Reducing Stress
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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I know you have heard of self love. The questions is, why aren’t you practicing it? Unfortunately, you can’t find many reasons not to love yourself. You aren’t pretty enough, rich enough, tall enough, and many more. How much time do you spend criticizing yourself? I think as human beings you are prone to criticize yourself. Is this because you compare yourself to others, all the time? This is always a set up for disaster. If it doesn’t stop, you can end up with anxiety or depression. One thing I always tell my clients, is that you can’t go back…
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I’m sure you have experienced stress in your life. Whether is was a positive force driving you, like getting that next promotion at the office, or a negative force such as being stuck in traffic. Maybe, your heart starts racing or your palms get sweaty. Whatever the reason, stress is real and happens to everyone at one time or another. Stress reducing activities for adults, doesn’t have to be difficult. So, why all the stress? Studies have shown that Americans are more stressed out than ever. Americans are working more than they ever have, and the divorce rate is the…
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It’s been a long day. You weren’t able to take one break. What’s the best thing to do when you get home? Turn on some tunes and relax. Let the sounds sink in. Or, you are about half-way through the day, and you are starting to lose your focus. Take a break, put your headphones on and listen to some tunes. What are some of your favorite songs? You can listen to sounds in nature, like the ocean or birds chirping. You can also listen to classical or the latest releases. Whatever you decide, just stop and listen to the…
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