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Active Relaxation: How to Increase Productivity and Achieve Balance by Decreasing Stress and Anxiety

Work stress, worry, anxiety, fatigue?  Want to learn meditation, mindfulness, time-management, balance, and efficiency?  Active Relaxation is a practical guide for anyone, from executives to mothers, to students, to laborers, who wants to be more productive and less anxious. It contains a plethora of simple and effective tools

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Many people do not realize that most bonsai plants are outdoor plants. To properly cultivate and maintain most bonsai trees they should not be kept inside, but should be outside year round or, at least, most of the year.

There are a group of what are called indoor bonsai trees. These are from warmer climates and are usually non-traditional species such as palm trees.

Because they are from a warmer climate they do need to be kept indoors in most locales.

However, if you are keeping traditional native bonsai trees in the US then chances are that tree needs to be outside.

Most people do not realize how important it is for these trees to be wintered outside in a natural climate. For your tree to have a healthy and natural growing cycle it is critical for it to have this period of winter dormancy.

To give your plant this necessary period you will need to winter it someplace outside. The best way to accomplish this is to remove the tree from it’s container and plant it in your yard.

In most native trees the roots are the part of the tree that is most sensitive to the cold. Most plants will start experiencing root damage at about 23 degrees Fahrenheit. To help avoid root damage you will need to take the plant out of its container and then bury it in the yard or garden.

If you bury the plant so that the bottom branches are just barely exposed this should help keep the roots below the frost line. You should bury it in a shaded area. During the winter days the sun can cause the plant to lose it’s water and the frozen roots will not be able to replenish it.

If you do not have a yard to plant the tree in for the winter you can use a large container, about the size of a vegetable crate should be sufficient. Plant your bonsai in the container just like you would in the yard. And set it somewhere outside where will be exposed to natural elements.

If you use a container it is very important that you monitor the soil moisture closely and do not allow it to dry out.

You can also winter your tree

The Right Way To Appropriately Winter A Local Bonsai Tree

Handling stress is a vital skill in modern living. It is important to remember that a certain amount of stress in our lives is actually essential to be sufficiently stimulated in order to meet the challenges of everyday life. The negative aspects of stress are what occur when anxiety or fear become a constant. Sometimes it is clear where stress is coming from, for instance if you are undergoing a major life change. At other times it may not be so clear as to why you feel stressed. Emotions are a key element to stress. Many find it helpful to use expressive techniques to manage stress effectively.

Journal keeping, or journaling is a term or phrase for the practice of keeping a record in a diary or journal that explores the thoughts and feelings surrounding the events of ones life. By writing down your thoughts and feelings you are better able to clarify them and is often helpful for problem solving. Sometimes just externalizing an event or feeling can take away the pressure or make it not seem as threatening. Just writing about what stresses you provides some relief and building awareness is key to reducing and managing your stress response now and in the future.

As compared to other stress relieving techniques or practices journal keeping is free, or practically cost free considering all you need is a pen or pencil and paper or a computer. It requires no special skills

Journal Keeping For Stress Management

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