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February 1, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 4 Unconventional Strategies For Reducing Stress In Your Life By Susan Portnoy I'm an all-or-nothing person. I can be obsessive about work or rival a sloth when I'm not, and I am highly adept at berating myself over both. Sound familiar? That being said, I am on a track to a happy medium -- a place where stress is less self-inflicted and life is a lot more enjoyable. I'd been thinking about a change for years, but it all came to a head when my position was eliminated at work and I found myself facing an uncertain future. It's been incredibly scary and completely liberating. I realized that I had an opportunity to rethink my work/life balance and bake in some tools now that would help me in the future. It's not brain surgery, but the following strategies have worked for me so far.  Continue reading... The 3 Ways We Respond To Pressure The Upside Of Rejection WATCH: Katie Couric Talks De-Stressing With Deepak Chopra Flying Out of the Zone Mark Hyman And Arianna Huffington Discuss Epidemic Of Chronic Disease (VIDEO) 10 Ways to Be Happier Meditation Benefits: Pain-Relieving Powers Of This Practice (VIDEO) JORDAN FREEMAN Prioritizing Your Health in Your Work-Life Balance I recently came back from CES in Las Vegas, where one of the biggest trends coming out of the show was Digital Health. I was inspired, and I decided this would be a great New Year's Resolution. One week later I forgot everything I learned. Continue reading... LAI-LAI JENKINS Show Me the Half-Full Glass If you can't seem to see the glass half-full, surround yourself with people that can. Find a supportive community; look for people with similar interests who understand you and will be able to provide you with the encouraging words you need to hear. Continue reading... HELENE LERNER Are You Kind Enough to Yourself? With Valentine's Day almost here, it's important to keep in mind that the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves. Continue reading... JULIE S. KRAFT Why I Wish I Were 3 Years Old Observing the world of these preschoolers, unburdened by the ticking clock, empty of resentment and worry, engaged with the natural world, creativity and imagination... it kind of makes me envy them. Continue reading... LAUREN ZANDER From Gypsy Girl to Grounded Yogi I recently got this letter and thought it would be valuable to share my response with everybody. It's applicable to anything you are avoiding hunkering down on. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.