| | "I've tried yoga, but I find stress less boring." -Anonymous This quote makes me smile, even though I know yoga to be a great stress relief tool, and recommend it all the time. The quote, however, points out the important reality that not all stress relief techniques work for all people. If you find yourself falling asleep during meditation and anxiously watching the clock during yoga, this newsletter is for you. Read on, have some fun, and enjoy the rest of your week! And join us on Facebook for more fun quotes, great articles, and the opportunity to connect with others on stress management. --Elizabeth | | Non-Boring Stress Relief I have heard from several readers and clients that meditation is more stressful than stress relieving because it's experienced by many as boring, or difficult to master. That's why stress management is not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. While there are many wonderful benefits to stress relief techniques like yoga, meditation, and similarly calm practices, some people find that they create more stress by being boring or inaccessible. If you can relate, read more about this, and find resources for relieving stress. Read more | Stress Tips For "Type A" Types I'm not saying that if you find yoga and meditation to be boring, then you are automatically "Type A." However, if these stress relief techniques generally appeal to people who want to make their time count, they will likely appeal to you, too. "Type A" or not, these stress relief techniques can help you relax without putting you to sleep! Read more | Quiz: Are You An Adrenaline Junkie? Are you drawn to drama? Might you (consciously or unconsciously) create a little extra stress in your life just for the excitement of it all? This test can help you determine if you are a secret adrenaline junkie, and if you are, will provide you with tips and resources for keeping your stress levels lower while maintaining an exciting life. Ready? Go!!! | College Stress 101 If you're a new student who's stressed by everything that's different in college life, or a returning student who still needs help with stress management (who doesn't?), these tips can help make college less stressful and more fun. Read more | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | Ongoing Stress Relief Resources | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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