More and more companies and CEOs are taking advantage of executive coaching, recognizing the ROI reported in Fortune Magazine: “Asked for a conservative estimate of the monetary payoff from the coaching they got, these managers described an average return of more than $100,000, or six times what the coaching had cost their companies” (from “Executive Coaching—With Returns a CFO Could Love”).

Stress will always be with us in some form. It’s how we handle the stress that will determine our mental, emotional and financial well-being.

For more information on S.A.M.I.’s executive and employee accelerated programs, please call 800-520-8867.

2. Nastiness/stubbornness. Some individuals go through life with a chip on their shoulders and seem to search for combatants.

3. Sensitivity/hurt. This occurs when a person, because of low self-esteem, insecurity, or conflict in his or her life, easily feels attacked by criticism or other interpersonal directness.

4. Differences in perception/values. Most Conflict Results from the varying ways different people view the world. These in-congruent views are traceable to differences in upbringing, culture, race, experience, education, occupation, socioeconomic class, and other environmental factors.

5. Differences over facts. A fact is a  piece of data that can be quantified or an event that can be documented.Arguments over facts typically need to last very long since they are verifiable. But a statement like, “It’s a fact that you are insensitive to my feelings,” is neither documentable, and so is actually a difference in perception.

6. Differences over goals /priorities. An argument about whether a bank should focus more resources on international banking or on community banking is a disagreement over goals. Another example would be whether or not to increase the amount of advanced professional training given to tellers.

7. Differences over method. Two sides may have similar goals but disagree on how to achieve them. For example, how should advanced teller training be conducted? 

8.Competition, for scarce resources. Two managers might argue over who has the greater need for an assistant, whose budget should be in-creased more, or how to allocate recently purchased computers.

9. Competition for supremacy. This occurs when one person seeks to outdo or out-shine another person. You might see it when two employees compete for a promotion or for comparative power in your organization.

10. Misunderstanding . The majority of what looks like interpersonal conflict is actually communication breakdown. Communication, if not attended to with care, is as likely  to fail as to succeed. And when it does, a listener’s unwarranted inferences about a speaker’s intent often create interpersonal conflict.

11. Unfulfilled expectations. Many of the causes listed above contribute to one personal not fulfilling the expectations of another. Unfulfilled expectations are the ultimate cause of divorce, firings, and other forms of relationship breakdown. The major reason that expectations go unfulfilled is that they are unreasonable, inappropriate, too numerous, and unstated.

1. Do something physical. Exercise, walk, play a game, or garden.
2. Breathe. Deep breathing , especially when you find yourself irritable or angry, will help you learn to activate, balance, release and recover from an angry or stressful situation.
3. Retreat. Find a place – your sanctuary, your bedroom, a park bench, your place of worship — where you can be quiet and restful. Go there as often as you need to.
4. Watch what you eat. Drink water, eat fruits and vegetables. Be aware of any “emotional eating” habits you may have under stress. Stay away from alcohol, fatty foods, and caffeine, when possible.
5. Get it out. Talk to trusted friends or a counselor. Keep a stress and anger log. Use the formula for assertive communication. (Contact S.A.M.I. for a copy of our “Assertive Formula”)
6. Learn to say no. Care for yourself first or you’ll have nothing to work with when others need your help.
7. Laugh/smile. It’s impossible to stay sad or upset with a happy grin on your face. Let go, let God.
8. Change. Alter your beliefs, people you spend time with, locations, jobs, or activities.
9. Relax. Take a nap, bath, or shower. Take a “healthy time out” (no less than 20 minutes yet no more than 60 minutes). Get a massage. Do absolutely nothing
10. Have some fun. Remember to take some time to play, be creative, and do things that serve your life purpose.

In response, S.A.M.I. Learning Centers has introduced their “Any Day, Any Time” anger management program. The program offers affordable anger management classes for only $37 per class. Each class is conveniently offered online. In addition, couples may also opt-in to an individual, one-on-one anger management class for only $47.

