Articles and Archives

Welcome to the Articles and Archives Page at Stress Dynamics. You'll find some great information and tips here broken down by category.

Aromatherapy

What Exactly is Aromatherapy?
I'm sure by now (if not through our website then elsewhere) you have probably heard of “Aromatherapy.” Now-a-days you can't walk into a supermarket or drug store without seeing the word Aromatherapy plastered on some bath product, face cream, candle or air freshener. But what is Aromatherapy? (Read More)

The Essential Garden
I don't know about you, but about the time the night temperature is warm enough to at least leave the window cracked open and the earth begins awakening with all it's fine greenery, I get anxious to get my hands dirty! (Read More)

General Interest Articles

Fall Has Fell
I don't know about you, but for me, Fall is my favorite time of the year. As the color spectrum shifts from shades of green to a more bountiful palette, my heart comes to life... (Read More)

Whatever Happened to Sundays?
I don't know about you, but when I was a child it seemed that Sundays meant a lot more than they do today. Sundays were long, languid, lazy days of rest and relaxation. A day to do almost... (Read More)

The Walls Have Ears
I felt a tug at my arm -- the third such tug in less than five minutes. Once again my 7-year-old was vying for my attention. “What is it?” I asked with more frost than I intended. I was getting a little bit annoyed... (Read More)

Creating a Room of Comfort for Less Stressful Living
Have you ever entered a room and immediately felt “at ease?” Now let's consider the room at the opposite end of the spectrum. The room that for one reason or another you just can't relax in... (Read More)

Summer is for Sandals -- How to "Treat" Your Feet
I don't know about you, but as soon as the temperature gets above 60, I'm ready to start shopping for the latest in summer sandal fashion. However, there is nothing worse than seeing someone in cute strappy sandals who has not prepared her feet in terms of a pedicure... (Read More)

Getting Organized / Time Management

Keep Pushin' to Get Things Done
These days there is so much to do and so little time to do it in. It's hard to keep track of it all. Even as an expert in stress management things can get quite hectic for me if I don't make full use of my... (Read More)

How Valuable is Your Time?
We've all heard the phrase “time is money,” and for the busy professional, “time,” really is a commodity throughout the year. During the holidays, the value placed on “time” skyrockets... (Read More)

Family Stress and Family Fun

The Gnome Knows
Have you ever had a practical joke which took on a life of its own? This last month in the Martishius/Latta household what started as a quick little trick has grown to become a downright crazy phenomena... (Read More)

Start a Family Game Night
What's a great way to have fun as a family while reducing stress? Establish a family game night just like Hasbro's ad campaign suggests. Really... (Read More)

Planning for a Less Stressed Vacation
We look forward all year to our vacation time. It's usually planned a full year or more in advanced as there are many things to consider. We have to plan for a time that will least impact... (Read More)

School Daze
Well we're fully into back to school time here in Georgia. The sales are over and the kids are on the bus. I don't know about you but the changes that this time of year brings can be mighty stressful... (Read More)

Financial Stressors

Decrease Your Financial Stress
Well, here we are right dab smack in the middle of another tax season! There is (if you'll pardon the pun) nothing more taxing than taxes! Any time I feel listless and desire to have more stress in my... (Read More)

Stress Management and Ways to Cope

Less Stressed Eating
We've all heard the old adage, “you are what you eat,” and I'm here to tell you “you feel what you eat.” Yes it's true, there are certain foods that make a person more susceptible to stress and there are certain foods that can actually help reduce stress... (Read More)

Office Play Can Reduce Work Stress
All work and no play makes you a dull and most certainly stressed out person. We have heard for years how important it is to “stop and smell the roses,” but I am here to tell you, that philosophy does not stop at your home's threshold... (Read More)

Holiday Stress

Holiday Stress and Ways to Cope
Andy Williams sings: "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." and we all know that it truly, truly is. And yet, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year. It doesn't have to be... (Read More)

Resolutions
It seems that only yesterday we were watching Dick Clark count down the seconds till midnight as we made up our goals for the approaching new year. Well, we are already well into it and we are doing quite well with some of our pledges and not so well with others... (Read More)

Me Time
So here we are, summertime is over, the kids both big and small are back to school. Just as you might think “great, now I have some time for me,” guess what? The holidays are right around the corner and with the holidays come a fair amount of “obligation.” (Read More)

Don't Do It and Don't Stress It
You've heard the slogan of a famous athletic shoe manufacturer -- “Just Do It?” Well I'm here to tell you now -- “Just Don't Do It!” -- if you want to reduce your stress... (Read More)

Opinions, Observations and Views

We Abhor Spam and Unsolicited Commercial E-mail
There's not much in life that's worse than opening your e-mail account to find that your inbox has been invaded by tons of spam. You know the drill -- cheap mortgages, cheap sex... (Read More)

News and Updates

Our Founder is Now a Certified Aromatherapist
Mercedes A. Martishius, RNC, BSN, MBA added a new title to the list which follows her name by becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. She received her Diploma from the Joyessence... (Read More)

Stress Dynamics Re-launches Website
You are currently exploring the third incarnation of StressDynamics.com. Thanks for visiting -- we hope you like the changes. We are returning to our core basics of... (Read More)