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Stress Less SOS

Stress Less- verb.

The ability to handle difficult situations (past or present) calmly, appropriately, and effectively

SOS- noun.

an international signal of extreme distress
an urgent appeal for help
help in your time of need

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Wellness Wednesday

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

Dwell on it or D.E.A.L with it

...in my frustration, I wanted a way to reconcile the reality of my situation. I now D.E.A.L. with stressful situations with ease.

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

11 min

How to Lose Weight- Simple Action Steps

Simple tips for losing weight- while you still can. And what to do when you can't. Carrying excess weight can promote serious health issues

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The Stress-Metabolic Syndrome Connection

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

The Stress-Metabolic Syndrome Connection

Stress (past or present) plays a major role in the set-up of Metabolic Syndrome- high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Learn mor

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Taming Inner Dragons Promotes Greater Peace, Calmness, and Self-Control

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

Taming Inner Dragons Promotes Greater Peace, Calmness, and Self-Control

We know we ‘should’ eat healthily, focus on positive thoughts, etc. yet we sabotage our efforts. Why?

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The Number One Thing You Must Do to Fight Fatigue and Reduce Stress

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

The Number One Thing You Must Do to Fight Fatigue and Reduce Stress

Tired all the time? Check your stress levels. Stress can play a significant role in fatigue.

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A Simple Way to Set and Meet Goals that Helps to Reduce Stress and Relieves Anxiety

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

A Simple Way to Set and Meet Goals that Helps to Reduce Stress and Relieves Anxiety

Have you ever had a vision and you just didn't know where to begin to make it a reality? Read on ... Or maybe you've tried and failed

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

How to Start Healing Painful Emotions

There are times when our soul (mind, will, and emotions) or body needs healing too.

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3 Easy Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

3 min

3 Easy Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

We're headed into the holiday season. Setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries can help make the holidays more enjoyable. What Are...

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Simple Guidance for Achieving Work Life Balance

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

Simple Guidance for Achieving Work Life Balance

Sometimes we try to please all the people in our lives. We have obligations and expectations to meet yet we take on more than we can handle.

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

2 min

5 Quick Tips For Easy Ways To Relax

Resting and relaxing activates the parasympathetic system which promotes health. It also helps to clear the mind and improves mood. You do

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Why Learning About Forgiveness Is Important and Can Actually Improve Your Health!

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

Why Learning About Forgiveness Is Important and Can Actually Improve Your Health!

Did you know it’s possible to make peace with a painful situation? To really and truly forgive and ‘let it go’?

20 views

Boundaries and Acceptance Can Relieve Stress

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

Boundaries and Acceptance Can Relieve Stress

Have you ever known what to do yet you just aren't doing it? Or maybe you know something needs to change but you're ...

34 views

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

8 min

Stress and Its Damaging Health Effects

We have a real problem today with chronic stress and how it’s impacting our health, our family’s health, and those we care about.

9 views

Top 3 Things You Should Do to Cope with Stress During COVID-19

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

Top 3 Things You Should Do to Cope with Stress During COVID-19

Remove negative sources of stress and replace with encouraging, uplifting, and positive sources of information.

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5 Facts of How Stress Affects Your Health

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

5 Facts of How Stress Affects Your Health

… and what you can do about its damaging effects on your health.

51 views

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