S.A.M.I. offers anger management for men and women who are interested in or who need to learn how to deal with their stress and anger in a more positive, functional way. The “Any Day, Any Time” program offers an alternative to traditional therapy for individuals who are ready to take control of their lives for the better. To schedule an appointment call 800-520-8867.

“Anger management is a skill that can be learned, with education that considers an individuals’ unique set of circumstances. I have found that S.A.M.I. students quickly learn many productive ways of being fully self-expressed in both their personal and professional lives. The tools and training our students receive allow them to rapidly heighten their quality of life,” says Anutza Bellissimo, CAMF, President of S.A.M.I. Learning Center; an extension of the Stress & Anger Management Institute.

Phoenix, AZ.  December 16, 2010 — S.A.M.I. Learning Centers (Stress & Anger Management Institute) has discounted the cost of any learning program from now until December 23rd, you pay only $99 per class.

S.A.M.I. Learning Centers offer specialized programs in stress management, assertive communication, conflict resolution, and emotional literacy. They welcome individuals from the community as well as employees referred by their organization. S.A.M.I. Learning Centers is also a provider of court-ordered anger management programs.

Stress & Anger Management Institute, LLC programs provide education for people who are interested in or who need to learn how to deal with their stress and anger or someone else’s stress and anger in a positive, functional way. Participants may include people who internalize stress or anger as well as those who act it out verbally or behaviorally towards friends, family, work or personal relationships.

Their many locations mean that it is now more convenient for adults and adolescents to enroll in a variety of classes, including specialty topics such as financial stress management, couples communication and conscious parenting classes.

The S.A.M.I. program and its unique approach implement the S.A.M.I. Method for self-referred participants.

“The economy is creating additional stress at what is already a difficult time of year,” says Anutza Bellissimo, S.A.M.I. President and CEO, “We here at the S.A.M.I. Leaning Centers really want to make it easier and more affordable for people to get the help they need.”

Interested students can register for any learning program by calling 1-800-520-8867. This offer is valid until December 23, 2010.

A conservative study estimates that at least one-third of all lost work days are due to workplace stress, with roughly $33 billion per year in lost business productivity. For every dollar spent in workers compensation, there are ‘hidden’ or indirect costs of about $4.” Since October 2005, “Anger Awareness Month” has helped individuals develop an understanding of, and accountability for, their personal patterns in managing stress, assertive communication, anger, and emotional literacy.

For more information or to schedule your organizations annual “Lunch-N-Learn” contact us at SAMI@TheSAMIGroup.com or 1-800-520-8867 today.

Transcendental meditation had its beginnings in the Far East and then spread to the western world. After three years of travelling and teaching, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi realized that he needed to train his followers so that they could spread this form of meditation even further.

The first international training course was held in Rishikesh, India in 1961. As more and more people all over the world realized the benefits of this form of meditation, scientists began researching it and by 1970 the first scientific papers were published espousing the technique. Since then there have been hundreds of such documents published, all of which show that transcendental meditation:

• helps to reduce the stress levels in the body leading to overall good health
• helps to increase a person’s creativity
• helps to heighten the intelligence level of the meditator
• brings about self-realization
• could actually help you to live longer

Transcendental meditation does not have any religious affiliation, but it did have a political association in the Natural Law Party. This political party was formed in 1992 with the goal of using the principles of the meditation as a way of finding ways to solve the problems of society – crime, injustice, economics and environmental issues.

Basic transcendental meditation courses are generally expensive and in spite of the high cost, an estimated five million people all over the world have taken these courses. There are also advanced courses available for extra costs. This process of meditation is relatively easy to learn in the seven-step procedure used in the four days of the course. Each day begins with a two hour lecture and the instruction starts with a ceremony performed by the instructor after which the students learn the technique and start practicing.

The principle behind the technique of transcendental meditation is that the source of all thoughts is the deepest level of the subconscious and is far beyond what the normal senses can experience. In this meditation, the practitioner takes one thought or sound and focuses on this so that it can be experienced in the deepest possible way.

