Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Pump Up Your Book: "Past Tense" by Shawn Kilgarlin Book Review/Blog Tour (Ends 4/26) U.S.



Join Shawn  and Ron Kilgarlin, authors of the self-help self management book, Past Tense - 365 Tools for Putting Stress Behind You – For Good, as they tours the blogosphere February 4 – April 26, 2013 on their first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!

Shawn KilgarlinABOUT SHAWN KILGARLIN

Shawn V. Kilgarlin is a writer, speaker, and Chief Operating Officer of Louisiana-based American Screening Corporation (ASC), a nationwide leader in drug testing products since 2004. In 2011, she was named a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Health Care Support. Ms. Kilgarlin’s husband (and co-author), Ron Kilgarlin is ASC’s CEO and an internationally recognized sales expert. Their company has helped over a million people deal with the plague of substance abuse. While unusually active in her industry and community, Ms. Kilgarlin’s true passions are writing and helping those in need. She is the author of the book God’s Love Letters: Overcoming Adversity. Past Tense is her second book.
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About Ron Kilgarlin

Ron Kilgarlin is founder and Chief Executive Officer of American Screening Corporation. He no stranger to adversity, under extreme conditions, and with his father’s sound advice, he sold off an underperforming company. On January 2004, Ron started American Screening Corporation, in his parent’s sunroom.
Under his direction, 9 years later & with the help of his wife Shawn Kilgarlin, COO, ASC is now the #1 Rapid Drug Testing Company in the United States. In 2009 his company was awarded by GSA, a contract, to sell to federal government agencies. ASC is ISO 13485 Certified, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of Rapid Drug & Point of Care Tests, serving US & International Clients, including Medical, Corrections, Retail, Direct Consumer, Commercial, & Government Markets. ASC has Free Sale Certificates in 27 foreign countries, Health Canada, Saudi FDA, & Iran OFAC license.
Ron is a drug testing expert helping over 1 million clients fight the plague of drug & alcohol addictions. Ron is an internationally recognized sales & internet marketing expert. He led the creations of www.americanscreeningcorp.com, which is the premiere website to purchase drug & health tests, with over 4000 products and growing.
Ron has recently accepted a position on the board, for the Louisiana Economic Development Council, as Ambassador, for executive’s considering expansion or relocation.
His love for writing started years ago as he kept a journal for self- improvement. His goal is to reach out, inspire, and connect with the world, sharing his personal stories of hardship, and researched studies on techniques for self-improvement.
While not working Ron enjoys spending time with his beloved family, traveling the open road, smoking fine cigars, reading, & writing.
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Past tenseABOUT PAST TENSE

Stress Relief is right here, in your hands.
Are you tense and need a break? You will love this book! Open it to any page on any day. You’ll find guidance and useful tips that are positive, fun, light-hearted and profound so you can get the peace of mind you really need – right now. Whenever you feel bothered and annoyed, fearful, insecure, angry or frustrated, it is probably from on of these:
•Daily Hassles – traffic jams, lost keys, bills to pay, unruly children
•Workplace – office politics, lack of respect, unemployment, helplessness
•Environmental – noise, pollution, harsh lighting, crowds
•Life Changes – college, marriage, divorce, aging, emergencies, grieving
•General Anxiety – holidays, peer pressure, addictions, feeling inadequate
Don’t worry, we have you covered. Designed for easy reading and fast relief, Past Tense gives you 365 engaging “page-a-day” stories to put your stress to rest. Each one brings you a healthy does of feeling better every day of the year. Sprinkled with inspiring quotes, thoughtful sayings and profound wisdom from the world’s great philosophers, modern thinkers, and major religions, Past Tense give soothing, down-to-earth advice for people of all ages. Use it to get “past tense” right away – and stay that way for life!
Work Stress. Management Stress. Money Stress. Life Stress!
They’re All Part of Everyday Life, BUT…
There are practical solutions and secrets that you can start using right away:
Fundamental understanding and management of stress is within your grasp.
With its 365 engaging, “page-a-day” stories, Past Tense offers a healthy dose of stress relief for every day of the year. The book covers every stress-generating scenario imaginable while teaching: the full impact of stress on your life; how to react to any crisis with composure; ways to read the warning signs of stress burnout; and tips on becoming a master of new behavioral patterns that help you live a highly stress-reduced life.
Past Tense is guaranteed to provide guidelines for creative problem solving while giving you positive-habit-forming techniques for tackling difficult situations. In its alternately fun, light-hearted, yet profound pages, you’ll discover ways to reduce harmful stress and increase productivity across the spectrum in areas including:
• Daily challenges (traffic, lost keys, workplace woes)
• Workplace pressures (office politics, lack of control, job loss)
• Environmental stressors (noise, pollution, harsh lighting, crowds)
• Life changes (college, marriage, divorce, aging, grieving)
• Stresses related to family, holidays, peer pressure, addiction, and much more
Sprinkled with quotes, sayings, and profound wisdom from ancient philosophers, modern thinkers, and the world’s major religions, Past Tense offers down-to-earth, common sense advice that speaks powerfully to readers of all ages and cultures. Use this lively stress-handling encyclopedia to get “past tense” and stay that way – for life!
My Thoughts:  I absolutely love books like this!  This is a bok that has 365 to get rid of/deal with your stress.  And what is even better is that it is written from a Christian perspective.  The book is arranged well into several sections, and you can easily find what you need to work on as far as stressors in your life go.  Practical solutions are listed in the book.   I can hardly wait to use this as my daily devotions.

