We all have certain troubled areas of the house that irritate us when they are messy. Sometimes we feel that these troubled areas have to be clean and tidy before we can clean any other area in the house. Unfortunately many of us do not have the energy to clean the   more »

You have accomplished something that will take some stress off you. You have every right to feel great. Go ahead congratulate your self. Reward   more »

Individual bags are also easier to fit in between layers of clothes throughout the case than a single bulky large cosmetics one. So distill liquids -- enough for your trip -- into smaller containers from your larger collection at home. "Or buy cosmetics in the place you are going to; don't transport them at   more »

Using every inch of space inside your case is all down to good planning: "A lot of people panic and just throw in stuff," she says. "It's something I see with clients all of the time, that we all have too many things. How many clothes do you need? The truth is we usually go for the same favourite clothes to wear, so don't pack the things you won't   more »

Recognizing stress is important because we can't deal with it if we don't know when it's happening. Other people are often aware of our stress before we are. We might be brusque or abrupt without realizing it. Often, other people can read stress on   more »

Sources of stress (stressors or triggers) Environmental: Noise, crowding, clutter Cold, heat, humidity   more »

What is one condition that every doctor shares with every patient? The one experience which all physicians can most easily relate to and empathize with? The answer is STRESS. It's everywhere. We all know about stress from experiencing it - even   more »

You've probably heard health experts and celebrities alike extol the virtues of yoga, but did you know it's a good form of exercise for people with MS too? Living with MS often means living with fatigue, muscle weakness   more »

Fit in some quiet time for yourself. Slot in some relaxation time on a daily basis even if it is only 15 minutes. You can’t cope, at home or at work, if you don’t put yourself first. Before taking on   more »

Rehearsal - use your neutral scene to help you relax ­ rehearse yourself being competent, eg. asking a discussion provoking   more »

Table of Content ­ Physical strategies (what you feel) ­ Perceptual (what you see) ­ Cognitive (what you think) ­ Affective strategies (how you feel) ­ Skill strategies ­ Environmental strategies   more »

am actively in charge of my life and direct it in constructive channels. My primary responsibility is for my own growth and well being (the   more »

Sit quietly in a comfortable position. 2. Close your eyes. 3. Deeply relax all your muscles, beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face. Keep   more »

Arrange everything in your home and in your personal workspace for your convenience. Place furniture where the best place for you is. Place individual items within each room for your convenience. (i.e. put a box of Kleenex in each room.) It   more »

Assertive behaviour is useful on a daily basis in a variety of situations, including at home, at work, driving, running errands, and virtually any place where you interact   more »