Newsletter June 30, 2009
Do you ever feel that we may be competing---trying to see who has the most stress? It's got a name...misery poker! And you really do not want to play this, for your health and your happiness. Read more, below....
I have tons going on in July, so I have a lot to tell you!
First of all, welcome to all my new subscribers! Thanks for joining us!
This month's free teleclass, "Reduce your Debt, Reduce Your Stress!" is going to be great! Join me and coach, Barbara Swartz, to learn strategies to reduce that Credit Card Debt!
Next week, July 8th, is Part 2 of Looking Great & Feeling Great--
Workshop at Tea at Home with Olivia--You do not have to have attended part
1 to come to Part 2--Join Us!
Please join me July 14th, when I will be speaking at Mario's during Women's Business Week, and July 22nd, when I will be speaking at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. (More info below!)
To all my subscribers in the United States, Happy 4th of July!
And to all my subscribers everywhere else, I send you warm wishes for a
wonderful week!
Are You Engaging in Stress Competitions?
Did you ever hear the term, Misery Poker?
I just read about this last week in the Wall Street Journal.
You may not have known you were playing, but this is what it involves...
We want to prove that our stress is worse than anyone else's.
Things are getting a little weird. Not only are we are all so stressed out,
now we want a lot of credit for it!
Elizabeth Bernstein, author of the article,says that this behavior has been dubbed, "Misery Poker," and it is not helping anyone at all.
Couples may find themselves competing, because they are just so tired at the end of the day that whoever is the most tired, may get to opt out of childcare or chores.
Bernstein points out that "there are some who use stress as a measure of success." College students who stay up all night studying, compete with other students over who finally went to sleep first.
People do not want other people to think they have free time.
Whoa! What is wrong with this picture?
What has happened in our society, in our world, that having time to yourself,
free time, time to think or breathe, or dance, is seen as a bad thing?
Bernstein says that the more time you spend complaining about your life, the less time you have to try to fix it.
You could start driving yourself crazy here, going around in circles--
"I don't have free time because I am busy and stressed,so I complain
about that, then I waste time, and then I have even less free time, and,
and, and....." STOP!
If you think this could be you, here is the solution:
Stop it.
Stop complaining.
Stop acting as if being stressed out is a good thing. It is not.
Complaining is stress-inducing and not doing you any good at all. (So,so
bad for your health!)
And it is tiring for other people to listen to.
Try changing a little bit at a time. For a half hour each day, only say
nice things.
At work, stop joining in the negative conversation.
Become more aware of your thoughts and words.
Pay attention to the good things going on.
Be grateful for all you have.
Add to the half hour, until it becomes almost all of your day, then your
whole day.
When you realize you can still get attention and have people listen to you when you speak in a positive, upbeat way, everyone will benefit!
Voila! Great Stress Reducing Techniques!
(Remember, I can help you reduce your stress!
Ask me about my 3-month programs!)
Looking forward to...
These events will be exciting, informative and fun!
The live events are in the Pittsburgh, PA area, but you can be anywhere in the world to take part in our helpful teleclass on July 15th!
Please join me at one or all of the following!
1) July 8th, 2009
"Reducing Stress and Looking Good!"
"The Follow-up"
Diana Fletcher, Stress-Reducing Expert, author, and speaker,
will present this 2nd fun and informative workshop at
Tea at Home with Olivia
200 Thorn Run Road
Export, PA 15632
(724) 468-3128
Learn more ways to become Healthy and Fit by Reducing your Stress
Share what you learn from 2-day food tracking
Incorporate manageable action steps into your daily life (Including how to say "No" to Stress and "Yes" to Yourself)
Listen to your thoughts and discover how to change the negative to positive!
Complimentary tea & delicious, healthy hors d'oeuvres will be served
Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30- 8:00p.m.
Cost: $12.95
Pre-registration Required - Deadline, July 3rd
Register at www.TeaAtHomeWithOlivia.com
(Go to Online Store, scroll down to Class Sign-up, Click and Sign-up!) Or
go to Tea at Home With Olivia's and register in person!
Register Early, Space limited!
NOTE: You do not have to have attended Part 1 to benefit from the workshop!!!!!
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2) July 13th thru July 17th, 2009
Women's Small Business Week™
(Women's Small Business Association - WSBA™)
I am excited to be one of the speakers on July 14th! Please come and say hi!
Women's Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the many achievements
of women in small business, women entrepreneurs, and employees who contribute
to the economics and create new job opportunities for citizens
For more information concerning registration and cost: http://wsba.ws/
July 14, 2009
Location: Mario's Italian Restaurant and Catering
935 Beaver Grade Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15108
(412) 262 3020
Keynote Speakers:
Diana Fletcher, The Stress Reducing Coach, author and motivational speaker
Topic: "Strategies for Business Owners Dealing with Day-to-Day Stress."
Dr. Kathleen Hartford, internationally known speaker, author and radio show host
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3) July 15th, 2009
Free Teleclass: "Reduce Your Debt, Reduce Your Stress!"
Take Care of your Credit Card Debt... Today!
1:00 - 1:45 EST Register Here
Join Diana Fletcher, Stress-Reducing Expert Coach,
and Barbara Swartz, Personal Money Management Coach,
"Four Simple Steps to Reduce your Credit Card Debt."
Call will be recorded, so if you register and cannot make it, you will
be sent the recording. (Long distance charges may apply)
Click
Here for More Information
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4) July 22nd, 2009
Membership and Wellness Evening
at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA)
6:00- 8:00pm
Sponsored by PAA and WIN-Pittsburgh
I will be speaking on Stress Reducing Wellness for 2009!
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
An evening of fine wine and great food! Learn about the PAA and WIN
4215 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(Women's Interactive Network)
For more Information: www.winpitt.org
To register: Click Here
email: info@winpitt.org
Please forward this ezine to anyone you think would be interested!
Have a wonderful week!
Diana