color wheelOn studying the psychology of color as effects on human emotions and human cognition

The Psychology of Color is primarily still within the realms of folk or commonsense psychology and has been widely associated with culture. The significance of color could well be related with particular cultures, emotions and situations although there are very few scientific experiments on color or a scientifically valid ‘color psychology’. The psychology of color studies the effects of colors on human feelings and behavior. It is usually believed that red makes people happy or fervent and yellow raises alertness, white is about purity and cleanliness, black evokes a sense of mystery, loss or anonymity.


zen meditationMeditation exercises will help you discover a new level of relaxation and awareness. Meditation exercises all serve a different purpose, depending on what it is that you want to achieve.

Beginner meditation exercises help you relax and feel revitalized if you are having a hard day. Advanced meditation exercises can help you find enlightenment. Somewhere in between, there are exercises to help you lose weight, quit smoking, and reduce the affects of stress-related illnesses.

Meditation Exercises for Relaxing, Breathing and Concentration


stopsignWhat are the signs of stress? You probably already have your own personal stress gauge. Stress is extremely personal, and so is your reaction to stressful scenarios. That’s why the signs and symptoms of stress tend to vary from person to person. Here’s a list of some of the potential symptoms or signs that are commonly associated with the effects of stress.

Signs of Stress


smileSmile!

Before you read any further, just do this simple exercise. Close your eyes, smile (1 sec), take a slow deep breath (3 sec) and exhale slowly (3 sec).

How did you feel? Good isn’t it?

Stress is Inside Not Outside

Majority of the people believe that stress is due to outside situations and something which is not within their control. While it’s true that stress is the result of outside situations and circumstances, it is how YOU react to a situation that causes stress.


human-body2Although some of the effects of stress are still unknown and debated, but 80-90% of all doctors visits these days are in part due to stress-related ailments. Stress has been linked to anxiety, panic attacks, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, digestive track diseases, etc. One thing for certain is that stress wrecks havoc our immune system.


human-bodyEveryone has stress in their daily life, and everyone’s body responds differently to stress. When you experience stress, the brain responds by a variety of different responses, these include releasing different chemicals to our blood stream. What this does is give us a momentary boost to do whatever needs to be done to survive. However, if left unchecked, you could have a heart attack or stroke.


affirmationWhat are these social and emotional toxic elements that have seeped into us? A frightening percentage of the world’s population are unaware of the fact that they walk around in this existence diseased, encumbered by toxins that leave their mind, their body and their soul in a state of spiritual decomposition. One look around at the world today and why would anyone be surprised at the endemic that is affecting the human race.We are living in a world that is rife with bad news, bad events, potential wars, nuclear cold war, tense and hatred between countries, acts of terrorism and worse - and they are enforced to us every time we turn on the television and watch the news. This is a world that is laid on the foundation of attrition and tragedy, and there is very little we can do about it. We are breathing in an environment that is filled with deadly toxins, with a potential for global meltdown at the turn of every CFC laced spray can.


cinnamonWhen you think of cinnamon don’t you think of spiced cider, a topping for hot chocolate, and a great baking ingredient? Cinnamon is all of those things, but it’s also an incredible substance that is a natural holistic source of health benefits. The kudos for cinnamon are many.Did you know that cinnamon actually kills food-borne microbes like E-Coli? According to Phytotherapy Research (November 13, 1999) in laboratory tests, cinnamon proved to be a potent neutralizer of microbes, particularly of common food-borne microbes such as Escherichia coli (E. coli). How can you use it as a “Mr. Clean” for your food? Since cinnamon is a natural holistic spice, all you have to do is add it to your food. With whole foods you don’t have the same worries about dosage as you do with synthetic or inorganic products. Sprinkle cinnamon into your salads, mix it into ground beef or add it to vegetable curries to get all the benefits of cinnamon.


Effects of StressWhat is stress

Stress is a part of daily life. Everyone has stress. Some people appear to have more stress than others. Stress is one way we react to specific events in our life. There are times when you might feel that too much is happening at once and feel overwhelmed. Other times, you feel the pressure of time or a deadline and realize you need to take care of something before it is too late. Having been in a similar situation before will create anxiety. How we perceive a situation will effect how we respond to it. There is good stress and bad stress.


Using Games for Stress ManagementStress refers to the tension and pressure from the conflict between the external environment and yourself, resulting in physical and psychological reactions. There are many ways of relieving and managing stress levels, ranging from the extreme to the not so. Medication, alternative treatments, therapy range on the extreme, whilst relaxation techniques, laughter and even stress relief games range on the not so extreme.

That is right – there are such things as stress relief games, which promise to help you with managing your stress levels. Stress relief games are a viable option for relieving stress, and this includes both indoor and outdoor games. Although this method is not supported by research, it is highly recommended by most stress management programs.

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