By Amy Villarreal HERWriter Blogger July 20, 2011 - 11:03am

#HERchat July 20
Please join us for our next #HERchat on August 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. EST.

EmpowHER To get the transcript please go to: https://www.empowher.com/groups/HERchat #herchat -10:57 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Thank you for joining this week's #HERchat. I'm positive your advice and opinions will be of value to many women out there. #herchat -10:55 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor Q5: "You can't have everything and do everything at the same time." ~ Oprah Winfrey #HERchat #HERchat -10:52 AM Jul 20th, 2011

WellSoul RT @EmpowHER: Facts about #Stress - 45% of Americans report irritability or anger from stress. #herchat -10:51 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER RT @mydietribe:I also think women need to remember not to take everything on. Sometimes we have to let go to get balance. #herchat -10:51 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mydietribe @EmpowHER #herchat Good advice. I also think women need to remember not to take everything on. Sometimes we have to let go to get balance. -10:50 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER My advice for women out there is to always be confident it will work out. Be positive and never lose hope. #herchat -10:48 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mydietribe #herchat A5: Remember balance takes practice. Get enough sleep, exercise, and social time to temper stressors in your lifestyle. -10:48 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Q5: What advice do you have for women for creating balance in their lives? #herchat -10:45 AM Jul 20th, 2011

JustWalkPledge We made a commitment to #JustWalk for 30 min for stress relief & health! RT@EmpowHER How do you find time to unwind and de-stress? #herchat -10:42 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor Q4:Still working on this one, but making time for yourself, even an hour a day, is a MUST for YOU and you're loved ones :) #HERchat #HERchat -10:39 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Q4: How do you find balance between everything in your life? #herchat -10:35 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER @mawlifeca great idea to book it in your calendar. I should really start doing this. #herchat -10:31 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mawlifeca I find time to unwind by booking my calendar & combining fitness/fun/friends - it's a lot more appealing that way! #herchat -10:29 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor Q3: I think about how good I will feel when I complete it! It makes you mentally tough and confident #HERchat #HERchat -10:28 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Confidence is key for me. I make sure not to lose it. https://www.empowher.com/anxiety/content/growing-back-your-confidence #herchat -10:27 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Q3: When you are challenged by something physically or emotionally, how do you get through it? #herchat -10:26 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor What do you grow in your veggie garden? I've always wanted to have one! @PLACTest @EmpowHER #HERchat #HERchat -10:26 AM Jul 20th, 2011

PLACTest @EmpowHER A2: Spending time in my vegetable garden #herchat -10:24 AM Jul 20th, 2011

VillarrealAmy @Sahar12345 You forgot to add the hashtag #HERchat =] -10:21 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Same here! RT @Shanaoconnor: I work out to stay healthy and de-stress at the same time! #herchat -10:20 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor I work out to stay healthy and de-stress at the same time! RT @EmpowHER: Q2: How do you find time to unwind and de-stress? #HERchat -10:20 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Q2: How do you find time to unwind and de-stress? #herchat -10:15 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mawlifeca Re outdoor exercise - yes, nothing like seeing seals, otters, herons, racoons for an added boost - even in the rain & cold! #herchat -10:10 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Facts about #Stress - 45% of Americans report irritability or anger from stress. #herchat -10:09 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mawlifeca @EmpowHER My #stress comes from getting over-extended & then not taking good care of myself #herchat -10:09 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER @mawlifeca That's such a great idea! Outdoor fitness is a huge stress reliever. #herchat -10:08 AM Jul 20th, 2011

IamAlexSiordian "@EmpowHER: My #stress comes from so little time, so many things to do. Guilty, I'm a worrier. #herchat" ***so true!! -10:07 AM Jul 20th, 2011

reidjohanna “@EmpowHER: Q1: What causes the majority of stress in your life? (Plz RT the questions before you answer.) #herchat”... My partners divorce -10:07 AM Jul 20th, 2011

BIOVProbiotic RT @EmpowHER: Q1: What causes the majority of stress in your life? (Plz RT the questions before you answer.) #herchat -10:06 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mawlifeca ...I do most activities w friends outdoors to combine fitness & fresh air w social interaction. #herchat -10:06 AM Jul 20th, 2011

reidjohanna RT @EmpowHER: Q1: What causes the majority of stress in your life? (Plz RT the questions before you answer.) #herchat -10:06 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER My #stress comes from so little time, so many things to do. Guilty, I'm a worrier. #herchat -10:05 AM Jul 20th, 2011

Shanaoconnor Hi! My name is Shana. This month I have made an effort to cook more and not eat out as much! #HERchat #HERchat -10:05 AM Jul 20th, 2011

EmpowHER Q1: What causes the majority of stress in your life? (Plz RT the questions before you answer.) #herchat -10:05 AM Jul 20th, 2011

mawlifeca Hi @EmpowHer! I'm a MAW (middle-aged woman) in lovely but cool YYJ. I battle my bulges by walking, hiking, outrigger paddling... #herchat -10:04 AM Jul 20th, 2011