Comments on: Motivational Monday: How To Have a Mental Breakdown in 11 Easy Steps

By: Matthew Scott

Matthew Scott — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:43:24 +0000

Hi Nicole,
Brilliant list you’ve got. I also enjoy rollerblading at skate parks.
There’s nothing quite like a battle to overcome gravity that focusses the mind on what’s really important. ;-p

And thanks to everyone else for your great tips too.

By: The Mom

The Mom — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:44:01 +0000

“covered in kittens” ????? HA!!! I’m laughing my butt off right now! Not “petting” kittens… no no… “covered” in kittens! Thanks Nicole for the visual! You make me laugh!

I really enjoyed Jason’s article because it just makes the obvious so ridiculous, eh? I mean we know how to handle stressful situations, right? Why is it so difficult to see the silly stressful things we do every day of our life as they are – stupid.

Thanks for the great post and the belly laughs!

By: Lalitha Brahma

Lalitha Brahma — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:24:25 +0000

Great article and I love it!
“I’d love to hear your favorite stress-reduction methods.”
Here it is!
Taking a short afternoon siesta.
Deep breathing and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Just writing down everything that I am grateful for -in that moment.
Writing down-All the things/feelings I want to LET GO and all the things/feelings I want to ALLOW In.

By: The Mad Webmaster

The Mad Webmaster — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:02:01 +0000

Hey Nicole,

Have to tell you that a great stress buster for me is comedy.

I’ll pop in a 3 stooges dvd, Marx Brothers movie, or any good comedy movie and spend an hour in a “belly bustin” laughing spree. I’m talking rolling on the floor laughing with soda spewing out of my nose kind of laughter. I’m talking….

Well you know what I mean.

All the best,
Mad Guy

By: Raye

Raye — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:12:35 +0000

Delightful post Nicole! Made me laugh. I de-stress by taking a bubble bath and lighting candles and eating some very expensive (or not so expensive) chocolate (ice cream, or cake, I especially love dark chocolate. Yum!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:55:04 +0000

In reply to Steven Ames.

“I’m heading right out today to buy a new fishing license!”

That, Steven, made my day. 😀

It reminds me of a story I heard awhile back. (Someone help me with attribution. I’m blanking…)

A business Coach asked his client “What’s your goal?”

Client said “To make a million dollars”.

Coach asked “What will you do when you make a million dollars?”

The Client said “I’d go fishing.”

Coach said “You don’t need a million dollars to do that. Go fishing today!”

I love that reminder that this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:52:40 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

ooh. Kids, laughter, and carbs.

Sounds like a winner to me! 🙂

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:51:42 +0000

In reply to Andre Arnett.

OH. So, you’re one of THOSE golfers, eh? lol! I don’t find it very relaxing, myself. I find shooting things (targets) much more relaxing than golfing. Which reminds me… another good tension-reliever. 🙂

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:46:03 +0000

In reply to Amy E. Willard.

I completely understand. I’ll take any sense of accomplishment that I can get.

Sometimes we have to be our own biggest cheerleader in order to stay “mostly sane” — even if it’s just cheering ourselves over getting a load of towels washed and fluffy. 🙂

Thanks so much for commenting!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:43:13 +0000

In reply to Karen Braschuk.

You’re very welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

Come back soon!
Nicole