What You Can Learn From A Marathon Runner

Hi, I’m Neil from The Stress Management Society. I ran the London Marathon in April 2010 with the goal of finishing in 5 hours and raising £1,497 to help save the tiger (did you know there are only 3,000 left in the wild?).

Initially my marathon went well until 15 miles when I had to slow down to a run/walk pattern. By 20 miles I worked out that I’d fallen behind so much that I wouldn’t break the 5 hour barrier. So I decided to just go for it, push through the pain barrier and pick up the pace.

Then I came across Matt, a marathon pace maker (someone running just for other people to set their pace to). I informed him of my goal and he suggested I stick with him as he was on track to finish in under 5 hours.

Now this guy was running fast and I had to dig deep, ignore the pain and use every last ounce of reserve energy. No toilet stops. No water stops. Just pushing myself and running faster than I did when fresh at the beginning of the race. I have never been able to do anything like that before. I just visualised a tiger walking free and safe through the jungle, and this seemed to work.

But then the mood changed. Matt said: “Listen, mate, there’s a mile to go and even at this pace you’re not going to make it under five hours. Maybe 5.02 or 5.03. So if you want to break 5, you’re going to have to sprint.”

Click here to find out if Neil made it.. >

 

Stress ‘heart attack factor’ for women under 50 

New research shows that women 50 and under are at greater risk of heart attack than those aged 51 and above. A key factor could be high-pressure jobs taking their toll. Here’s an interview from ITV News with advice on how to reduce the risk.

See ITV News interview with Neil Shah. >

 

Just launched – our brand new iPhone app

Carry a secret weapon against stress on your phone with our brand new relaxation app for the iPhone. Just £1.79 at the iPhone app store. It contains a 19-minute relaxation programme. Do it in full, or just the bit you need. Includes:

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• The 10-Minute Holiday
• The Energiser

If you're unsure of how to get to the app store, see here for more information. Enjoy!

 

Free webinar – The 3 Secrets of a Stress-free Working Day.

Another day at a stressful job? Find out the three secrets of a stress-free working day in a free webinar with Neil Shah from The Stress Management Society. Webinars are on-line seminars. You just need a PC and an internet connection to listen in, wherever you are in the world. This presentation takes you through the three top ways of reducing stress during your working day.

Register free here. Or forward this newsletter to anyone you think might benefit. The webinar is on Wednesday 2 June at 8pm GMT. But we can only accommodate 1,000 people, so if you want to attend, book now because when they’re gone, they’re gone!

 

Events

Three secrets of a stress-free working day – free webinar

Wednesday 2 June at 8pm GMT

Stressed at work? Take action! Discover the three top secrets of a stress-free working day with Neil Shah from The Stress Management Society on this free one-hour webinar. See above for details.

Book now to guarantee your place >

 

Stress Awareness Course

Friday 23 July, 9.30am to 4.30pm at Legge House, Wroughton

Spend a day in the Wiltshire countryside learning about stress; what it is and how it affects you, both physically and emotionally. Identify what stresses you, discover how to tackle the causes, learn techniques to cope including relaxation and breathing techniques, then go home relaxed and with a personal action plan. Lunch and refreshments provided. Bring a blanket and cushion. Cost: £45.

For more info, contact Helen Doel on 07738 301509 or email serenity-stressadvice@hotmail.co.uk >

 

Beat Stress in Life & Business - ISMA UK 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Tuesday 29 June 2010, 9.30am to 5.30pm at Institute of Child Health, London WC1N

ISMA UK, the International Stress Management Association, are holding their annual conference and exhibition in June. This year’s theme, “Beat Stress – In Life & Business”, will present stress management success stories and techniques that work. Conference Chair is President of ISMAUK Professor Cary Cooper CBE, highly regarded as a speaker and for his research. Other speakers will cover topics from stress-related alcoholism and energy massage to industry standards. The event provides a lively forum for debate of current stress matters and research aimed at anyone with an interest in helping those with stress related conditions. You’ll improve your knowledge and leave with thought-provoking insights.

Cost £116.33 ISMA members, £175.08 non-members. Click here to book >

EVENTS DIARY

Excelling Under Pressure – from SenSpa and The Stress Management Society

Wednesday 16 June – from 9.30am (all day event)

Get ready for relaxation... spend a few hours with The Stress Management Society’s experts, learning how to reduce your stress levels. Then stretch out for the rest of the day in an award-winning spa. Now that’s what we call stress management! We’re booking for our latest Excelling Under Pressure events on 28 April and 13 May. Held at SenSpa at Careys Manor in the New Forest, your ticket includes training with us, a delicious Thai lunch, all-day refreshments, a treatment and use of the spa facilities until 9pm all at this lovely location. See Excelling Under Pressure Seriously, this is one of the most relaxing spas we know, (and we’ve been to a few!).

For info, book through the website, email info@stress.org.uk quoting 'Excelling under Pressure', or call 0844 357 8629.

 

Feel Karma Self Hypnosis Workshop

New Date Coming Soon

Self hypnosis is a practical tool to get more out of life, from weight loss to deep relaxation. Learn how on this workshop at £139 per person.

Evening workshop. Click here for details >

 

Feel Karma Stress Gym Workshop

New Date Coming Soon

The 'Feel Karma' stress management gym teaches some very natural ways to deal with unnatural levels of stress. For example: the breathing technique that makes it impossible to be unhappy, the 10-minute relaxation method that equals three hours’ sleep and why you should always keep a spare sock in your desk drawer in case of stress 'emergencies'!

Evening workshop. Now at a reduced rate of £39 each or book with a friend and get it for £30 each. Please call: 0844 357 8639 or visit Feel Karma for more information or to book >