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Stress Kills
by Judith Geiger
What is your personal warning system that alerts you when your stress is
getting over the top? Left too long it might be illness but there are many signs
that are more subtle. It might be tightness in your stomach, a tendency to over
eat or drink...you could even find yourself easily angered.
Step one...Awareness. What is your personal warning system that
alerts you when your stress is getting over the top? Left too long it might be
illness but there are many signs that are more subtle. It might be tightness in
your stomach, a tendency to over eat or drink...you could even find yourself
easily angered. Become aware of your early warning system. It is there to
protect you.
Step two... Acknowledge. In today's fast paced world it is often
overlooked that you are stressed. Sometimes you are too busy to even check in
with yourself. Stop and admit what isn't working in your life.
Step three ...Choice. Did you know that stress is a choice? This is a
tough one for some people. We often like to blame others for what is happening
in our world. Don't be a victim. Choose to be responsible for your life. Respond
in a conscious manner verses reacting in a negative way. That is your choice.
Step four...Support. Take a look at your support system. Who or what
do you have in place to support you when the going gets rough? You might want a
mentor, a coach, close family or friend. What about co-workers who understand
you? These are all pretty obvious ways of getting support. What might not be so
obvious is support through knowledge. What do you need to know, so that you can
be in alignment with the changes you want to make? Who can help you find out?
Step five...New Habit. Any change you make toward a less stressed you needs to
be programmed into your unconscious mind. It is all too easy to just go back to
the way things were. A new habit needs to be formed into your everyday life. Do
the new habit for 21- 30 days to activate the unconscious mind. Some new habits
you might want to consider would be:
* Exercise daily! You can go to the gym or just outdoors walking. (This is a
great stress buster).
* Shift how you think about your choices. Taking time each day to check in
with you. (How much stress am I feeling? What choices do I have?)
* Get yourself up and out! Nature has a way to heal stress in the most
natural way. (Go outside during your breaks at work or take a long
walk in the evening with someone in your support system) * Routine Massage or
Yoga Class. This always works for me.
What do you want to change in your world and what rippling effects will it
have in your life and in the lives of those around you?
This is a very short article on a very huge topic. I hope in this condensed
version you were able to glean some benefits. If you want to explore your stress
further please feel free to contact me.
Judith inspires women starting over after a
relationship loss to build self-esteem and be proactive in creating loving
relationships. When ready to find the partner of your dreams, Judith has the
tools and resources to allow you to move forward with confidence and ease. Free
relationship assessments here:
http://www.flyingchangecoaching.com and
http:www.beinloveagain.com |
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