Well we are getting into that time of year again - the party season where we eat and drink too much and for those of us who suffer the pain of heartburn or Acid reflux it can be a very agnonising time of year.

I used to suffer acid reflux quite a bit,

but a bit of searching the net and I found quite a few suggestions for helping relieve that burning in the chest feeling, and the loss of sleep due to it.

Basically I'm not going to write all about it here as I've already done that on the following 2 sites

http://beattheburn.mackaonline.com/ 

http://stoptheburn.blogspot.com/

Cheers and have a great "silly season"

If you are like me you have probably lost a lot of sleep over the many problems that arise in your life. Sometimes, the problem seems too huge. I become immobilized by the fear. That leads to procrastination and guilt for my inactivity and Presto! My stress level goes through the roof.

Just thinking of the word "problem" is enough to raise my blood pressure.

That is the true power of words! What you put in your mind has an immediate effect on your metabolism. The mind and body are not opposites; they have always been inseparable parts of one amazing organism: You!

So, problems get in the way of positive constructive action. Problems seem bigger than you. They can be ugly and mean and so distracting. You could pass up wonderful opportunities to enjoy yourself because you are too wrapped up in your troubles. You may be living a dark future that probably won't happen. The present moments slip by unnoticed and that's not a good thing!

It's time to stop having problems. It's time to slay the Boogeyman under the bed! How do I do that Well, if you are willing to invest a little mental discipline, there is a very simple technique to follow.

Here it is:

Whenever you find yourself dwelling on some difficulty in your life, ask yourself: Is this a problem or a challenge Make the right choice. Choose to view it as a challenge.

A challenge is like a contest or a test. It brings out your competitive nature, it inspires action and most importantly a challenge is a contest you can win!

A Problem is 800LB of emotional baggage.

A Challenge is an Opportunity to enrich your life.

Remember what I said about the mind/body connection Which phrase makes you feel more uncomfortable: "serious money problems" or "financial challenges"

Whenever you hit the next bump in the road you have a choice: Fill your self with needless stress and anxiety and welcome a new "problem" into your life, or you can say-"Yes! I accept the challenge. I accept the opportunity to improve myself, to strengthen my self-confidence, to grow from the experience and banish fears of unexpected change."

Life is change. Change can be awkward sometimes. We like to stay with the familiar by nature. When we resist life's changes we plant the seeds of problems. If we face our challenges we find fewer things to resist. We find ourselves in the "flow" of life and not caught up in a snag.

This one simple word swap has brought me a bucketful of peace of mind. I get stronger with every obstacle I surmount.

This might work for you, If you try. The question is: Are you up for a challenge


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After a stressful day as a computer programmer, Jim pulled into his driveway. The childrens toys were scattered on the walkway to the house.

He immediately began noticing slight tension in his muscles and apprehension in his stomach.

Entering his house, his wife ignored him while she talked with her sister on the telephone. His heart started beating a little faster.

Looking around, he noticed disarray; nothing was picked up, the house was a mess. Irritation and frustration started to settle in. Finally, as his feelings grew, he exploded and began yelling at his wife and children.

Stress may trigger anger:

Stress is often the trigger that takes us from feeling peaceful to experiencing uncomfortable angry feelings in many common situations such as the one described above.

Stress is most easily defined as a series of bodily responses to demands made upon us called stressors.

These demands or stressors can be negative (such as coping with a driver who cuts in front of you on the freeway) or positive (such as keeping on a tour schedule while on vacation).

Stressors may be external to you (like work pressure) or internal (like expectations you have of yourself or feeling guilty about something you did or want to do).

Whether the stressor is external or internal, scientists have discovered that the major systems of the body work together to provide one of the human organisms most powerful and sophisticated defenses; the stress response which you may know better as fight-or-flight.

This response helps you to cope with stressors in your life. To do so, it activates and coordinates the brain, glands, hormones, immune system, heart, blood and lungs.

Avoid Jims destructive behavior toward his loved ones. Before your stress response turns into anger or aggression, use these strategies to get it under control:

Read your personal warning lights: Becoming aware of your stress response is the first step to managing it. This means listening to your body, being aware of your negative emotions, and observing your own behavior when under stress.