If you are looking for a book that spans the year and offers real help when you are "stressed out" so you can get rid or it and not keep dwelling on it.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated in any way.

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Pump Up Your Book: "The Self-Help Stress Solutions" by Darlene Josaphe Blog Tour--4 Book Reviews and a Giveaway!

I am behind on posting reviews for this blog tour, and with this post, I will finally get caught up.  Fasten your seat belts--four book reviews and a link to the Kindle Fire Giveaway!



Darlene Josaphe helps women manage stress successfully with resources that educate, combined with personal support. Her website, Natural Stress Relief Tips For Women, is an exclusive website for women that provides self-improvement articles, stress reduction resources, and transformational tools to women who want to improve their lives and achieve their life goals.

Natural stress relief tips for women is a site about turning your life from OK to extraordinary by reducing the stress, anxieties, and tensions that rob you of the peace of mind and happiness you deserve. If your life feels like a constant pressure cooker, you’re not alone. Women today are under a lot of pressure.
Knowledge is power, and our self-help ebooks for women will empower you to cope with the stresses in your life and achieve your life goals, whether it is happiness, good health, loving relationships, financial freedom, fulfillment … or all of the above.

To see all that Darlene offers, including a chance to learn more about natural stress relief techniques and tips you can use right now and high-performance strategies that you can use immediately to improve your life, simply take our FREE Stress-busting eCourse and learn how to turn your stress into success!

To find out more, please visit her at http://www.natural-stress-relief-tips-for-women.com


A recent stress survey carried out by the American Psychological Association in 2011 found that women are more stressed than men and that money is their number one stressor, topping off work and the economy. Basically, these findings show that even though men feel stressed over money, women feel it more and at higher levels. So why is money a more troubling stressor for women? This book will explain why and provide practical money management solutions.




My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My goodness, what a fabulous book for women from every walk of life.  Whether you're married, divorce, single, or even a baby boomer, you will find something in this book to help you manage money.  It is a major issue for everyone, and in recent years, it has become a major stressor for women.  The author gives you real solutions, and you can quickly find the area about which you are most concerned.  I have not done a lot with tracking my spending, but I am considering putting into practice some of her suggestions.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


When you really think about it, time is one of the leading causes of stress in today’s world. Just because it’s something that we can’t see, it doesn’t mean that it’s not having a great impact on our lives. It worms its way into almost everything that we do and the perceived lack of time is something that’s going to get any busy woman frustrated and stressed.

If you are tired of the dead weight of burdensome stress, caused by the feeling of never having time to do the things you want to do or if you are tired of feeling overwhelmed, then you need to embrace proper time management methods for stress relief.

If you start today using the time management tips and methods outlined in this book, you’ll have established a new habit of time management by the end of the month and you will discover the freedom and stress relief that effective time management brings. Buy the book here.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This has probably been my most favorite book in the series so far.  Time management is a premium commodity in this day and age.  I know I find myself running out of time, and I love her practical suggestions.  I have never considered tracking my time and making adjustments in that way, and I think I may just have to try this.  I love the fact that this is geared towards women, and the author asks you to do nothing that it overly difficult to do.  I would highly recommend this to any women who find themselves short on time.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.



Women tend to carry their stress in both mental and physical ways, and that's why the combination of an artistic outlet and an exercise program can truly benefit a woman. There is no easier hobby to begin than gardening, no matter how complex that actual garden. Whether you choose a container gardening garden plan, or toss some seeds into the backyard, this book will show you how to use gardening for stress relief as a wonderful addition to your life and lifestyle.








