If you have been following the Stress and Health Online blog, you know that we have introduced a series called “STRESS STORIES” where readers share experiences of stress and how they have or are coping with these experiences. I am grateful to Loran Hills from Loran’s Heart (check out the
Today, at 5:00 am, my husband and I suddenly awoke to the sound of strong winds. Once awake, I heard something rubbing against the bedroom window. When I peeked outside the curtains, all I saw was leaves. A large branch had snapped on our massive oak tree outside and had partially fallen on our backyard [...]
I was in a health education class when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. I had just moved to Tampa, Florida and had just started my graduate studies. It was the first week of the fall semester, and I was [...]
My trip to India has led me to reflect on many things about my life. My most recent posts have been expressions of gratitude for many things that I value and appreciate: my family, [...]
A few years ago I woke up and went to the kitchen. When I looked outside into the backyard, I noticed something was wrong. It was filled with smoke, but nothing was on fire. I looked through other windows and saw the same thing–a lot of smoke, but no fire. So I called the “no [...]
I have to admit I do not live in a mansion. I live in a modest house in the United States. I also have another confession. I have not always loved my house. Please don’t get me wrong, I realize that the house has many good points. It was completely remodeled when we moved in, [...]
While traveling in India, I realized that there were many things for which I am thankful. One of the things that I am most thankful for is my family and our ability to lead a relatively healthy and safe life. Being away [...]
As I mentioned during my last blog post, I am traveling the world. I traveled from my home in Tampa for a ten day trip through India that included both sightseeing and work. This is my second trip to India, and for the most [...]
I am writing this post from my trip to India as I try to cope with the stress of jet lag. I arrived last night on a business trip that will include a little sightseeing. The trip from Tampa to New Delhi is [...]
A few days ago I was boarding an airplane on a trip that would take me across the globe to India. I was prepared to face the frustrations of a long journey, like jetlag, airplane food, air turbulence, and just the general dirtiness of being cramped in [...]
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