Massage, Good For Reducing Stress

Having a great massage is probably one of the most enjoyable remedies for stress. Laying there in a place where the world can't get to you and having someone just help you to relax is a very welcome cure. There are so many kinds of massages offered out there today because there are so many people that go to these experts that their methods have expanded.

Many people prefer the hot stone massage or the aroma therapy massage. The techniques are different and they cover different areas. Having a man or a woman might be a important issue to some, most places provide both. Many people do not ask enough questions when they call for a massage. If you have anything that you question, you should ask. As always, if you know someone who has been to a place they love, than that is a good place to start.

There are different symptoms that lead people to need a good massage. Maybe you are experiencing headaches, stiffness in the body, and problems with motion or flexibility. Some go because they are experiencing a lot of emotional stress and just need to find a release.

When you are calling to make your appointment you should ask what different kinds of massages are offered and let them know exactly what you need in return. Together you should be able to come up with a plan to help your needs.

Massages do not take a long time so it should be easier to fit in your daily schedule. It is not like going to a gym and having to work out, take a shower, and all of that. Find the time that is easiest on you so you don't feel stressed and hurried to get to the next place. Pamper yourself and go try a massage, I guarantee you will not be sorry you did.

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Losing My Best Friend Rock

Tough subject to talk about and yet talking about it can help. I mentioned in a previous article about a friend of mine who had died from Aids. I thought maybe sharing our friendship a little might help others to be supportive of others when it is needed.

My friend, Rock, I met when I was a junior in high school. I really can't remember how we met or even the first time we met but it had to be through mutual friends. As Rock and I got to know each other better we started hanging around together on a normal basis.

He was a great dancer and I loved to dance so we would get together and practice in his basement so we could enter dance contests. I should mention that disco was very big back then and, yeah, that is the kind of dancing we did. Rock was a handsome guy and had a lot of girls attention. His personality was very friendly so friends were not hard to come by for him.

Rock and I got so close that we could talk about anything. I can't tell you how many relationships we comforted each other through. At one time we even thought of us becoming a couple but we were just to good of friends for that. Whenever I had a problem, Rock was there for me, as I was for him. I remember helping him with spelling because he was just the worse speller ever. No matter how big or small the situation was in either of our lives, we were there for each other.

Rocks mom and dad were the best too, they treated me like one of the family always. I was there for more family occasions than any girl he ever dated.

When we were about eighteen years old Rock told me he had to talk to me. We went out on his front porch and he told me he was gay. He hadn't told his parents yet and he wanted my advice before he did. I'm not sure if it was the advice or that he just needed to try telling someone else first to see the reaction.

I'm not going to tell you that I never considered his being gay, because I did, but I wasn't certain and dating girls like he did who knew. All I remember feeling when he told me was how much I loved this guy. I cared about him so much and I would never let anything hurt him, especially me.

I told him I was there for him and that I loved him. I knew it was going to be so hard for him to tell his parents but I admired that he didn't want to live holding this secret. It was a little hard at first for his parents but they too loved him and was there to support him.

After I was married, I moved away to Pittsburgh. Rock and I talked on the phone and sent letters here and there. I would go back to Maine and he was always one of the first people I would go see. I even tried to surprise him a few times but it never worked, he always knew it was me. I would go to his house where his partner and him lived and we all had great conversations. I thought I might feel uncomfortable but I never did.

Rock called me one day and told me he had aids. We cried many tears together and talked for a long time. Rock fought for a long time but lost that fight in the end. His last couple weeks were spent in a hospital very sick. I had three children at that time and couldn't go to Maine to be there. I made a tape for him, the tape had all my kids playing music for him and stuff like that and I read to him some of the things that we wrote each other a long time ago. I included pictures of all of our friends and some of the great memories that we shared together. I had the tape and a dozen roses sent to his room at the hospital with a card saying that I would not be buying roses for his funeral, that these were a celebration of our friendship. He called me, as sick as he was, and he enjoyed both very much. I knew it meant a lot to him, I knew I meant a lot to him. That was the last time I spoke with Rock, but he is forever in my heart.

How Do You Motivate Yourself In The Morning To Get Yourself Moving for the day?

I find that when I wake up and just get out of bed and get going that I function better. If I lay in bed and procrastinate about getting up then I feel tired and have to drag myself around all day.

My morning begins with starting my favorite morning beverage, the coffee pot. I have to have my two cups of coffee while I'm getting ready, it helps me to be able to face the day. It is a very odd day that I don't wake up to having my coffee.

Morning actually is my best time of the day to get things done. I can accomplish so much in a little bit of time. I try to make sure the house is all picked up and I've done everything I really want to get done because later in the afternoon is not my favorite time to do anything.

I usually have the TV on, the Today Show, so I can catch up on what is happening in the world, and then I sometimes will listen to music the last half hour or so before I head out for the day.

All these things that I do in the morning have become sort of a ritual for me and when I stick to that ritual I feel it motivates me and gets me going.

I do have those days that of course do not run on schedule and to tell you the truth, it is those days that seem to be crazy and I can't seem to pull it all together as well. You know those mornings when the kids are fighting or they just remembered to tell you something important that they should have told you the night before when they were right there all night? That
stuff drives me crazy and really puts a dent in the day.

Mornings are so important, how you begin them, the mood that you start your day in, the determination you have to accomplish your goals for that day, all comes from how your day begins. Waking up in a positive mood and just taking on the day is a great habit to get yourself into.

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Put Those Living Paycheck To Paycheck Days Behind You!