Gardening For Stress Relief by Darlene Josaphe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First of all, I am not a gardener in any sense of the word. I don't like doing outdoor activities such as that. However, I really enjoyed this book and the many practical suggestions the author shared. It got me thinking about seriously considering an herb garden. That has been something I have wanted to do. And my daughter would love creating and maintaining a garden. Therefore, perhaps the time has come.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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Stress comes into our lives whether we want it there or not. It’s uninvited and can wreak havoc on our physical and emotional selves. Luckily, there are many things you can use to combat stress – aromatherapy being one of the most enjoyable and soothing options at your disposal. This book shows you how to make full use of aromatherapy for stress relief. Starting today!








Aromatherapy For Stress Relief by Darlene Josaphe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have always appreciated books like this since I really know very little about essential oils and their benefits. This is a great reference for everything aromatherapy. The author details which scents and oils are good for which purposes. She tells you practical helps to help you determine how to get started and the best ways to use all these herbs and scents. I plan to keep this to refer to from time to time when I have questions concerning what oils to use.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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I want to thank the author for her patience, and I am so grateful I haven't gotten caught up!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

"Camping For Stress Relief" by Darlene Josaphe Book Review


Camping For Stress Relief by Darlene Josaphe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay, I am not a camper.  I probably will never be a devoted camper.  Camping was never stress-free--it was always full of stress.  Most of that came from sub-par camping gear and an unhappy family.  But the author does a marvelous job of sharing the benefits of camping and how it can truly be a way to reduce stress in today's fast-paced society.  While I may not take her up on all of her ideas, she did give me something to consider.  I know my daughter would jump at the chance, and I know that her points are valid.  If nothing else, she gave me something to think about.  And maybe camping in the backyard is a real possibility!

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


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Monday, January 21, 2013

Pump Up Your Book: "The Self-Help Stress Solutions" Blog Tour "Camping for Stress Relief" Book Promo


Now there’s a way to get rid of the harmful effects of stress on your body and spirit. Our Self-Help Stress Solution Series tells you how aromatherapy, walking, nutrition, time management, money management, gardening, camping, and many other natural self-help methods, can be the cure you’re looking for.
Imagine! No more anti-depressant pills that trigger weight gains and have you walking around like a zombie.
No more lying awake at night while stressful issues with family, job or relationships roll around in your head.
No more neck and body aches when you wake up in the morning from the stressful state you were in when you went to bed.
No more coping with the side-effects of depression that stress can cause.

How Can Our Self-Help Stress Relief Series Help Get Rid of Stress?
It’s not magic – nor is it a big secret! The calming effects of aromatherapy, when combined with other stress-relief techniques, can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and literally lift away the stresses of the day. Eating healthy foods and engaging in a healthy lifestyle can fortify your body to fight off stress successfully. Developing the happy of taking a brisk walk a few times each week, strengthens your body as well as helps you sleep better at night, which are all essential factors in overcoming stress. Spending time outdoors gardening or camping works wonders for body, mind and spirit.
This Self-Help Stress Solutions Series will blow you away with information that you might not have known about relieving stress in your life.
Learn how to develop a life plan for stress relief.

The “Self Help Stress Solutions” Book Series will teach you how to systematically reduce or rid yourself of stress symptoms that permeate your life. This is imperative for your well-being. Health concerns are nothing new, and many develop a diet and exercise plan to deal with them.
Many don’t realize that developing a life plan for stress relief can also make your mind and body healthy. You may even lose weight when you learn how to manage stress because you’re not eating mindlessly or comforting yourself with food.

One Thing I Know For Sure…
…is that every woman wants to reduce stress in her life, but isn’t sure how.
Most are definitely not aware that there are techniques, including aromatherapy, proper nutrition, walking, gardening,, camping, time and money management, that can help in a purely delightful way.

My review is here.
If you’re a devoted camper, you already know the endless benefits to a weekend camping trip. But if you haven’t yet indulged in these impromptu getaways, or had a bad experience with a camping trip years ago, you have yet to discover the natural beauty and effortless endeavors of camping.

The greatest benefit to camping is that it takes place outdoors. Becoming one with Mother Nature is one of the most effective ways to find peace and harmony, relax the mind and body and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. It’s amazing how even on a stressful day, listening to the birds sing, taking in deep breaths, capturing the current season and watching the sun rise or set can transform our moods. This is something that no five-star hotel room can accomplish.

