article thumbnail

Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

Workplace Insight

Participants outfitted with sensors to monitor heart rates and stress levels had to solve mathematical problems. The findings , reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, were that participants who viewed natural images had lower stress levels and felt more rested afterwards.

Forms 122
article thumbnail

Hard Times Go to Your Heart and into Your Soul

Success

Pressured in the workplace and stressed out at home, people are trying to make sense of their lives. This article was published in June 2008 and has been updated. That’s how to become the person you always wanted to be. Sometimes the hits just keep on coming. We are living in very challenging times. Photo by GaudiLab /Shutterstock.

2008 307
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

6 Secrets of Stress Management

Ian's Messy Desk

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. Thanks for visiting!

Stress 100
article thumbnail

Good to Great: 6 Tips for the Journey from Health to Strength

Success

According to the World Health Organization , “People who are insufficiently active have a 20% to 30% increased risk of death compared to people who are sufficiently active.” In fact, health care costs in general have been rising sharply for many years, as they continue to consume a larger share of our budgets. What is health, really?

Health 265
article thumbnail

10 Time Management Tips

Ian's Messy Desk

Updated and reposted from May 2008 1) Always Look Ahead It is human nature to want to live in the past: to savour accomplishments or to wallow in defeats. Don’t let the stresses of life control you. Take a 10 minute nap or a short walk to relieve stress. Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 21, 2008 @ 3:13 pm I used to exercise #3.

article thumbnail

Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

Success

The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight.

Finance 313
article thumbnail

7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk

Ian's Messy Desk

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Have a good one, Chaz [link] Chaz’s Notes: Personal Development for the Modern Age Comment by Charlie on January 23, 2008 @ 6:51 pm your blog very inspiring me and this is very helps for me.

Filing 100