Monthly Archives: September 2014

1. INTRODUCTION  on DEPRESSION Being in the military (work) can be a particularly stressful occupation, one that puts major strain on military (work) families, especially in a time of frequent deployments and war. A common emotional reaction to excess and/or … Continue reading →

13. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Maintaining your motivation can be applied to any area of stress response. By combining the creative ACT process with the motivational formula, every piece of the stress puzzle is accessible to you. (1) RESPONSE (2) TECHNIQUES … Continue reading →

12. MAKE IT REAL (3) SKILL In terms of HOW we would improve our fitness, we make decisions: – New regimens of exercise should be preceded by either a review of physical risk factors or a medical clearance. – Workout should … Continue reading →

12. MAKE IT REAL (2) CHOICE In terms of when we would act to gain that improvement, we make choices: – Frequency of workouts should be at least 3 times a week. – Duration should be at least 30 minutes. … Continue reading →

11. MAKE IT REAL:  * Meaning: Know why you are doing it!                                                           … Continue reading →

11. MAKE IT A HABIT (3) REWARD YOURSELF Too often, even when we do what we know is the right thing, we forget the value of our actions!  What we do has consequences. When our actions are correct, by and … Continue reading →

11. MAKE IT  A HABIT (2) MAKE IT A HABIT * I know there are many things I should do that are good for me, but I just can’t find the time to do them! * Time is limited and there … Continue reading →

11. MAKE IT HABIT (1) SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Research is showing that the cornerstone of successful stress management is purpose in life and personal spirituality. It appears that people who report that their life has purpose also tend to have less anxiety, … Continue reading →

10. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES (2) SOCIAL SUPPORT Good relationships among coworkers, friends, and family are proven to assist in the avoidance of both physical and mental illness. Social resources are important in enjoying good times and enduring bad times. While benefits … Continue reading →

The body requires an adequate amount of rest to recuperate from the stress and strain of the day’s activities. Lifestyles and sleep habits may vary, but all people need rest and sleep. During sleep, physical and mental restoration occurs on … Continue reading →