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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 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 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 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 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 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 18, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Nurses: When sleep eludes you

Effective stress management interventions help nurses to cool down after a challenging shift. You’ll sleep better after a cool-down experience!

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Posted on March 27, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Nursing in stressful work environments

Health care needs to change. It’s time to improve work environments for nurses and ultimately improve the patient experience. A systems approach to reduce burnout and unnecessary systems challenges can result in greater well-being, engagement, safety, and career satisfaction.

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Posted on March 20, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Daily Deliveries of Stress Relief

How to set up daily reminders with stress management interventions that make you feel “ahhh!”

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Posted on February 5, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Home alone for Valentine’s Day?

In a long line of ‘not the same’ experiences in 2020/2021, here comes Valentine’s Day. What to do? Frankly, Valentine’s Day isn’t the easiest of holidays for many. Can we reframe this as a self-love day? Sure!

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Posted on January 22, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Reduce Stress with Vacation Hobbies

If vacations are your only answer to manage stress, read this blog. Find out what counts as a vacation hobby, what are the benefits, and how stress is reduced. Gain lots of fun ideas!

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Posted on January 19, 2021June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Growing Nature’s Peace, in a Pandemic

If you postpone dealing with stress, it drains your energy leaving you on empty. But practicing effective stress management can make the difference between feeling exhausted and energized.

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Posted on November 20, 2020June 24, 2021 by Gale Lyman

Can’t Travel? Relax!

In the 2020 Year of Stress you know you need a break to rejuvenate and revitalize. Can we agree that things are NOT THE SAME during the pandemic, and that goes for vacations too? I’ll review and rate four different ways to take time out to rest and rejuvenate.

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