Are you sick and tired of living from one paycheck to the next paycheck? Let me tell you about a man by the name of Mack Michaels. Mack has become a millionaire by creating his own home internet business. If you're anything like me, you're wishing that could happen to you.

I know you have probably looked at numerous ads by now that promise you will be making thousands of dollars in a short period of time. What if I told you that I know a website you can go to where this actually works? What if I told you that you could start your own business with the complete guidance of a man named Mack Michaels? Would you quickly believe me?

No, of course, I know you wouldn't. But I think if you let me tell you a little bit about him, you will find him fascinating and want to see for yourself what I know to be true. He has a gift and he used that gift to create a online home business that has made him become a millionaire. Here is a man that wants to give back, he truly wants to share what he has learned to help others.

Mack worked that normal day job, put in those crappy long hours, and like most of us lived paycheck to paycheck. Mack was laid off from his job one day, which turned out to be the best thing that happened. After going through a lot of money he didn't have and experiencing many trys at finding a internet home job just to have them fail, Mack created his own internet business.

Today, Mack is a millionaire and so secure with his life that he is reaching out to others offering to share his secrets so that you too can have that feeling. He will even walk you through his daily life, via video, so that you can see what a real person he is. Mack will share with you his wife and daughter, things that are most important to him.

Then after Mack introduces himself, he will show you some video's that will convince you to make the best decision of your life. I am not going to quote numbers to you, I'm going to let Mack do that. He will show you proof with numbers that will just blow you away. I mean that, I must have watched them five times myself because I couldn't just let go of this feeling that this was the answer I had been looking for.

The most fantastic part of this business is that you have a person that will walk with you, through professionally made step by step tutorials, how to create your own business. Mack will also be steadily available to you when you have any questions, He wants to see you succeed. Do you even get that at a normal job?

Don't take my word for this, go to the link below and find out yourself how to start your own business at home, work four hours a day, be able to enjoy your life, and have more money than you have ever dreamed of. You won't reget your next move, you will be taking your first step to a bright new future.

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Total Anxiety

Do you have as much of a hard time being around conflict as I do? Man, I have to tell you nothing can make me feel more uncomfortable than that.

I grew up in a home where everything was always on edge. You lived from one minute to the next not knowing what would happen next. Because of this I think I suffer in ways that most people don't, I think that any way. I am not one of those people that blame things that are wrong in their life on their childhood because I am actually a good example that people can be very different from their parents.

When there is conflict around me I get so nervous and feel scared to some point. I wish I didn't feel this way and I don't know how to make it better for myself. I have tried several ways to control how I react, but my first reaction is to run and get as far away as I can. Even when I am not directly involved that feeling totally takes over me.

I am best known for trying to make everything good for everyone else. I have been know to be able to give wonderful advise to other people and give them comfort but when it comes to myself, I tend to keep things in and act like everything is ok. Most people think that I am just a very calm person but inside I don't feel that way at all.

Do any of you feel like that out there? Is there any piece of advise you can share with me? Just sharing stories sometimes can be a great help and writing things down has always helped me where I verbally have some problems. I appreciate your thoughts, imput, or any story you would like to share. This is one of those things I would like to make an improvement on in 2009.

Let Others Help You Heal

It seems like for every possible thing that could be bothering us, there is a support group out there that we can seek help from. Many people laugh off these support groups or can not see themselves sharing the problems with others that they are experiencing.

A support group is a bunch of people that get together that have experienced similar experiences. They could be a weight loss group, AAA group, mothers against drunk drivers group, loss of a loved one group, and groups of a similar shared illness, etc., etc. There is just so many out there.

Why there are so many of these support groups out there? That is because over the years we have found that they really work for people. You get not only to share you story but to hear many people who have similar stories like yours. Being involved in a group can give you support, make you not feel alone, and maybe even help you find some answers that you seek.

I bet there have been many great friendships formed from support groups. What better friend then to be able to share everything and know that they are there for you and understand the things you are feeling and going through. You also get to be there for someone else and in helping to heal them, you heal yourself too.

If you want to find a support group in your area, look in the newspaper, they usually have some listing. If you don't find one there look on the Internet, like in craigs list, they have some listed there. Your church, YMCA, or local hospital should also be able to guide you.

If you are struggling with something that is bringing you down and you don't know where to turn, try to look for a support group in your area that deals in an area comparable to yours. Once you are there I know you will feel better just to know you are not alone. This might be the best thing you have ever done for yourself and you are worth it.

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Are You Experiencing A Big Change In Your Life?

Are You Experiencing A Big Change In Your Life? Having any kind of change going on in your life can be so hard. I can tell you myself that change is very hard on me. It takes me having to really work on myself to get through things like that. For example, when my children were growing up everything that would be their first I panicked. Mainly it was my oldest daughter that had to endure the parent that was flipping out just because she was staying over night at someones house for the first time, etc.

With life comes many changes, work, family, relationships, and moving to a new home or different area. Everyone has to find their own way of finding comfort to make things less stressful for themselves. I had a great friend many years ago that use to do yoga and meditation and at that time we were only teenagers. I use to laugh at her but she always seemed to handle things very well. She was always so calm and didn't over react to situations. Using those skills really seemed to work for her, I wonder if she still uses them today.

I moved away from where we use to live about twenty five years ago and though we stayed in touch for a few years after, we have not spoken since. Change again that was not easy in my life. Actually, moving away was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life and I think when I started to let myself feel good about it was when I took a little advice from my friend. I didn't do yoga or meditate like she did but I had to have many long chats with myself and start bringing positive thoughts in my mind.

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