Stress

Stress Protex

I venture to say most people feel stress daily. We live such a crazy lifestyle. I know personally it was hard for me to sit and watch a movie because I am use to multi taking and I was losing the ability to put my mind on only one track.

I am so blessed in that my life is such that I have no major stressors, constant everyday stress, left to build up can still put a burden on the body. So I have changed things a tad. I thought I would share them with you.

Exercise daily, when I actually use to get my lazy big butt out to exercised daily, I know it really helped with lowering my tension level. I don’t profess to do this enough, but I do know it can make a major impact on the body for the good.

Don’t procrastinate. I listened to a CD (in the car I even multitask) about managing your life, to live it more wisely. It mentioned looking ahead, working ahead. I try to get most projects done now at least 1 month ahead of time… wow, major improvement. Much of my stress had been self induced because I put things off until I had pressure to get them done. And now when something unexpected comes up, I am not such a crazy woman.

Breathing exercises. Most of us under stress no long breath as deeply. Not only does deep breathing relax you it helps clear the mind and emotions. The first few times I suggest doing this where you don’t have to worry if you get dizzy
Sit upright and using your abdominal area, deep through your nose to the count of 8
Hold your breath to the count of 8 (each count being about a second)
Purse your lips and exhale forcefully for the count of 10
Repeat at least 15 times

The soft no, is essential if doing the task will overwhelm you. Also learn that you don’t have to give an excuse. Just say I am so sorry but I can’t. Or I wish I could but I can’t.

Laugh it helps…. Laughter releases endorphins and other chemicals which make you feel better equipped to handle stress when it happens. I heard a speaker name Leo (not sure of his last name, something like Pascal) had it right when he said, “don’t take life so seriously, ‘cause you won’t get out of it alive”. :o)

Eat and Supplement well. Process foods are void of nutrients and tax the body’s energy. Since stress washes out specific nutrients. Omega oils and B complex are helpful for those with no more than every day stress. (B complex caution for those with anxiety and OCD).

Adequate rest is important, so the body can use the nutrients to replenish and repair the nervous system.

Of course avoiding stress if at all possible. But the above tips will help you better handle stress so it doesn’t ravage your health. http://www.MarysHerbs.com