of controlling your career and your life. By reducing,managing or changing your stress threshold using alternative methods and natural non-threatening techniques.

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Journalling to Clear your Thoughts and Save your Ideas

 

I have used journalling in different ways for many years to reduce my stress, save memories, assist in self-talk, or just save ideas for future writing projects.

 

Long before I had a computer, I used composition books; you remember the ones with the black and white hard cover. I still have a few of these that I use as reference material.

 

Computer documents make journalling fun and easy, yes fun because you can use different fonts and text colors to make your journal creatively you!

 

By removing this content from your thoughts, you cleared space for other thoughts, thoughts that can solve a problem or remind you to relax and enjoy just being. The concern that you will forget something important is resolved, the only thing you need to do is to have a catchy title to recall the entry.

 

Several different journals are great for the topic you wish to address. Always have creative titles for your journals and the content will flow better went you go to enter your comments.

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Business gift giving,with out the business of being stressed

 

With the different holiday celebrations and parties going on, the stress that the business person has is increased.

You know that you should supply your staff with the necessary encouragement and compensation as in a gift. But what is really appropriate? This wondering causes stress. Life is not as simple as it used to be. It seems every one has a hidden motive when it comes to a simple gift. This to me is quite sad. We have lost the joy of giving, and the happiness of receiving! A stress free solution can be something as simple as “what does your heart tell you?” Would gift cards for your employees make you feel comfortable? Then do that. The gifts for your clients or customers, now that should not take much effort to arrange, this is part of your marketing dollars so make it worth our time and money.

I read recently that some companies are discouraging gift giving to the bosses. This is due to the perceived misunderstanding of the reason for the gift.

Everyone needs to know that they are appreciated and respected, a simple card and a greeting will mean a great deal, because no attempt to give is hurtful and stressful to both the giver and the receiver.

Keep the holiday’s happy, stress free and enjoyable by using your head but consulting your heart first!

 

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Business stress relief- Ideas for a great Business Preparation without the stress

  

Business presentations can be very productive or they can be very stressful.

The best business presentations are the ones that are stress reduced and full of positive productive energy.

   Preparation is the first step- but what preparation is necessary to reduce stress? You have to know your topic or the agenda in plenty of time. The highest stress factors are reached when the agenda, if an agenda is even used, is shared minutes before the meeting. A stressful meeting can be produced with an agenda that is shared even 4 hours before the meeting. No matter what is being discussed if adequate preparation is not done then meeting is headed for disaster and stress. You must prepare a complete agenda and share it sometimes as early as a week before the meeting and readdress the agenda a few days before the meeting so that all the participants have plenty of time to prepare their material.

   Always having adequate seating for all the participants- this may seem simple but if you have to stop the meeting to add extra chairs or tables this distracts from the material being discussed and the speaker. You will need to get a list of people who are going to be at the meeting and confirm their commitment. Some meetings need a quorum to conduct an effective meeting.Think about this as well during your preparations.

     Have an alternate plan- extreme stress occurs when a planned presentation is canceled because the speaker is sick or can not get to the meeting from put of town. An alternative speaker who knows the planned presentation is necessary in this case. If the planned presentation is something very specific and only one person can give the presentation then an alternate presentation must be done. This may mean a rather flexible agenda. Remember the more details that go into a meeting the more possibilities for problems and for stress. You desire is to keep a clear, relaxed, positive mindset and keep in control of the meeting and the preparations.

 

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Some ways to manage people and still manage your stress

 

Everyone has to manage people at any given moment of any day.

You manage your family, friends, and co-workers and of course the people you are actually paid to manage.

Your realizing the concept is half the struggle, now for the how to.

1)   Setting your boundaries- the limits to whom and what you manage and for how long are very important guide lines to reducing you stress. Knowing what you are up against and what is expected of you first, cuts out the stressful guess work. Knowing is part of the word knowledge. You can then plan your strategies and conversations to fit the situation. Boundaries are a stress freeing mechanism.

2)   The importance of your management help- Most family management is very important to the running of the home or family unit. The responsibility you have must no be taken lightly. Always try to think as clearly as you possible can and be empathetic as well. 

3)   When you manage people as part of your job- you are recognized as the point person, or the get it done person. You must constantly reevaluate your abilities depending on the event or situation you are placed in. You know you will get stressed if you treat most situations similarly. Remember to take a few minutes to debrief yourself from the crisis you just solved or engaged in before you go on to the next encounter.

    This debriefing will clear your mind and recharge your emotions so you can make responsible and important new decisions

 

Stress Relief-Great Uses of Fresh Flowers to Reduce Stress

 

Fresh flowers are always a lovely addition to your home or office.

We buy them or get them, to make us feel good.

Fresh flowers are useful for your stress relief, here is how.

    Having a small garden of fresh flowers- the fresh flowers in your backyard garden is a beautiful extension of you. Pick flowers that you like and that you can grow in your area and climate. The nurturing of these flowers, will give you a sense of one with nature this in itself will reduce your stress levels. By getting outside in the fresh air and pulling a few weeds you care for something besides your patients and their families or your family. The visual effect of lovely colors and soft textures of the leaves calms and relaxes you totally.

 

   Having flowers as a decoration during relaxing activities- a favorite use and place for fresh flowers for me is during my day spa times. You can create a portion of you spa, perhaps during your bath, when you put the dropped flower petals in and around your tub. A few floating candles and flowers in the tub add to the relaxing experience.

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Stress Relief-Special Tips to Avoid so Minor Stressful Events will not Become Major Crisis

 

You are the one who really determines what a minor event is and how catastrophic the major crisis will turnout to be.