For instance, notice muscle tension, pounding heart, raising voice, irritation, dry mouth, or erratic movements.

What you see is what you get: For a potential stressor to affect us -stress us out - we have to first perceive it or experience it as a stressor.

Gaining a new perspective on the stressing situation can often drastically change the effect it has on us. Our stress response can indeed be a response   (something we can control) instead of a knee-jerk reaction (which is automatic).

Examples: Cut off on the freeway It is not personal. That guy has a problem. I will stay calm. Bullied by a co-worker If I react, he wins. Later, I will privately let him know how I feel about what he did. If that doesnt work, Ill discuss it with our manager.

Stress-Guard your life: You can also make many life-style changes to reduce or minimize feeling stressed-out, even if you cant change some of your actual stressors

For instance, manage your time better, establish priorities, protect yourself from toxic relationships, and find a way to manage your money better, or consider changing your job or occupation.

Other stress-guards include those you have probably heard before, but maybe need to do more frequently such as:

•       getting adequate rest,
•       eating a healthy diet,
•       avoiding excessive alcohol intake,
•       living in a way consistent with your core personal values,
•       developing social networks of friends and support.

Stress is most easily defined as a series of bodily responses to demands made upon us called stressors.

Its important to recognize these stress responses and develop techniques to lessen the impact.

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By Michael Masterson
 
When I walked into FSP's London offices at 7:25 a.m. that first day, I expected the place to be deserted. I was surprised to find the lights already on - and when I approached my temporary office, I saw that Ben, Nick, Gary, and Woody were already there working.

"Good morning!" I chimed, feeling that I had come upon new members of my secret fraternity. "You boys are here early!"

"Early bird catches the worm and all that," Nick said.

I went into my office with a smile on my face. These four early risers comprised half the creative team of FSP. The fact that they were at work more than 90 minutes before 9:00 a.m. impressed me. Their good mood impressed me even more.

"I am going to be able to accomplish something here," I thought.

You've seen the studies: Early risers are happier, healthier, and more productive at work. They stay in better shape, earn more money, and report that they are more satisfied with their lives. And even if you haven't seen the studies, you've read about them in ETR.

"Get up early and seize the day!" we keep telling you.

Lots of ETR readers I've talked to say they can rationally accept the argument that early rising is good. But they can't muster up the emotional or physical energy to actually do it.

They tell me they are "night" people. They have more energy at midnight, they say, than they do at 9:00 a.m. In fact, they say, they'd prefer to go to bed in the wee hours and wake up at noon if their jobs/spouses would allow it.

There is some scientific evidence to suggest they may be correct. Lots of research has been devoted to sleeping patterns in the past few years, and it's clear that for some people (about 15 percent, I've read), "late to bed and late to rise" really is more natural.

But just because it's a little harder for you to be an early riser doesn't mean you shouldn't try. The benefits are just too great and too numerous to ignore:

• You will get more work done.
• You will accomplish more important tasks.
• You will advance your career more quickly.
• You will be more respected at work.
• You will make more money.
• You will have more time to exercise.
• You will be healthier.
• You will be happier.

If you'd like to become an early riser but are having a difficult time convincing your body to cooperate, follow this 12-step program:

Early Riser Step 1: Stop blaming yourself.

It may not be a lack of willpower that is making you want to sleep till noon. It is more likely a combination of your genes, blood sugars, hormones... and bad habits. But aside from your genes, these are all things you have some control over.

Early Riser Step 2: Take melatonin, not chemicals, at night.

To get up early, you have to get to sleep early. If you have trouble falling asleep, try taking a melatonin supplement instead of a sleeping pill. Dr. Sears calls this hormone - which is produced by the body in response to darkness - "nature's sleep regulator."

It's been awhile since I've posted here

I've been a little busy with many things, including playing around with Internet Marketing, it is very surprising how addictive it can be...

I started out just playing around looking to make a little spending money, and I've found it very interesting and dare I say it FUN, if you approach it the right way it is exciting to test out various systems out there, and as long as you don't take too many risks even you get scammed it's just another part of the experience.