Showing posts with label holiday stress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday stress. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Invisible Stress, Best-Selling Book By Dr. Sylvia LaFair, Is The Perfect Antidote To The 2022 Holiday Blues


Sylvia Lafair is the founder of Creative Energy Options (CEOinc), a global business consulting firm and the world’s leading authority in Pattern Breakthrough Leadership Development, a Top Global Leadership Guru, and a best-selling author.

The term "holiday blues" refers to a number of mental health conditions - stress, depression, anxiety - or perhaps just a general feeling of malaise that can manifest post-holiday. Other conditions such as fatigue, tension or a sense of loss fall into this broad category we call the "blues". For most of us, a mild case of the "holiday blahs" don't require any kind of intervention. Nevertheless, they can exacerbate other forms of mental conditions. In the worst case scenario the post-holiday blues can be a catalyst for major depressive episodes or worse. For most of us, it is a temporary nuisance.

There is another, less noticeable form of stress that can wreak havoc on our mental states during this time of year. It is this form of stress that Dr. Sylvia LaFair addresses in her groundbreaking, best-selling book, Invisible Stress.

LaFair believes we must learn to practice "Safe Stress". Invisible Stress shows readers how to:

• Discuss the fourth level, invisible stress, with information not available till now.
• Gain cutting-edge methods to tackle root causes of overwhelm and self-doubt.
• Acquire powerful yet simple ways to make stress work for you.
• Gather tips to build confidence and strengthen resilience during tough times.
• Learn how to adopt healthy daily behaviors to stay in the safe stress zone.
• Explore coping mechanisms to manage today’s accelerated rate of change.
• Master new leadership skills for less stress and a more harmonious life.

Readers and reviewers alike have praised 'Invisible Stress.' Andy Heppelle, Chief magic maker, accelerating sustainability, Capgemini said ‘New possibilities unleash when you are aware of the real cause of stress underneath the obvious.” Brenda Thompson, executive director, Gadsden, Schneider, and Woodward, LLP comments, 'It is an essential part of the role of human resources to guide people to gain the clarity this book gives about how to handle stress.’ Mark Baylis, Founder of Valor Clinic, US Army Special Forces (Retired), said it ". . . should be required reading for the military." Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, former network producer NBC Today, New York, said, “Invisible stress followed me around for decades. Once I understood it was always with me, and I carried it around like two dumbbells on my shoulders, I learned to make the right changes. I’m calmer now, and even better, more energetic.”

Author Sylvia Lafair is the CEO of Creative Energy Options Inc. (CEOinc), a firm that challenges the status quo of workplace relationships. A pioneer in leadership education and executive coaching her work has been transformational for individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

Over the past 30 years, she has searched for hidden emotional mechanisms at work in a typical office environment. The desire was to discover why people respond the way they do underneath traditional communication skills. This overlooked miscommunication is at the core of office politics, absenteeism, lawsuits, and poor productivity. This knowledge leads to meaningful changes for individuals and companies. The company's Pattern Breakthrough process, not found in any other coaching or programs, enables them to prepare clients to transcend business frustrations to heightened productivity. The company continues to win awards for Pattern Breakthrough Coaching and Total Leadership Connections.

CEOptions offers several books, written by Sylvia, that address patterns for success, leadership, diversity, communication, collaboration, creativity, and many other topics. There is an online seminar series and advanced programs for stress proficiency, women leaders, and executives. Information on all the tools and solutions offered by CEOptions are on the website http://www.ceoptions.com.

Lafair is an innovative thought leader who has worked with McGraw-Hill, Avon, Google, Lockheed Martin, Merck, Microsoft, Novartis, and many other globally recognized companies. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, Huffington Post and Fortune.

Sylvia Lafair, an engaging storyteller, is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at sylvia@ceoptions.com. All her books are available at retail book outlets worldwide. More information is available at the company's website at https://ceoptions.com.

