High gas prices and the cost of living are causing several people to adjust their lives in several ways. Many people are canceling their vacations and may be picking up an extra job to make ends meet. The pressure and stress is on. So turn off your computer and cellular phone and try some of the following ideas for having fun and relieving stress on a budget.
1. Take a walk in the morning or evening to beat the heat. A 10-15 minute walk will do wonders for helping you relax and relieve stress. While on your walk take deep breaths, meditate, pray, and reflect. Concentrate on what you are thankful for.
2. Go on a picnic at your favorite park. If you are taking your family bring some board games, a kite, Frisbee, baseball, etc. Have fun and enjoy.
3. Take a bike ride. Go on the new bike trail or bike around town. You can see so many things that you do not notice while driving a car.
4. Take up a new hobby or class. Check out the local options for taking an art class, music lesson, exercise class, join a team sport, quilting class, yoga class, martial arts, horseback riding class, dog obedience classes, etc. Tehachapi has lots to offer do your research to discover a class that might interest you.
5. Try cooking a new recipe. Make a gourmet meal at home and if cooking with your family have everyone get involved. Help the kids learn and have fun in the kitchen. Put on your favorite music and enjoy your homemade meal at home without the cost of going out.
6. Do some stargazing. Get a current astrological map of the stars and find the different constellations and planets. Tehachapi is a great place for stargazing.
7. Turn off the TV and go to the library. Pick out some favorite books to read.
8. Turn your bathroom into a home spa treatment. Take a bath with your favorite bubble bath, sip herbal tea, give yourself a pedicure, etc. Checkout your local drugstore for several options for do it yourself.
9. Have a at home movie night. Grab the blankets and get comfortable. Make homemade popcorn and enjoy your favorite movie without going out.
10. Check out the local newspapers to see upcoming events that are going to be in the area that may interest you. There are several low cost or free event happening several times a week, especially in the summer.
Get out and enjoy your community! Turn off the cell phone, computer, and TV! Have fun and relieve stress! Life is too short!
Karina Narduzzi
(Karina Narduzzi is the owner of Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching, please visit our website at www.positivesolutions.org or call us directly at 303-5669 for more information.)
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Bad Economy Results in an Increase in Anger Infractions
While it is unfortunate for the victims of anger related issues, it is instructive to note that the bad U.S. economy is resulting in a dramatic increase in referrals to anger management providers nationwide. The following is a summary of referral trends to Certified Anger Management Facilitators:
•The high cost of gas has caused Transportation Companies in California to contract with local anger management providers for Pre-employment testing for new hires as well as organizational anger management for line staff and coaching for managers and supervisors.
•The increase in road rage incidents is beginning to clog many courts in major American cities. Misdemeanor offenses for driving violations are off the charts.
•Psychiatrists and Psychologists are referring an increasing number of clients to Certified Anger Management Facilitators for anger management assessments and intervention.
•Managed Health Care Providers are recognizing the cost effectiveness of anger management as opposed to psychotherapy of psychotropic medication for aggressive behavior.
•Small, medium and large businesses have adopted zero tolerance for person-directed aggression in the workplace. This has caused an increase in employer mandated referrals to anger management classes.
•Hospitals and physician practices are now referring health care professionals whose behavior may create a “hostile work environment” or impact patient safety.
The keys to success in providing anger management are superior training, certification, Pre and Post Tests, client’s workbooks and ancillary DVDs and training material.
George Anderson, MSW, BCD, CAMF, CEAPDiplomate,
American Association of Anger Management Providers
Anderson & Anderson®, The Trusted Name in Anger Management
http://www.andersonservices.com/
http://www.aaamp.org
http://www.linkedin.com/in/geoandersonwww.anger-management-resources.org
•The high cost of gas has caused Transportation Companies in California to contract with local anger management providers for Pre-employment testing for new hires as well as organizational anger management for line staff and coaching for managers and supervisors.
•The increase in road rage incidents is beginning to clog many courts in major American cities. Misdemeanor offenses for driving violations are off the charts.
•Psychiatrists and Psychologists are referring an increasing number of clients to Certified Anger Management Facilitators for anger management assessments and intervention.
•Managed Health Care Providers are recognizing the cost effectiveness of anger management as opposed to psychotherapy of psychotropic medication for aggressive behavior.
•Small, medium and large businesses have adopted zero tolerance for person-directed aggression in the workplace. This has caused an increase in employer mandated referrals to anger management classes.
•Hospitals and physician practices are now referring health care professionals whose behavior may create a “hostile work environment” or impact patient safety.
The keys to success in providing anger management are superior training, certification, Pre and Post Tests, client’s workbooks and ancillary DVDs and training material.
George Anderson, MSW, BCD, CAMF, CEAPDiplomate,
American Association of Anger Management Providers
Anderson & Anderson®, The Trusted Name in Anger Management
http://www.andersonservices.com/
http://www.aaamp.org
http://www.linkedin.com/in/geoandersonwww.anger-management-resources.org
Thursday, August 07, 2008
10 Reasons for Anger Management
1. Everyone gets angry and stressed it is life. This class can help anyone improve their lives for the better.
2. Improve employee retention by improving your work environments by learning emotional intelligence and assertive communication.
3. Reduce mental and health problems that occur now or could become prevalent in the future. Learn healthy ways to deal with stress before it is harmful.
4. Anger Management is one of the keys in dealing with difficult people. You may not be able to control someone else. However, your interaction with the other person could have a better outcome if you can better assess the situation and utilize emotional intelligence and assertive communication skills.
5. Helps people learn about themselves in order to improve interactions in every aspect of their lives. Helps in relationships at work, family, and intimate relationships.
6. Anger Management can help people get out of the current negative “rut” they are in to realize they can create positive outcomes in their lives.
7. Helps people create balance in their lives for a healthier lifestyle.
8. That anger is a secondary emotion and there are other factors leading up to that point.
9. Getting to know one self and how they react in to certain things in their lives.
10. To be a role model to others in your life because people watch what you do not just what you say.
Karina Narduzzi B.A.,C.A.M.F.
Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
www.positivesolutions.org
2. Improve employee retention by improving your work environments by learning emotional intelligence and assertive communication.
3. Reduce mental and health problems that occur now or could become prevalent in the future. Learn healthy ways to deal with stress before it is harmful.
4. Anger Management is one of the keys in dealing with difficult people. You may not be able to control someone else. However, your interaction with the other person could have a better outcome if you can better assess the situation and utilize emotional intelligence and assertive communication skills.
5. Helps people learn about themselves in order to improve interactions in every aspect of their lives. Helps in relationships at work, family, and intimate relationships.
6. Anger Management can help people get out of the current negative “rut” they are in to realize they can create positive outcomes in their lives.
7. Helps people create balance in their lives for a healthier lifestyle.
8. That anger is a secondary emotion and there are other factors leading up to that point.
9. Getting to know one self and how they react in to certain things in their lives.
10. To be a role model to others in your life because people watch what you do not just what you say.
Karina Narduzzi B.A.,C.A.M.F.
Positive Solutions Anger Management and Executive Coaching
www.positivesolutions.org
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