First of all, I can't emphasize enough the importance of stress reduction in our health. It is so important in the proper functioning of the body and particularly the immune system. There are three basic suggestions that I give to people. Everyday get out and move your body, this can be as simple as a walk. Second, spend some time in solitude, unplugged and focused on the breath, examples of this can be a candle lit bath or meditation. Thirdly, spend some time each day in mindful interactions with people you love. Social interaction and mindfulness are important factors in stress reduction. So much of our stress stems from lamenting on past events or worrying about things that never may come to pass. The more time we can spend in the moment, the better it is for our health. Also throughout the day monitor your stress levels and if you feel tense do this little mini breathing exercise. On the inhalation say to yourself "I am" and on the exhalation "at peace". Doing this for 5 breaths at time throughout the day will help.
To figure out which methods of stress reduction you should use ask yourself, where do I need balance and what do I enjoy doing? In order to answer this question, it requires self awareness. How do you spend most of your day? If the answer is sitting in a chair and looking at a computer, like many of us do, then adding a daily walk will do wonders for your stress levels. The second thing to consider is we need many outlets for stress. Our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves all need an outlet in order to combat stress. If your job demands a lot of linear, logical thinking, then singing, painting, playing an instrument would be a good counter balance. A good example is the hard working determined business woman choosing the high intensity yoga class. Though yoga is great, she is choosing a style of yoga that perpetuates her drive and intensity, instead of choosing a restorative, calming class that brings her into balance.
Now doing these things might not change your financial issues, but it will help you think clearer, problem solve better, see things in a more positive light and create more supportive relationships. We are holistic beings and we can affect one aspect of our life by bringing balance to another. Stress can manifest itself mentally, emotionally and physically, so it is no wonder that if we shift one aspect of who we are it can change other aspects. Dealing with our stress can make us more productive in our work, more joyful in our disposition and calm the nervous system and physiology of the body. One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Dyer is "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Thank-you for your question.
First of all, I can't emphasize enough the importance of stress reduction in our health. It is so important in the proper functioning of the body and particularly the immune system. There are three basic suggestions that I give to people. Everyday get out and move your body, this can be as simple as a walk. Second, spend some time in solitude, unplugged and focused on the breath, examples of this can be a candle lit bath or meditation. Thirdly, spend some time each day in mindful interactions with people you love. Social interaction and mindfulness are important factors in stress reduction. So much of our stress stems from lamenting on past events or worrying about things that never may come to pass. The more time we can spend in the moment, the better it is for our health. Also throughout the day monitor your stress levels and if you feel tense do this little mini breathing exercise. On the inhalation say to yourself "I am" and on the exhalation "at peace". Doing this for 5 breaths at time throughout the day will help.
To figure out which methods of stress reduction you should use ask yourself, where do I need balance and what do I enjoy doing? In order to answer this question, it requires self awareness. How do you spend most of your day? If the answer is sitting in a chair and looking at a computer, like many of us do, then adding a daily walk will do wonders for your stress levels. The second thing to consider is we need many outlets for stress. Our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves all need an outlet in order to combat stress. If your job demands a lot of linear, logical thinking, then singing, painting, playing an instrument would be a good counter balance. A good example is the hard working determined business woman choosing the high intensity yoga class. Though yoga is great, she is choosing a style of yoga that perpetuates her drive and intensity, instead of choosing a restorative, calming class that brings her into balance.
Now doing these things might not change your financial issues, but it will help you think clearer, problem solve better, see things in a more positive light and create more supportive relationships. We are holistic beings and we can affect one aspect of our life by bringing balance to another. Stress can manifest itself mentally, emotionally and physically, so it is no wonder that if we shift one aspect of who we are it can change other aspects. Dealing with our stress can make us more productive in our work, more joyful in our disposition and calm the nervous system and physiology of the body. One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Dyer is "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Thank-you for your question.
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