The Maharishi compared it to a bubble of water that starts deep in the water and is only visible when it reaches the surface. He said that our thoughts are the same way – they start in the subconscious and rise to the conscious level of the mind.

In January, 2008, the Maharishi retired as the chairman of the transcendental meditation organization. He passed away the following month in Vlodrop, Netherlands, where he had lived for almost 20 years, coordinating his centers of teaching through an organization known as the Global Country of World Peace.

For more information or to get started in our meditation program, with S.A.M.I., contact us now at 1-800-520-8867.

The Stress & Anger Management Institute, LLC has just the class to turn financial stress into financial freedom. The Financial Stress Management class will teach students how to easily and effortlessly create more money, and eliminate debt.

The program will help students: learn how to create more cash on a daily basis, handle credit responsibly to get out of debt, negotiate the pay raise they deserve, generate more sales to increase their income, and most importantly, maintain a positive prosperity attitude so that they may designate more time off to enjoy with their loved ones.

That is, S.A.M.I. Learning Centers wants each student to walk away with a positive mentality. Like mind over matter, mind over money begins with believing you deserve it and can get it. S.A.M.I. Learning Centers teaches students to say prosperity affirmations daily to maintain a positive attitude. Students will learn to focus and trust in their ability to create financial abundance.

The Financial Stress Management workshop is not just for those who are struggling to make money. The classes are open to men and women who need financial guidance, as well as those who are already wealthy, but have difficulties balancing work and their personal lives.

To register for a Financial Stress Management workshop, schedule an appointment to meet with your personal Financial Stress Management Coach at 800-520-8867 or go to http://www.TheSAMIGroup.com to conveniently schedule online 24/7.

While we may more easily accept the idea that physical pain can have emotional repercussions, the reverse is also true; emotional disturbances, can, and most likely will, have an impact on our physical state.   S.A.M.I.’s “Healing Rhythms” program includes meditation, biofeedback events, and breath work. The lessons in this program will show students a range of different ways to strengthen their mind/ body connection-and thus, their overall health and well-being.

The simple act of being aware of one’s breath or energy level on a daily basis can have a considerable impact on how one thinks, feels and acts, especially when each day they are put in highly stressful situations. Releasing tension doesn’t happen all at once-it is a gradual process, just as it takes a long time for the body to accumulate the different layers of tension and stress. Meditation consists of quieting the mind so that students can discover and re-experience the eternal quiet and deep wisdom within them. The average person lives a busy life, filled with so much sound, movement, and activity that meditation is essential to help go within the distractions and stress so that students may reconnect with their authentic character.

Students will also learn how to use breath work as a tool to overcome their stress and anger. By engaging in even just a few minutes of conscious breathing, students can help undo and even prevent the negative effects that stress can have on their health. Biofeedback technology uses sophisticated electronic equipment to measure and monitor changes in internal physiological states. The measurements offer insight into what is going on energetically in the body, and provide a platform on which students can make positive changes to their mental, physical and emotional states. The technology allows students to explore the powerful effects that breathing and meditation can have on their mind and body as they begin to let go of physical and mental stress. It is very important for individuals to learn how to deal with anger and stress and realize how the two can affect their everyday lives

Biofeedback and meditation can be helpful to counter the effects of negative thoughts by cultivating positive emotions. Unless someone works in the kind of job that puts them on the front lines of real physical danger every day, chances are they are relatively “safe” in the office, home, or school. But still, the stress of interactions, work, and business politics can elicit a damaging negative reaction, which is why it is so important to gain control of the mind and body at the same time. No matter where the stress originates, whether at home, the office, or in school, if it goes unaddressed, the body takes a serious hit and the result can be anything from mild aches and pains to inflammations and disease.

For more information on S.A.M.I. Learning Centers’ “Healing Rhythms” program, visit us online at http://www.TheSAMIGroup.com or call us to schedule an appointment at 1-800-520-8867.