About Sylvia Lafair:


Sylvia Lafair has been trailblazing new territories in her quest to find the best ways to work together effectively. Traveling throughout the world and learning from diverse cultures, she led groups to hike the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, bungee jump in New Zealand, eat indiscernible stew in the Amazon, and sleep on reindeer skins at the Ice Hotel in Sweden. When she sits long enough, she writes, coaches, and leads seminars. Sylvia is the award-winning author of 'Don't Bring It To Work,’ ‘GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change’ and ‘UNIQUE: How Story Sparks Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.’

Sylvia was awarded as one of the top 25 Women in Business by the NEPA Business Journal and The National Association of Women Business Owners for her mentoring to help women move beyond pleasers to become truth-tellers. For the past nine years, she has been a top 30 global leadership guru, and is one of the top 200 global thought leaders for 2021.

Dr. Lafair offers a foundation of personal and professional exploration in every program, every book, every speech she gives. Her award-winning book, 'Don’t Bring It to Work' is one of the top 9 books for every boss to read. Sylvia retooled her skills as a noted psychologist to explore and chart how family patterns show up at work. She prepares leaders and teams to find the sweet spot of cooperation and productivity and make work a place of high learning with lessened stress.

Contact:

Sylvia Lafair

sylvia@ceoptions.com

570 233 1042

https://ceoptions.com

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Monday, December 13, 2021

How To Overcome Holiday Stress - Sylvia LaFair, Author Of Invisible Stress, Best Selling Book On Stress, Shows Us How To Beat The Holiday Blues


Sylvia Lafair is the founder of Creative Energy Options (CEOinc), a global business consulting firm and the world’s leading authority in Pattern Breakthrough Leadership Development, a Top Global Leadership Guru, and a best-selling author.

In her bestselling book about stress, Invisible Stress, Sylvia LaFair discusses invisible stress, a silent type of stress that, for many of us, may lurk beneath the surface and influence our behavior, outside our awareness. This type of psychological stress becomes even more significant as we approach the Holiday season. Unfortunately, those stressors leading up to the Holidays have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is crucial for us to learn how to cope with Holiday stress and to manage our stress levels before we reach a stage of Holiday stress burnout.

There are many causes of Holiday stress. Simply preparing for the Holidays heightens our stress levels. We have to make decisions about whether or not we should attend Holiday gatherings or company parties. Is it safe to travel? Everything seems to urgently demand our attention. We don't have enough time to get everything done. We don't have enough money. We feel pressured to give gifts, and we feel pressure to "keep up" with others. We may have to deal with family drama or perhaps bad relationships. We feel coerced. We have to take time off work. We become acutely aware of those who have passed on and cannot be with us this year. Some of us even experience Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder.

Any one of these can take a damaging toll on our mental health. Sometimes the pressure can become unbearable, and we simply burn out. What is one to do?

Sylvia LaFair, in her best-selling book on stress, Invisible Stress, shows us how to practice what she calls "Safe Stress". Invisible Stress shows readers how to:

• Discuss the fourth level, invisible stress, with information not available till now.
• Gain cutting-edge methods to tackle root causes of overwhelm and self-doubt.
• Acquire powerful yet simple ways to make stress work for you.
• Gather tips to build confidence and strengthen resilience during tough times.
• Learn how to adopt healthy daily behaviors to stay in the safe stress zone.
• Explore coping mechanisms to manage today’s accelerated rate of change.
• Master new leadership skills for less stress and a more harmonious life.

Readers and reviewers alike have praised 'Invisible Stress.' Andy Heppelle, Chief magic maker, accelerating sustainability, Capgemini said ‘New possibilities unleash when you are aware of the real cause of stress underneath the obvious.” Brenda Thompson, executive director, Gadsden, Schneider, and Woodward, LLP comments, 'It is an essential part of the role of human resources to guide people to gain the clarity this book gives about how to handle stress.’ Mark Baylis, Founder of Valor Clinic, US Army Special Forces (Retired), said it ". . . should be required reading for the military." Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, former network producer NBC Today, New York, said, “Invisible stress followed me around for decades. Once I understood it was always with me, and I carried it around like two dumbbells on my shoulders, I learned to make the right changes. I’m calmer now, and even better, more energetic.”

