Stress can do a number on us on a normal day but combine it with the holidays and watch out! The levels of stress can hit all time highs from November through January 1st. People get stressed over buying gifts, money (or lack thereof), relatives, parties, work... just everything. Don't let stress get you down. Schedule time to de-stress. You schedule everything else … [Read more...] about How to manage holiday stress
stress relief tips
Ways exercise helps relieve stress
Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, yet some have a hard time actually putting that knowledge into practice. Would it help if you knew how much that exercise can help with relieving stress... Which everyone seems to be under in large amounts?! Here are some benefits of moderate exercise: *Increased heart & lung efficiency *Stronger muscles *Improved … [Read more...] about Ways exercise helps relieve stress
Wellness Wednesday- Quick wellness tips
On Wednesday's I'm going to be featuring wellness tips. As most of you know, I'm more a visual person. I think most readers would prefer images, graphics and quick info than having to scroll and scroll through paragraphs and paragraphs of text. I'll start you off with this cute graphic and then some quick tips to follow that! Now for the simple to the point easy to do … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday- Quick wellness tips
Imagery for relaxation
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious try imagery for instant relief. Imagery is just what it sounds like, images…forming mental images or pictures. As a child everyone used their imagination, but somewhere between childhood and adulthood many put their imagination on hold. Use that same concept to help you unwind, de-stress. When you’re feeling … [Read more...] about Imagery for relaxation
Eliminating stress
Stress is the trash of modern life – we all generate it but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life. ~Danzae Pace To help dispose of all the ‘trash’, make a daily goal to work on one of your stressors (an activity, event, or other stimulus that causes stress). Just for today focus on eliminating one stressor from your life. Keep doing … [Read more...] about Eliminating stress
Help someone else
I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet. ~Ancient Persian Saying When you think things are too much for you to deal with, realize there are others who are worse off than you are and be grateful for what you have. Helping others is an excellent way to relieve stress, not to mention beneficial to you and the person you’re … [Read more...] about Help someone else
Stress Relief Tip: Walk away
When something you’re trying to do doesn’t work out, it can be extremely stressing on you. Speaking from experience, I can say it’s best to walk away and relax, refocus, do something else…then go back to the original task. If something is rattling your nerves, seriously…just stop. Walk away from the task and go focus on something else. You can take a break and … [Read more...] about Stress Relief Tip: Walk away
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
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