Reducing Stress
As I sit down to write this article, I remind myself to breathe in and breathe out. Sounds simple, but I was just at the grocery store. I had to wait my turn to enter the store. They were almost out of bread, eggs and chicken. This is the first time I have experienced this. The checker was very calm. He said the store has been very busy all weekend. He had never seen it like this. Classes that I normally attend have been cancelled. Reduce Stress During The Coronavirus Outbreak My first reaction is to feel scared. What does...
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You hear about it all the time. People are more stressed out than ever. You never slow down to take a break. When you don’t slow down, you don’t give your mind a chance to rest. Reduce Stress and Be More Productive It’s important to schedule breaks during the day. You are not a machine. You are not meant to go forever. You need to listen to your body and rest. Stress is the number one killer. Studies have shown that it can lead to mental illness, heart disease and even cancer. You don’t have to end up being a...
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You feel overwhelmed. You feel like there is nothing you can do about the stress in your life. The children won’t stop arguing. The bills are piling up. You can’t finish the laundry. Will it ever end? Stress management, now. You wish there were more hours in the day, but there isn’t. This makes you feel like your life is out of control. You don’t feel like there is anytime for fun in your life. After a while, you may start feeling tired and resentful. It seems like everyone else is having fun, why aren’t you? This is when it’s...
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While some anxiety is not a bad thing, like feeling anxious before an exam. You don’t want it to take over. If you don’t stop feeling anxious after the exam, then you may want to bring in some stress reduction strategies to your life. Learn how to calm anxiety. Research has found that about 40 million Americans live with an anxiety disorder. This is more than the occasional anxiety or fear. This is when the anxiety doesn’t stop. This can affect your sleep, and also your focus. If it goes untreated, it can affect your health. It’s important to look...
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This is a question I get a lot in my practice. Unfortunately, people are more stressed out these days than ever. I know you feel like you can’t slow down. But, if you don’t your body and your mind will eventually give out. This can show up as physical problems or emotional problems. You may feel like you can’t stop, even for 5-10 minutes. If you feel this way, then the stress in your life is taking over. If you don’t stop now, it will get worse. “How can I reduce my stress level?” This question keeps going through your...
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Do you feel like your mind is always going? Are you always a few steps ahead? If you answered yes, then you are stressed out. It’s easy to feel like you can’t do something about this. I have worked with a lot of people over the years that suffer from anxiety. But, you actually can reduce the stress in your life. You have more control than you think. Reducing stress with meditation, will provide relief. You are not a machine. You can’t go and go. If you don’t slow down, your body and mind will eventually shut down. Then, you...
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More and more people are reporting feeling stressed out. It’s important that you keep your stress level down. If you don’t it will lead to burn out. This is when you don’t enjoy the life that you have, and you feel overwhelmed. It can also feel like things keep getting worse. You want to start by appreciating the small things. Like a roof over your head and food on the table. It may sound obvious, but it’s easy to get caught up in the rat race and forget what is truly important. In this article you will learn why reducing...
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I know that you know, you need to exercise. So, why aren’t you? Do you feel you already have enough on your plate, and there just aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in exercise? Maybe, you are just tired of hearing it. But, you have to admit you feel much better when you exercise. Stress Reduction With Exercise. The Benefits Are Amazing. You live in a world where most of the time you are sitting down at work. Unless, you are fortunate enough to work outdoors and be able to move around. It’s easy to get stuck at...
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Effective planning, what does that mean? You have to work, a husband and a house to take care of. So, what does that mean for your kids? Everyone has told you that your kids are a gift. But, what if you are feeling overwhelmed with your family? I have worked with many kids and couples. Let me tell you, if you are feeling overwhelmed you aren’t alone. Reducing stress with effective planning, is not only good for your it’s good for your family. In our society you are led to believe you are a bad person, if you are feeling...
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Are you overwhelmed by stress? If you said yes, then you are like many Americans. Research shows that 60% of people in poor health, have high levels of stress. So, what are you stressing about? Money, work, kids, relationships and the list goes on. Reduce Stress and Improve Your Health. I think the biggest lesson I have learned being a Marriage & Family Therapist is, we can’t go back and we can’t predict the future. If you stress about any of these things and you don’t stop. You are putting your health at risk. What happened to faith? To something...
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