Lifestyle And Dreams Over 40

10 Ways To Reduce Anxiety Do you ever have that panic attack that starts in the pit of your stomach or your body fills with anxiety and it’s all you can do to concentrate?! I used to have panic attacks and trouble breathing every time I had to speak in front of a group.   I’ve also gotten that sick feeling in my stomach and clammy hands.   Life is stressful and we can’t always control that, but there are things we can do to lessen the overwhelming feeling of panic. Here are 10 of my favorite ways to reduce anxiety: 1)            Yoga or simple stretches 2)              Stepping out in the fresh air and taking a few          deep breaths 3)              Having a favorite mantra/prayer or meditation 4)        ...

WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE? I have become intimately familiar with the "daily grind" and the adjoining morning rituals many working people have. Does any of this sound familiar: 7:00am alarm blast wakes you, pull yourself out of bed, half asleep jump in the shower, dress, (get kids ready, if you have kids) leave house for work by 7:45am, on the way eat half a bacon, egg and cheese, some coffee, get to work by 8:30am, say your morning pleasantries to friends, check some emails and ESPN (guys) or Page Six (girls) and jump right in and start the day once the caffeine kicks in around 9am. The majority of people I have encountered over the years have had morning routines similar to this, and the purpose of this article is to tell you how much better it can be. It is important to realize that what you do in the morning sets the sets the tone for the rest of your day, and habituating an effective morning custom can do wonders for your life. By following these simple steps, yo...