Author Sylvia Lafair is the CEO of Creative Energy Options Inc. (CEOinc), a firm that challenges the status quo of workplace relationships. A pioneer in leadership education and executive coaching her work has been transformational for individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

Over the past 30 years, she has searched for hidden emotional mechanisms at work in a typical office environment. The desire was to discover why people respond the way they do underneath traditional communication skills. This overlooked miscommunication is at the core of office politics, absenteeism, lawsuits, and poor productivity. This knowledge leads to meaningful changes for individuals and companies. The company's Pattern Breakthrough process, not found in any other coaching or programs, enables them to prepare clients to transcend business frustrations to heightened productivity. The company continues to win awards for Pattern Breakthrough Coaching and Total Leadership Connections.

CEOptions offers several books, written by Sylvia, that address patterns for success, leadership, diversity, communication, collaboration, creativity, and many other topics. There is an online seminar series and advanced programs for stress proficiency, women leaders, and executives. Information on all the tools and solutions offered by CEOptions are on the website www.ceoptions.com.

Lafair is an innovative thought leader who has worked with McGraw-Hill, Avon, Google, Lockheed Martin, Merck, Microsoft, Novartis, and many other globally recognized companies. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, Huffington Post and Fortune.

Sylvia Lafair, an engaging storyteller, is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at sylvia@ceoptions.com. All her books are available at retail book outlets worldwide. More information is available at the company's website at https://ceoptions.com.

About Sylvia Lafair:

Sylvia Lafair has been trailblazing new territories in her quest to find the best ways to work together effectively. Traveling throughout the world and learning from diverse cultures, she led groups to hike the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, bungee jump in New Zealand, eat indiscernible stew in the Amazon, and sleep on reindeer skins at the Ice Hotel in Sweden. When she sits long enough, she writes, coaches, and leads seminars. Sylvia is the award-winning author of 'Don't Bring It To Work,’ ‘GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change’ and ‘UNIQUE: How Story Sparks Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.’

Sylvia was awarded as one of the top 25 Women in Business by the NEPA Business Journal and The National Association of Women Business Owners for her mentoring to help women move beyond pleasers to become truth-tellers. For the past nine years, she has been a top 30 global leadership guru, and is one of the top 200 global thought leaders for 2021.

Dr. Lafair offers a foundation of personal and professional exploration in every program, every book, every speech she gives. Her award-winning book, 'Don’t Bring It to Work' is one of the top 9 books for every boss to read. Sylvia retooled her skills as a noted psychologist to explore and chart how family patterns show up at work. She prepares leaders and teams to find the sweet spot of cooperation and productivity and make work a place of high learning with lessened stress.

Contact:

Sylvia Lafair

sylvia@ceoptions.com

https://ceoptions.com

Leia Mais…

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

How To Stay Balanced And Healthy During The Holiday Season And Throughout 2019: Six Bible Verses To Help You

B.BéNI offers six powerful ideas to help get readers overcome holiday stress and get a great start on creating a fantastic new year.

Inspirational jewelry company B.BéNI recently presented six powerful ideas for staying balanced and healthy during the Holiday Season. Not surprisingly, these ideas are relevant not only during the holidays, but also throughout the entire year.

The Holidays are coming! It's such a special time of the year - celebrations and good times with friends, coworkers, and of course, family. However, it is often a time of year filled with tremendous stress for so many people, especially women. Let's try putting these biblical principles to work this year and perhaps things will flow more smoothly. I know that I plan on giving it a try!

1) 1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Make Time for The Lord During The Holidays

Ironically, during the holiday season, when extra time is nowhere to be found, we probably need to be in the word of God more than ever. It can seem almost impossible to get some alone and quiet time to turn our thoughts to our Father in heaven.

