The thing to know is that this is nothing to be ashamed of
and that you are not alone in going through this experience.
Are you aware that Winston Churchill suffered depression
throughout his life, as have many men in the public eye over
the years?

Chronic stress is what leads to male depression with the
warning signs being anger, frustration and aggression.
Recognising and acting on these early warning signs means
you can prevent this situation.

The problem is that most men do not heed these early warning
signs,choosing to either dismiss or ignore them in the hope
that they will vanish on their own. But, this is rarely the
case.

What happens if you choose to take no action to resolve the
chronic stress? According to Dr Nick Allen, a professor of
Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne and the Orygen
Youth Health Research Centre, the hormone cortisol is
released into your body and parts of your brain are
sensitive to high levels of this hormone and are actually
changed if these levels remain high for too long.

In fact, chronic elevation of these levels of cortisol can
lead to male depression by actually interfering with the
storage of serotonin, a vital hormone that contributes to
your feeling of well-being, helping to lift your mood.

According to some authorities, you are more likely to fall
victim to depression if you have a family history of
anxiety, depression or substance-abuse problems. If it runs
in your family and you suffer a relationship breakdown in
your early twenties then that is the time to pay attention.

However, as males tend to avoid or ignore their feelings, it
is more likely that you will drown them in alcohol or turn to
drugs as a distraction which can have devastating effects on
your long term health.

You may deal with chronic stress by overworking, gambling,
being promiscuous or taking risks such as driving under the
influence of alcohol and drugs because these things act as a
distraction and activate another hormone called dopamine,
providing you with feelings of enjoyment.

The thing is, whilst it is natural to want to seek pleasure
in life, not only are you putting yourself at risk now with
all these behaviours, you are avoiding the problem that
created them in the first place, leaving you open to all
manner of problems later on in life.

What really needs to occur if you want to avoid male
depression is for you to face what you are running from,
find a solution so that your stress levels can decrease and
help yourself become more resilient to stressful events and
situations in the future.

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There is no doubt people are thrilled to become parents and
that they absolutely love their children. However, society
has conditioned parents to couple that happiness with fear
and anxiety, stress and worry.

Parents have been misled since the beginning of time into
thinking parenting is the most difficult job in the world.
Parents fall victim to a mindset that says they are solely
responsible for this new life in every sense of the word.
And if that were true, raising a child most definitely would
be a daunting undertaking.

But thank goodness we have progressed enough to know that is
not the truth. Many have come to realize that we are not 100%
responsible for our children.

Now, I am sure that may seem ridiculous to some. The thought
of a parent having an attitude that they are not responsible
for their children probably sounds like the most
irresponsible thing a person can believe.

The truth is that we have come full circle in our culture in
large part due to the recent awareness that has been brought
to the forefront concerning the universal law of attraction.
Based on the principles of the law of attraction, parents not
only have a village to look to for support and guidance, they
have the whole darn Universe! And here’s the best part, all
you have to do to receive the help of the Universe is to ask
for it and allow it.

Unfortunately, this is where many parents are missing out.
While millions of people are thrilled beyond measure to
study the law of attraction, put the principles into action
in their lives to attract and manifest things and
situations, they are hesitant in accepting the fact that
those same principles when applied to relationships
(including those with your children) will have just as much
of an impact as when you focus on achieving a better job or
receiving more money.

I hear everyday from parents of children of all ages and the
majority shares the same mindset about parenting. In fact,
usually one of the first comments they make is, “Parenting
is the hardest job in the world!” And so what do you think
their experience as a parent is like? For them, it IS the
hardest job in the world!

They have no problem accepting and practicing the principle
that states what you think and focus on will expand and
become your reality when they desire a new car or a nicer
home but when it comes to raising their children they
believe it is all up to them. The truth is that the law of
attraction is in effect all the time in all areas of our
life.

Changing your mindset to one that sees parenting as a
blessing to be honored and shared and full of joy will bring
a joyful, blessed experience. The hesitancy of many parents
to let go of over-parenting their children is what gets in
the way of having a positive experience.

It all starts with you, the parent. And it begins in your
mind with your thoughts. The Universe is working for you and
with you. All you need to do is allow and trust.

About the Author:

About the Author:
Denny Hagel was raised with an understanding of the
principles of the law of attraction long before it became a
household word. She has purposefully studied and practiced
these principles for over 20 years and is dedicated to
helping parents empower their children with an understanding
of these principles, thus providing them with the skills to
create the life they were born to live.
=>http://www.missingsecrettoparenting.com

(For example, I will not have stress when I earn more money.
That is not necessarily true).