Taking your thoughts on this, there are ways to avoid some very common major crisis.

   Locking your car keys in your car- this can become a major crisis in a hurry. With the advent of all the new technology that is associated with your car keys, your car keys are a valuable investment that merits your constant attention. Usually a car dealership will issue you two sets of keys for your car. Always keep the extra set in a location that a trusted family member or friend can retrieve for you. Especially at the time when you have done the unthinkable, locking the keys in the car. This brings up the subject of where your house key is? This is another reason to have these keys separate. Your particular auto club may have specific charges for retrieving you’re locked in keys; your local police department may be able to assist you as well. Remember that the new car window systems and door lock systems may be more of a challenge to the old metal coat hanger trick of years ago. The best solution is to not lock your keys in the car, create a habit of checking were your keys are before you close your door. Of course deactivate the auto lock mechanism from you system so that you lock you doors with your keys in hand.

 

  Having the magnetic strip on your charge card not work- you always seem to have this problem at a store that is not willing to type in the numbers off your card manually. You see if the magnetic strip will not scan at the store it will not work at the ATM. This event is very stressful and very embarrassing as well. To avoid this problem, ask your bank or credit card company to send you a fresh card every six months or so, this is an idea for those of you who use a card very frequently. Always keep your cards away for any magnets or deactivating devices at stores. Also try to have some cash hidden in your wallet for this kind of emergency, this is the rainy day you put that money away for.

 

 

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Stress Relief Tips for Holiday Giving that is Inexpensive and Stress Free

 

No matter if it is a holiday gift, birthday present or special thank you gift you get stressed.

The questions come up, what to get, when, and can I really afford it?

My simple your effective ideas will surprise you.

 

  Give a gift of exchange-during a holiday or a special time take care of a friend’s pet for them so they don’t have to spend the money on a pet hotel. Plan on watching their children while they are away or spending the day shopping, the cost of extra day care is eliminated here and you get the chance to have them do the same for you.

 

   Giving unique gift coupons- these are gift coupons you make yourself. You can either make some at the beginning of a season or at the beginning of a month. You can have some ready for birthdays, anniversaries or other occasions that you are aware of. Take the time to think about the nurturing and relaxing things you yourself would like and give that in the form of a coupon. For example, “this coupon is redeemable for two hugs”. Or “this coupon is redeemable for a cup of coffee and an hour of quiet conversation”. And lastly “this coupon is redeemable for a shoulder to cry on when needed”. You see, you can get the idea of so many different coupon redemptions, this will reduce so much stress and they are very inexpensive.

 

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3 Great Tips for Feeling Healthier by Reducing Toxic Stress

Toxic stress is a precursor to illness and diseases. Many heart attacks have been the result of toxic stress.
Detoxing yourself can be a bit of a challenge if you have allowed this type of stress to build up.

 Catching stressful situations before they escalate to a toxic level use a basic resolve. Your own awareness of the level of stress you are under and your willingness to reduce that stress will bring the levels way below the toxic level. You know when you feel a bit anxious or worried; you have the gut feeling something is not right. This is the time to get your mind clear so you can think fully and make decisions accurately. Going to a lake or a small body of water will bring almost instant relief from your feelings of stress. Allow the stress to leave; you do not need to keep it as an unwelcomed guest.

 You know that you have built up a great deal of toxic stress within your self, when you are the most vulnerable it will raise its ugly head. To reduce your vulnerability you need to eat healthier, get plenty of rest and sleep, and of course some kind of physical and mental exercise. Your chances of getting an illness are reduced by these actions. Being able to release the stress you feel, can only be accomplished if you have a keen insight on how you what to really feel and a positive desire to get feeling calm and relaxed. By changing the feelings of stress into true emotions, you can allow yourself to release and let go of the emotions. You really do know that these negative feelings and emotions are doing you only harm.

Comfort Zone- Is it a Place to Go Occasionally or a Place that is Becoming a Rut

It's true your comfort zone can be come a rut as deep as the Grand Canyon. You go to your comfort zone to get way from stress, but stress follows you. Why, because you are a bit lazy or complacent, you rather take the easy way. Most times the easy way is to hide your head in the sand, and worry!

I recently joined ToastMasters International because I wanted to be come a confident public speaker and a confident leader. I was darn scared to get up and participate but I did! I have goals to reach and a business to grow and of course Nurses and Caregivers to inspire. I can't do these things in my comfort zone.

I found by doing what needs to be done, my comfort zone is so much more glorious when I get back in it, if only for a short time.

Stress can be reduced, a positive relaxed successful life is yours if you want it!

After Work can be relaxing, not rushed if you plan to reduce stress

After work is usually a rushed time for most nurses and caregivers. A rush to get home, a rush to fix a meal, a rush to get on Facebook and work on your "Farm" application. Yes, this is your way to unwind. I 'm on Facebook too, I spend a whole fifteen minutes or so posting Happy Birthday messages, answering my Facebook Mail and perhaps posting on my discussion board of my group page. So your rush to unwind will cause you stress, believe it or not. If you have a family to tend to your rush is even more stressed. It takes a committee to get family co-operation at times, and the strategies of a chess master to get all the things done in one evening.Stress relief starts with you, you set the tone for your home and family, even if your family consists of a loving pet or a plant.

Leave work at work, plan your evening in the morning, before you go to work or in your head while you drive to work and make a list before you get out of your car.Remenber failing to plan is a plan that will fail. In other words, attracting stress will bring stress right back at you.