Get creative about reading the Bible if you’re struggling to do so. Listen to the audio version of the Bible on your phone or in the car. Try reading for five minutes before you get out of bed in the morning. It's a phenomenal way to start your day! You might even consider starting a special Thanksgiving reading plan or Advent devotional to help you focus on God during this time of year.

2) Galatians 5:16-18

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law

Avoid Overeating & Drinking Too Much Alcohol

Since the Christmas season lasts for a short time, from Thanksgiving to New Year, many of us see it as permission to overindulge in food and alcohol during this time. Honestly, it’s often really not worth the huge regrets that come after January 1st, when we realize not one pair of our pants will zip up. Christmas is a time to have good times with our friends and our family, but do we have to celebrate around excessive food & alcohol consumption? When did a meal with the family or a party with friends become an all-you-can-eat-and-drink fest?

Some helpful tips...

1) Try to stay hydrated, a thirsty person can quickly become a hungry person even when we really are not. Our bodies often mistake thirst for hunger.

2) Make healthier food choices, fill up on the veggies and fiber rich treats so you feel satisfied more quickly.

3) Keep moving, try to stick to your regular exercise routine if you have one. If you don't, maybe a good New Year's Resolution?

4) Get REST - don't allow yourself to become exhausted, that is a sure way to become derailed.

5) Eat slowly and enjoy every bite, your food will give you much more pleasure if you take your time.

6) Use common sense and self-control - You will thank yourself for it later!

3) John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

Be Kind to Others

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of crazy schedules, overspending to fulfill wish lists, and feeling overwhelmed by trying to keep up with it all.

It’s VERY important to step back and remember the true meaning of the season. Sure, the holidays are a time where we can enjoy traditions, create new memories, attend parties and gatherings, and spend more time with our loved ones...But what about going above and beyond giving gifts by also giving time, kind words, being helpful to someone in need perhaps. Spreading kindness or holiday cheer during this time of year can be as simple as visiting some lonely seniors in a nursing home, doing some volunteering, distributing holiday meals to those in need, treating a friend or coworker to lunch or dinner, the list is endless.

4) Colossians 3:13

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Forgive People

During the holidays there are many opportunities for us to see people that we have an unsettled or painful history with. People we haven’t forgiven as well as people who haven’t forgiven us. Many times, forgiving those who have hurt us is not easy. We would rather suppress the feelings year after year, than take the difficult step to mend the relationship.

When there is a very deep hurt or betrayal it’s much more difficult. We have to rely on the Spirit of God to help us forgive and move on. Most of the time, we have really no idea what people are going through. It’s very hard to see things from someone else’s perspective and to understand what motivates them to do the things they do. God will help us to see them the way He sees them, if we ask and pray about it. We really need to make a conscious choice to forgive them and ask God to bless them. At the risk of sounding cliché ( I’m going to say it anyways because I really like this quote) “Unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die.” So true.

Lastly, A really nice idea is to buy them a small gift that will express you have brought closure to the issue and you no longer harboring unforgiveness against them. You don’t need to share that with anyone if you don’t want to but it will feel good in your heart.

Read more at the B.BéNI site at https://bbeni.com/blogs/news/six-bible-verses-to-help-stay-balanced-healthy-during-the-holiday-season.

About B.BéNI:

B.BéNI is a New England based inspirational jewelry company that is dedicated to providing customers with meaningful pieces of jewelry that will touch the heart and ignite one's faith, yet be fabulous and chic enough to really rock!

The Old World style pendants, charms and components are their own original designs starting from a simple sketch to a CAD design and then to a solid model. A cast piece is then made from the solid model. A lot of energy and love go into each piece, crafted in the state of Rhode Island, the jewelry capital of the USA.

The metals, finishes, findings, clasps, gemstones & crystals are of the highest quality available. Each order is hand-assembled with great care. The name B.BéNI has meaning. Béni is the French word for blessed so we are saying "Be Blessed." Fashion, Faith and Quality - not necessarily in that order - is what they are all about.

Contact:

B.BéNI
bbenijewelry@gmail.com
https://bbeni.com

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