In order to manage that physiology I am going to have to
manage my inside chemistry, which is linked to my
perceptions, what I think, how I breathe, my heart rate
variability coherence, how I eat…any number of variables.

When I am advocating a stress management plan to my clients,
I like to use the brain fitness model, which is based on
enhancing the recently discovered capacity of the human
brain to grow more neurons.

That capacity is called neurogenesis, and neurogenesis is
hampered if not stopped by an exposure to stress hormones,
according to Simon Evans,Ph.D. and Paul Burghardt,Ph.D.,
authors of the excellent book Brainfit for Life. Evans and
Burghardt talk in clear language about the necessary steps
to enhancing neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, which is the
brain’s ability to form new connections subsequent to
learning new information, sometimes within minutes.

And Evans and Burghardt emphasize the need to review that
new information so your brain solidifies the new circuits
and keeps them.

The brain is a big user of energy, and the brain is very
efficient at eliminating unnecessary circuits in order to
conserve energy.

But back to the plan to enhance neurogenesis by following a
brain fitness program.

The Pillars of Brain Fitness and Your Stress Management
Program

We know by now that the reward for following a lifestyle
based on attending to the four pillars of brain fitness is a
bigger brain through neurogenesis, and I lean to the side of
the discussion that says a bigger brain is a good thing.

So what are the pillars of brain fitness?

They are physical exercise, nutrition including lots of
omega 3 fatty acid and antioxidants, good sleep, stress
management (!), and novel learning experiences.

Physical Exercise and Your Stress Management Plan

Evans and Burghardt go into great detail about how physical
exercise is the most important brain fitness pillar.

And there is good news for you if you think that you will be
required to throw around heavy barbells and buy expensive gym
memberships just to have new neurons. After all, how
important can new brain growth be?

Well, actually the physical activity required for your
stress management program and your brain fitness is exercise
of the deep breathing kind, and if you are walking around the
block, walk a little faster for a little longer to signal
your brain that your are serious about the growth of new
neurons.

Nutritional Pillar of Your Stress Management As you might
expect, nutrition is very important to both your stress
management program and your brain fitness. It is imperative
that you quit eating processed food. No way around it, you
need the phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals,
fiber, ect. from real food, not food that is designed to
outlast the effects of a nuclear war.

Your brain uses about 20% of the fuel you burn daily, so
there are a lot of chemical reactions in your head, all of
which can release free radicals, which cause the aging
process.

Antioxidants sop up those free radicals for you, so eat a
lot of fruit and vegetables to keep antioxidants available.

Omega 3 fatty acid is important to your stress management
and brain fitness because your neurons are about 70% omega 3
fatty acid and if that supply of fatty acid is not
replenished, those neurons get brittle and do not
effectively communicate.

Garbled chat between neurons is not good. The best source of
omega 3 fatty acid is fish, or you can supplement.

Stress Reduction By Heart Rate Variability?

I have been a user and teacher of heart rate variability
biofeedback, now called emWave, for about ten years. I love
it. Regular practice has given me the ability to manage the
inside of my body heart beat by heart beat when I choose to
pay attention to the brain in my heart.

What I mean by that is there are still times when I choose
to stress myself unnecessarily, and even to keep that
distress when I could have the heart rate variability
biofeedback eustress. Progress not perfection.

But I was really amazed to see the endorsement of this
biofeedback tool by Alvaro Fernandez, who is the author of
the SharpBrains blog which tracks all things brain fitness.

So if you want to explore a heart beat by heart beat stress
management plan, then then by all means try out heart rate
variability biofeedback.

What Can Possibly Be Stress Reducing About Novel Learning
Experiences?

Novel learning experience is important for bringing those
new neurons into existing circuits, where they can begin to
help out building cognitive reserve, which is very important
if your brain happens to be one of the Baby Boomer brains, or
really important if your brain is a Senior brain.

Novel learning experience is usually catagorized for our
brain fitness purposes as the kind of learning that happens
when you learn a new language or a new instrument.

If you are like me, you do not have time to put into a
language or instrument, so using one of the newly minted
computerized brain fitness programs could be beneficial.

Can you imagine yourself following a stress management
program based on the four pillars of brain fitness?

I can. I will take relaxation and a bigger brain as an
worthy endgame.

About the Author:

Michael S. Logan is a brain fitness expert, counselor, a
student of Chi Gong, and a licensed one on one HeartMath
provider. I enjoy the spiritual, the mythological, and
psychological, and I am a late life father to Shane, 10, and
Hannah Marie, 4, whose brains are so amazing.
http://www.askmikethecounselor2.com

No matter what label we use, the fact is, as Benjamin
Franklin once said”an ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure” and the best prevention is to build resilience.
Whether you are going through depression at this moment or
feeling chronically stressed or anxious, here are some ways
to help build physical as well as mental strength and to put
you in good stead for the future.

