Reducing Stress
Have you been feeling stressed out lately? Learn how mindfulness can help you reduce stress in your life, and help you feel better. You can’t predict the future. So, why sit around stressing yourself out trying to predict it? Reducing stress is good for your health. Not only can’t you predict the future, I find people predict the worst possible outcome. This will create stress and anxiety that is unnecessary. I’m not going to say stop worrying, but I am going to say stay in the present. Studies have found that stress in the number one killer these days. It...
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Covid is still here. Remember back in March when they said it would be 3 weeks? So much for that. We are living in a time of unknowns. This may make you feel like reducing stress during Covid is impossible. Reducing stress during Covid. What else can go wrong this year? If this is what you are thinking, you aren’t alone. Covid is stressing everyone out. It’s also leaving a lot of people feeling depressed and anxious. When was the last time you had a break? You may be working from home, with your children at home. This means that...
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If you are feeling stressed out during Covid-19, then you aren’t alone. Because it’s a time of uncertainty it’s easy to predict the worse case scenario. That will only make things worse. As human beings we want to know how things are going to turn out. You don’t want to hear that this is a time of uncertainty, or a time of change. But, realistically, things are always changing. This means that this will also eventually change. Breathe in – Breathe out, and Reduce Stress During Covid-19. It’s true, we don’t know how long this is going to last. It’s...
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Having to shelter in place during the Coronavirus has caused a lot of stress and anxiety, for everyone. It’s stressful living in these uncertain times. It’s important to know that Telehealth is an option. There are emotional benefits of Telehealth therapy during the Coronavirus. You may feel alone and stuck at home. If that’s the case, then it’s time to try Telehealth therapy. You will be able to stay safe inside your home, and not be exposed to the Coronavirus. Since the shelter in place order went in to effect, I have been immersed in Telehealth therapy. I’m glad that...
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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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