We’re always looking for ways to release stress, improve the quality of our lives and promote healthy relationships. Yet so many of the “solutions” are commercially inclined and have us spending money on things we don’t really need. If you feel that you need some time to get away, relax your mind and body and improve your interpersonal relationships, camping is the most effective, most affordable way to accomplish this goal. This book will show you how to do just that!

Buy the book here.


Darlene Josaphe helps women manage stress successfully with resources that educate, combined with personal support. Her website, Natural Stress Relief Tips For Women, is an exclusive website for women that provides self-improvement articles, stress reduction resources, and transformational tools to women who want to improve their lives and achieve their life goals.

Natural stress relief tips for women is a site about turning your life from OK to extraordinary by reducing the stress, anxieties, and tensions that rob you of the peace of mind and happiness you deserve. If your life feels like a constant pressure cooker, you’re not alone. Women today are under a lot of pressure.
Knowledge is power, and our self-help ebooks for women will empower you to cope with the stresses in your life and achieve your life goals, whether it is happiness, good health, loving relationships, financial freedom, fulfillment … or all of the above.

To see all that Darlene offers, including a chance to learn more about natural stress relief techniques and tips you can use right now and high-performance strategies that you can use immediately to improve your life, simply take our FREE Stress-busting eCourse and learn how to turn your stress into success!

To find out more, please visit her at http://www.natural-stress-relief-tips-for-women.com


There is a giveaway associated with this tour.  You can check the left sidebar or enter below:


Monday, January 7, 2013

Pump Up Your Books: "Resolutions for Stress Relief" (Self-Help Stress Solutions)" by Darlene Josaphe Book Review/Giveaway (Ends 5/17) WW


Now there’s a way to get rid of the harmful effects of stress on your body and spirit. Our Self-Help Stress Solution Series tells you how aromatherapy, walking, nutrition, time management, money management, gardening, camping, and many other natural self-help methods, can be the cure you’re looking for.
Imagine! No more anti-depressant pills that trigger weight gains and have you walking around like a zombie.
No more lying awake at night while stressful issues with family, job or relationships roll around in your head.
No more neck and body aches when you wake up in the morning from the stressful state you were in when you went to bed.
No more coping with the side-effects of depression that stress can cause.

How Can Our Self-Help Stress Relief Series Help Get Rid of Stress?
It’s not magic – nor is it a big secret! The calming effects of aromatherapy, when combined with other stress-relief techniques, can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and literally lift away the stresses of the day. Eating healthy foods and engaging in a healthy lifestyle can fortify your body to fight off stress successfully. Developing the happy of taking a brisk walk a few times each week, strengthens your body as well as helps you sleep better at night, which are all essential factors in overcoming stress. Spending time outdoors gardening or camping works wonders for body, mind and spirit.
This Self-Help Stress Solutions Series will blow you away with information that you might not have known about relieving stress in your life.
Learn how to develop a life plan for stress relief.

The “Self Help Stress Solutions” Book Series will teach you how to systematically reduce or rid yourself of stress symptoms that permeate your life. This is imperative for your well-being. Health concerns are nothing new, and many develop a diet and exercise plan to deal with them.
Many don’t realize that developing a life plan for stress relief can also make your mind and body healthy. You may even lose weight when you learn how to manage stress because you’re not eating mindlessly or comforting yourself with food.

One Thing I Know For Sure…
…is that every woman wants to reduce stress in her life, but isn’t sure how.
Most are definitely not aware that there are techniques, including aromatherapy, proper nutrition, walking, gardening,, camping, time and money management, that can help in a purely delightful way.


Resolutions For Stress Relief by Darlene Josaphe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderfully simple book that says in plain English what most of us know about stress but don't always want to admit.  There are so many practical solutions in this book, and it is the perfect book to read in January (or any time you are ready to make a change in your life).

As I read the book, I was pleased to see how I had already followed so many of the suggestions in reducing stress from my life.  I don't say this to make myself look so perfect, but I know that I have had my struggles with stress--especially in the past few years with relationships, jobs, and blog business/deadlines.  I was glad to see her include a section in the book regarding faith and its role in stress management.

If you are looking for simple, practical methods to reduce your stress at any time of the year--but especially at the beginning of the year--this is the book for you!

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


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Darlene Josaphe helps women manage stress successfully with resources that educate, combined with personal support. Her website, Natural Stress Relief Tips For Women, is an exclusive website for women that provides self-improvement articles, stress reduction resources, and transformational tools to women who want to improve their lives and achieve their life goals.

