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Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Workplace Stress Management: The Secret Power Behind Rapid Solutions

You can rapidly and effectively reduce your workplace stress! Here’s how to power up your stress solutions by making them mindful, intentional, and rapid!

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Posted on July 21, 2023August 10, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Rapid Solutions to Workplace Stress

Here’s what to do when work is stressful and there’s too little time to manage it! Using rapid stress solutions, release stress and end the day with energy to enjoy life.

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Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Acknowledging Covid-19 Accomplishments

It’s time to appreciate Covid-19 accomplishments of healthcare professionals as the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on May 11, 2023.

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Posted on February 3, 2023February 6, 2023 by Gale Lyman

A Calendar of Resiliency Practices

Make it a great year with these twelve brilliant ideas to build your resiliency to life’s challenges!

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Posted on February 3, 2023February 6, 2023 by Gale Lyman

Am I holistic?

Perhaps the articles here will help you to answer, “Am I holistic?” Or perhaps these nurse writers will inspire you to be more holistic.

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Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Gale Lyman

Time flies: seasonal self-reflection

An inspiring invitation to consider what you want as we move into autumn, with five questions and four tips for seasonal self-reflection

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Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Gale Lyman

Let your pet reduce workplace stress

Even if you are working and your pet is at home, they can reduce your stress. Tap into the unconditional love from your pet with these six quick stress breaks. Don’t miss the free download!

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Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Gale Lyman

Three Steps to Power Down Before Sleep

How to get to sleep when you’ve had an exceptionally difficult day or your mind feels very full.

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Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Gale Lyman

How to breathe: this way, or that?

Concise information about six ways you can effectively use breathing techniques for yourself or your patients, with credible links for further exploration.

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Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Gale Lyman

How to Use Dr. Benson’s Relaxation Response

How you can use the Relaxation Response technique for patient care and self-care.

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Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Home alone, again, for the holidays

Inspiring ideas of what to do if you find yourself home alone, again, for the holidays. Especially for family caregivers.

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Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Gale Lyman

When Nurses Need to Carry On

How do nurses continue on in the face of fear? When you next face fear, here’s three approaches you can consider using to carry on.

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Posted on November 17, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Side by Side: for family caregivers

A poetic tribute to family caregivers for National Family Caregivers Month, November 2021

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Posted on September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

How much time in nature is enough?

Nature may soothe you, reduce stress, and increase your well-being. But how quickly? Learn how much time in nature it takes to increase your well-being.

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Posted on September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 by Gale Lyman

How can busy people reduce stress?

Are you too busy for stress management? In a busy life, often only the most urgent and most important things get done. Get motivated and move stress management up on your to-do list. Learn what problems reducing stress solves, and where to find quick and easy solutions.

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Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Caregivers, retreat!

In a stressful situation, especially a never-ending stressful situation, try to retreat and regroup. Soothe yourself and return to reality with more resilience to stay centered instead of stressed.

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Posted on August 13, 2021August 19, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Escape stress cycles with three M’s

Here are three powerful ways out of stress cycles when you are spinning with hypothetical “what if” scenarios, worries, and concerns.

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Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Giving back to Nature

Nature heals, soothes, and nurtures us. With gratitude, how can we do enough for the environment that needs so much? Every now and then I am inspired by poems and spiritual writings; today I found an answer to this question that I’ve been asking for some time now.

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Posted on July 19, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Am I stressed?

The signs and symptoms may surprise you. Learn how stress shows up and use that information to prevent future problems by managing your stress effectively.

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Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Walking In and Out of Grief

Walking a labyrinth may sooth your grief. Here’s how.

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