Are there situations in your life that are driving you up the freakin’ wall because no matter what you do, they just won’t change? You’ve tried everything but that problem at work, that difficult relative, or that money issue is stuck like a rusty bolt. Today I’m gonna lay out how to accept the things … Read More “Accepting the Crap You Can’t Change” »
Category: Beating Stress
Sacking stress like a pro when the pressure’s really on late in the day
Recognizing the early signs of stress is crucial if you want to avoid crashing and burning. Most people are terrible at this because they let the stress pile up until it’s too late. By then, they’re a nervous wreck counting down the days until their next mental breakdown. Here are the top signs your body … Read More “Are You Stressed to the Max?” »
Coach Dan here with another no-nonsense relaxation technique for you stressed out chuckleheads. Today we’re talking about progressive muscle relaxation, or PMR for short. Now for those of you skimming while scratching your asses, PMR is a technique to unwind tight muscles and relax your mind. It works by flexing each muscle group as hard … Read More “Flex and Chill with Progressive Muscle Relaxation” »
Alright so you know I ain’t about all that yoga mumbo jumbo or paying for some BS meditation app. But tending to a few plants is a street smart way to relax your nerves after a long day. Don’t got a backyard? No problem! You can start a little window garden with just a few … Read More “How to Chill The hell Out With A Mini Green Thumb” »
Online or in the crowds, we’ve all got lists to tackle. Here’s how to keep your cool without dropping a bundle. Alright listen up you bunch of Grinches, it’s that time of year again when we gotta go out and buy gifts for all our loved ones. Between Black Friday madness and last minute online … Read More “Don’t Be a Grinch: Relax Your Way Through Christmas Shopping” »
It all starts in the mind. Control the controllables and don’t sweat the rest. Peace comes from within. It don’t just happen by accident. You wanna be chill? You gotta make it happen yourself from the get go. All this stuff starts upstairs between your ears. How you think is how you feel, and if … Read More “Relaxation is a Decision” »
I ain’t got time for nonsense so I’ll cut right to the chase – if you want to soak the tension away, grab yourself some Epsom salts and run a hot bath. That’s it, nothing fancy. Forget all those relaxing bath bombs or scented candles, all you need is plain ol’ Epsom salts to do … Read More “Soak the Tension Away” »
Alright folks, here is some no-nonsense ways to chill the hell out and get your Z’s when it’s cold, you’re wired, and the hustle and bustle of the holidays has you feeling frazzled. We all know how it goes – the temperatures drop, the to-do lists pile up, and before you know it you’re lying … Read More “It’s Cold, You’re Wired – Now What?” »
You’ve heard it from Dan before – mess makes stress. We all know how stressful mess can be – that pile of junk on your desk staring at you, the milk gone bad in the back of the fridge, clothes strewn all over the bedroom. It’s enough to make your brain feel like chaos! Well … Read More “Tidy Up and Tame Your Mind” »
Listen up you lot, sounds like some of you are having a real problem with the bosses lately. Feeling disrespected, taken advantage of, all that madness. Well let me tell ya, as someone who’s been there – losing your cool will only make it worse. Believe me, nothing sounds better in the moment than tearing … Read More “Keep Your Cool – Dealing with difficult bosses without losing it” »