Natural stress relief tips for women is a site about turning your life from OK to extraordinary by reducing the stress, anxieties, and tensions that rob you of the peace of mind and happiness you deserve. If your life feels like a constant pressure cooker, you’re not alone. Women today are under a lot of pressure.
Knowledge is power, and our self-help ebooks for women will empower you to cope with the stresses in your life and achieve your life goals, whether it is happiness, good health, loving relationships, financial freedom, fulfillment … or all of the above.

To see all that Darlene offers, including a chance to learn more about natural stress relief techniques and tips you can use right now and high-performance strategies that you can use immediately to improve your life, simply take our FREE Stress-busting eCourse and learn how to turn your stress into success!

To find out more, please visit her at http://www.natural-stress-relief-tips-for-women.com


Enter the Kindle Fire giveaway on the sidebar or here.


Sunday, January 6, 2013

Pump Up Your Books: "Holiday Stress Management (Self-Help Stress Solutions)" by Darlene Josaphe Book Review/Giveaway


Now there’s a way to get rid of the harmful effects of stress on your body and spirit. Our Self-Help Stress Solution Series tells you how aromatherapy, walking, nutrition, time management, money management, gardening, camping, and many other natural self-help methods, can be the cure you’re looking for.
Imagine! No more anti-depressant pills that trigger weight gains and have you walking around like a zombie.
No more lying awake at night while stressful issues with family, job or relationships roll around in your head.
No more neck and body aches when you wake up in the morning from the stressful state you were in when you went to bed.
No more coping with the side-effects of depression that stress can cause.

How Can Our Self-Help Stress Relief Series Help Get Rid of Stress?
It’s not magic – nor is it a big secret! The calming effects of aromatherapy, when combined with other stress-relief techniques, can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and literally lift away the stresses of the day. Eating healthy foods and engaging in a healthy lifestyle can fortify your body to fight off stress successfully. Developing the happy of taking a brisk walk a few times each week, strengthens your body as well as helps you sleep better at night, which are all essential factors in overcoming stress. Spending time outdoors gardening or camping works wonders for body, mind and spirit.
This Self-Help Stress Solutions Series will blow you away with information that you might not have known about relieving stress in your life.
Learn how to develop a life plan for stress relief.

The “Self Help Stress Solutions” Book Series will teach you how to systematically reduce or rid yourself of stress symptoms that permeate your life. This is imperative for your well-being. Health concerns are nothing new, and many develop a diet and exercise plan to deal with them.
Many don’t realize that developing a life plan for stress relief can also make your mind and body healthy. You may even lose weight when you learn how to manage stress because you’re not eating mindlessly or comforting yourself with food.

One Thing I Know For Sure…
…is that every woman wants to reduce stress in her life, but isn’t sure how.
Most are definitely not aware that there are techniques, including aromatherapy, proper nutrition, walking, gardening,, camping, time and money management, that can help in a purely delightful way.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very simple book with practical ideas to make the holidays less stressful.  This is not just about Christmas.  It means all holidays.  You can sit down and leaf through this, and you will quickly discover that some of the things you think you MUST do during the holidays are not necessarily so.  Reevaluate what is important about the holidays, and be sure to reduce your stressors.  I plan to keep this book to give me some ideas about how to reduce my stress throughout the year because I am busier than I have ever been this holiday season!  And I doubt it will slow down with the New Year upon me.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.


Darlene Josaphe helps women manage stress successfully with resources that educate, combined with personal support. Her website, Natural Stress Relief Tips For Women, is an exclusive website for women that provides self-improvement articles, stress reduction resources, and transformational tools to women who want to improve their lives and achieve their life goals.

Natural stress relief tips for women is a site about turning your life from OK to extraordinary by reducing the stress, anxieties, and tensions that rob you of the peace of mind and happiness you deserve. If your life feels like a constant pressure cooker, you’re not alone. Women today are under a lot of pressure.
Knowledge is power, and our self-help ebooks for women will empower you to cope with the stresses in your life and achieve your life goals, whether it is happiness, good health, loving relationships, financial freedom, fulfillment … or all of the above.

To see all that Darlene offers, including a chance to learn more about natural stress relief techniques and tips you can use right now and high-performance strategies that you can use immediately to improve your life, simply take our FREE Stress-busting eCourse and learn how to turn your stress into success!

To find out more, please visit her at http://www.natural-stress-relief-tips-for-women.com


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