Do you leave things until the last minute? If you do, it can put you under pressure & cause stress for others. You’re also less likely to do your best & give things the time they deserve. But sometimes leaving things till the last minute is...

Are you in the habit of being messy?  Being messy has its benefits, research indicates that it can promote inspiration and creativity.  But reality indicates that mess is stress, because when you can’t find what you need, when you need it, you end up wasting...

Stuck in a traffic jam?  Getting annoyed and irritable doesn’t get you through the traffic any faster. Accepting the traffic jam can offer you other options: - Listen to music or sing along loudly and calm any stress - Look out of the window and really notice...

When you're in the middle of stress, stop for a few seconds or minutes and give yourself some breathing space.  Breathe. Breathe in through your nose for a count of three and then out through your mouth for a count of three.  Pause and repeat...

What causes you stress?  Is it your job, a relationship, health, wealth...

When stress starts to take its toll, or when you need to take your mind off things, here’s an easy trick: Create an image in your mind that's relaxing.  Imagine a view from a tree house, visualise the moonlight on the ocean waves, picture a...

  Many people don’t know how to enjoy themselves on trips, and honestly it’s meant to be fun! Don’t stress about touristy things, always do what you want to do and be impromptu with your trips! Take many pictures because you never know how memorable each and...

We all have expectations.  But when those expectations are not met, how do you feel?  Disappointed, stressed, frustrated?  For less disappointment, less stress, less frustration, try this: shift from expectations to explorations. Approach life, people and yourself from a place of exploration and you'll open...

Whether at work, at home or at any other place, the surrounding atmosphere affects us. If the atmosphere is stressful or negative, you can choose not to absorb the stress or the negativity.  Instead, generate a calm, positive atmosphere through your calm, positive thoughts...

Nothing really happens by over-thinking the stresses & worries in life.  That's why it's important to let go.  Let go of the things that are out of your hands.  Put your worries down.  Drop the stress.  Feel the weight lift off your shoulders.  And lighten...