1.Get married (to the right person, of course!). Research
has discovered that being married reduces the risk of
developing anxiety and depression. If you experience
conflict or problems, as we all do, deal with them
immediately rather than avoid them which will create chronic
stress.

2. Exercise. Apparently doing aerobic exercise such as
walking, cycling or using a cross-trainer for 30 minutes
just 3 times a week can be just as effective in treating
depression as taking antidepressants.

3. Watch Your Diet. Research has found that deficiency in
omega 3 fatty acids can cause depression. Cooked salmon
provides omega 3 which the body can absorb well. If cooked
salmon is not an option try taking omega 3 oil capsules.

4. Change Your Mind Set. It has been found that when
optimistic people face a problem, they believe it is
temporary and can be solved. They also tend to place the
blame outside of themselves whereas depressed people tend to
blame others or themselves and view the problem as permanent.

So, change the way you look at things by realising there is
nobody to blame but just a problem to be solved and there
are always solutions available.

5. Strengthen Your Character. A good skill to develop is to
learn how to perceive crises as opportunities to grow from
and to focus on the positive meaning of situations to create
positive results in life.

6. Foster Calm In Your Life. Learn some relaxation
techniques and practice them daily even if just for 10
minutes. They will help give you energy to cope with
anything.

7. Accept Change. Though it may be hard to let go of pride
and of the role you are used to playing, learning to accept
that all things change and that change is can be a good
thing will go a long way to helping you flow with life
rather than resist it and stress yourself out.

Male depression can be prevented and cured if you invest in
your mental and physical health now.

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Mums easily shun away from the thought of taking a breather
even after being advised by online life coaching experts.
For many, there just isn’t enough time for one. However,
what most do not know is that it doesn’t take much to get a
real, invigorating break. In fact, this article will tell
you that there are many stress-relieving activities that you
can squeeze into your busy schedule—and they don’t even
take longer than ten minutes!

1. Be a bathing beauty.

Never underestimate the power of a warm bubble bath! It’s a
time-tested technique to ease a person’s fatigue after a
stressful day in the office. Pick your favorite bubble bath
cream and make yourself a relaxing bath. Light some scented
candles and play soothing music in your bathroom. Immerse
yourself in your warm watery bliss and let the soapy water
wash all your tension away!

2. Indulge your sweet tooth.

You might have been watching your weight every since you
gained your pregnancy pounds. Now that you have made it to
having a baby and keeping your job, it’s high time you
reward yourself. Yes, it’s the opportune moment to have your
dessert fix! Indulge your taste buds with your favorite ice
cream or make a sumptuous chocolate fudge from a simple
brownie mix. Forget the calories. Tonight is the night you
will follow your sweet tooth’s desire.

3. Have a power nap.

Lunch break or coffee break? Instead of lingering in the
office cafeteria after your meal or going over to the vendo
machine, try staying inside your cubicle for a quick power
nap. Many women have learned through professional coaching
that this short siesta can do wonders for you. Catnaps can
up your energy to a level you have not anticipated.

4. Phone-a-friend.

Making a short phone call to a trusted pal is not only
beneficial in game shows but in your life as a working mum
as well. Dial your friend’s number and engage in a brief
chat. A little catching up can later leave you feeling happy
and jovial. It will also lift up your spirits if you get to
share the challenges of work and motherhood with a friend
who is in the same boat with you. You will learn that you
are not alone in your journey and this will definitely keep
you positive and encouraged.

5. Keep a journal.

Having a journal is not just for teenage girls. It is even
more helpful for working mums who are living each day with
tons and tons of new experience. Immortalizing your
blessings and challenges through the written word will make
it possible for you to go through them in the future and
thereby help you appreciate the things you have accomplished
and the events you have been through.

These are just some of the numerous ways to alleviate the
load of motherhood. Professionals who specialize in coaching
for women assert that it is important to always have a “mom
time,” even if it is just ten minutes a day. This will make
a big difference in your everyday life as a working mum.

About the Author:

Amanda Alexander, Director of Coaching Mums, helps
pressure-cooked, exhausted working mums who long for more
hours in the day. Through her professional coaching
programmes and online coaching courses, Amanda helps mums to
create a balanced, fulfilling life that works for them. For
self-coaching tips tailored to working mums, sign up for
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