About Stress Management: Meditation: A DO-able Stress Reliever For You

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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 Meditation is a powerful stress reliever, but many misconceptions about meditation are circulating in people's minds. Because the benefits of meditation increase with practice, it is often thought that meditation must be practiced in long sessions for long periods before benefits can be seen. Because we are so used to mastering concrete skills, those who are used to achievement often worry that they are not practicing meditation correctly, and give up before they experience real benefits. This newsletter brings some down-to-Earth facts that can inspire you to give meditation a try (or another try) or increase your practice if you are ready. Even if you have only five minutes, you will find something you can use here. Have a wonderful week! --Elizabeth Scott Meditation Research and Benefits If you are still wondering if meditation is worth your time, here are some studies that may convince and inspire you. You will also find resources here to begin or deepen your practice. See More About:  meditation  meditation techniques  stress research Perfectionist? Here Are Some Meditation Tips For You! If you think you are "bad" at meditation, it could be perfectionism getting in your way. (Don't worry, this happened with me at first, too!) Read on to find out what I learned that helped me shift my attitude and make meditation work for me; it can work for you, too. Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga at Work Traditional 8-week mindfulness meditation courses can bring proven benefits in many areas of life for those who participate, but for some, the time requirements are more than they can maintain, at least for now. This research affirms that significant benefits can still be found with a quicker program and less time spent in daily practice. Learn more about your options here. 5-Minute Meditation If you only have five minutes, meditation can still work for you! Here's how. See More About:  meditation  stress relief  quick stress management Stress Management Ads Stress Meditation Yoga Mot Stress Work Stress Relief Yoga Breath Featured Articles Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Professional Help: Disorders, Medications and Professionals to Help Stress Relief Products:Books, Music and Devices to Help Relieve Stress Understanding Stress: Stress Basics, Causes of Stress & Research Stress Tests / Personality Tests / Stress Assessment Students and Stress: Study Habits, Organization Skills & Stress Help   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. 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 Follow Me On The NEW Twitter Page! What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement