Our lives can be filled with laughter and joy, but as demands on our time increase and unrealistic expectations begin to build, they often become anxiety ridden. Here are a few simple things you can do to deal with stress.
1. Welcome Your Day With Gratitude
When you awake to a new day before you let your mind slip into all
the daily task, be still. Lay still for a few moments, take a few deep
breaths- in in through your nose and out through your mouth- welcome
the gift of another day of life into your body. Place your hand over
your heart and feel the rhythm, embrance that moment of being, hear
your unique rhythm, connect to your spirit and energy- center yourself.
When you place your feet to the floor and take your first steps of the
say "Thank You". Be thankful for another day.
2. Love Your Body
Before you leave your bedroom in the morning, do some stretches,
yoga, or calisthenics. Get your body active and maintain your basic
movements by keeping them strong and limber. Give your body the
a little love before starting your day.
3. Laugh and Be A Kid Again
Get outside to play with the kids. Play a game of tag. Ride your bike.
Hola hoop. Just step outside open your arms and spin around, catch the
wind. Laugh- laughing is a great tension reliever, it reduces stress and
makes you feel better all around.
4. Listen to Music
Keep a play list on your ipod, your phone, MP3, or whatever device
you use of some uptempo music that makes you feel good. Music is
good for the soul.
5. Peace & Quiet
Take time for yourself. Our jobs and spending time with friends/family
are a part of life, but it's also important to have atleast five minutes
to yourself to relax throughout the day. Incorporate these moments in
your daily activity. Prayer and meditation are great practices for peace
and quiet time. Also, if stressful moments creep in during your day
do deep breathing exercises to realign yourself.
Bonus item and my personal favorite:
Sex/Sexercise
Releasing of endorphins is a great way of feeling fabulous inside and
out.
1. Welcome Your Day With Gratitude
When you awake to a new day before you let your mind slip into all
the daily task, be still. Lay still for a few moments, take a few deep
breaths- in in through your nose and out through your mouth- welcome
the gift of another day of life into your body. Place your hand over
your heart and feel the rhythm, embrance that moment of being, hear
your unique rhythm, connect to your spirit and energy- center yourself.
When you place your feet to the floor and take your first steps of the
say "Thank You". Be thankful for another day.
2. Love Your Body
Before you leave your bedroom in the morning, do some stretches,
yoga, or calisthenics. Get your body active and maintain your basic
movements by keeping them strong and limber. Give your body the
a little love before starting your day.
3. Laugh and Be A Kid Again
Get outside to play with the kids. Play a game of tag. Ride your bike.
Hola hoop. Just step outside open your arms and spin around, catch the
wind. Laugh- laughing is a great tension reliever, it reduces stress and
makes you feel better all around.
4. Listen to Music
Keep a play list on your ipod, your phone, MP3, or whatever device
you use of some uptempo music that makes you feel good. Music is
good for the soul.
5. Peace & Quiet
Take time for yourself. Our jobs and spending time with friends/family
are a part of life, but it's also important to have atleast five minutes
to yourself to relax throughout the day. Incorporate these moments in
your daily activity. Prayer and meditation are great practices for peace
and quiet time. Also, if stressful moments creep in during your day
do deep breathing exercises to realign yourself.
Bonus item and my personal favorite:
Sex/Sexercise
Releasing of endorphins is a great way of feeling fabulous inside and
out.
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