About Stress Management: A Brighter October and A Lighter Stress Load

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management October commemorates both "Positive Attitude Month" and "Emotional Wellness Month," which adds up to less stress. Looking on the bright side, as was mentioned in last week's newsletter, Optimism, Joy and The Bright Side, can bring greater emotional wellness and resilience, and both positive attitudes and emotional wellness are associated with reduced feelings of stress. This newsletter focuses on positive attitude development, and the next newsletter will let you know what you can to maintain emotional wellness. This is going to be an October to remember! -Elizabeth Scott Happy Positive Attitude Month! This is the month to examine your attitude and follow some simple steps toward a more positive attitude overall. Why? Because when we see things in a more positive light, we tend to feel more hopeful, more grateful, and most importantly, less stressed! Learn what you can do to make important attitude shifts (even if you are naturally prone to see the negative first!), and join us in celebrating Positive Attitude Month! See More About:  stress management blog  october holidays  positive thinking Q: How Does Positive Thinking Impact Stress? Does it really matter if you look on the "bright side?" And if you force yourself to see the positive, are you just espousing an artificial view of the world? How does a positive attitude affect stress levels? Find answers to these questions--if you've wondered these things, you're not alone!--and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow. See More About:  optimism  inner peace  resilience Who's The Happiest? What factors go into happiness, and how much of that can we change? Learn about the demographics of happiness, and see what you can do to develop your happiness level and brighten your habitual ways of thinking. Poll: Are You An Optimist or a Pessimist? Are You An Optimist or a Pessimist? I'm Definitely An Optimist! If Forced To Choose, I Guess I'm Somewhat More Optimistic. If Forced To Choose, I Guess I'm Somewhat More Pessimistic. Oh, I'm A Total Pessimist! Not sure? Take The Optimism Quiz and Find Out Which Mode of Thinking You Tend to Favor! Stress Management Ads Stress Coping with Stress How to Manage Stress Stress and Anxiety Tips on Stress Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Free Stress Assessment Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Management Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement