Know your stress triggers and avoid them. If you know you don’t like driving in traffic, don’t. Plan your driving route on lesser traveled roads or at non rush hour times so you can drive and remain calm. If you can’t avoid rush hour traffic, then perhaps listen to some calming music or pray while you drive to not get stressed over the traffic. If a conversation … [Read more...] about Stress Buster Tip: Stay away from triggers
holistic stress management
Perception
Perception: –noun 1. the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding. 2. immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation, as of moral, psychological, or aesthetic qualities; insight; intuition; discernment: an artist of rare perception. 3. the result or product of perceiving, as distinguished from the act of perceiving; … [Read more...] about Perception
Compulsive eating when stressed
Studies have shown that one of the most common reactions to stress is compulsive eating. When you’re feeling stressed, worried, anxious do you grab something to eat? This isn’t the healthiest way to deal with your feelings of stress. Instead, during temporary weakness and desire to eat compulsively, try picking up the phone and talking to a friend, take the dog … [Read more...] about Compulsive eating when stressed
Exercise alleviates stress & other benefits of exercise
Exercise is one of the best stress management tools accessible to you. Though, many won’t make the time or fit it into their schedules-not realizing if they exercised for even twenty minutes they’d be able to function more efficiently and actually be able to save time and be stress free to boot! Exercise releases beta endorphins that actually counteract the effects of … [Read more...] about Exercise alleviates stress & other benefits of exercise
Exercise for stress relief
Studies have shown that one of the best ways to relieve stress is…exercise. Yes, some of you do not like that word EXERCISE, but it works. It’s beneficial to you in so many ways and you can add stress relief as another added benefit. Whether it’s running outside, working out inside or beating on some punching bags…exercise is an excellent stress buster. Exercise … [Read more...] about Exercise for stress relief
Maintain well being
Here are a few ways to maintain a sense of well-being and stress-free living. 1)Do something to calm your mind (pray, meditate, yoga) 2)Do something to simplify your environment (at home-get rid of clutter, at work-stay away from negative people) 3)Do something to feed your spirit (go to church, help with an organization/cause) 4)Do something good for your body (exercise, … [Read more...] about Maintain well being