Ten Simple Stress Techniques

When you're stressed out nothing seems simple. Learning and applying these stress techniques will make an amazing difference!

Release those frustrations!
If you're upset or angry, or you feel tension, do something physical. Take a walk, or go jogging. Grab a friend and play some tennis. Or maybe your garden needs some weeds yanked out! Any physical activity helps you control the "fight" impulse, and the "flight" urge, thus relieving the emotional or mental tension, a great stress technique.
One Step and One Thing at a Time!
Trying to do a dozen things at once usually means "they won't get done" or "they won't get done right." Take a time out and apply stress techniques.
Go over your task list in your mind, get a pen and paper. Write your tasks down and prioritize your list. Then relax for a few minutes with your favorite drink before tackling your list.




Meditate

Inspired by nature, Native American tradition and the sounds of the Far East, composer Peter Davison weaves a musical tapestry using soothing orchestrations, chant-like vocalizations and Tibetan bells and gongs.

The haunting resonance of the English horn and Indonesian flute create the perfect space to gain introspection and develop connection to the earth, the universe and oneself.




1. Talk About It!
   Sometimes you just need to talk. Find someone you trust and can "let your hair down" with. If it's not something you can tell a friend or family member, that's okay. It could be a minister, a doctor, or a counselor. When you need to really let it out, you need the guidance that a professional can give you.
2. Acceptance of the Unchangeable!
   A lot of problems are beyond our power of control. We tend to beat our head against a brick wall at these times. It's not human nature to easily accept "uncontrollable" events. Accept what cannot be changed and move forward.
3. Getting sufficient rest and sleep!
   Not enough rest or sleep lessens our abilities in dealing with tension. Most people need at least 7-8 hours sleep in a 24 hour period. Consult your doctor if tension or stress is causing insomnia.
4. Help youself by helping someone else!
   A great tension reducer is in helping someone else out. You stop thinking about yourself and you're doing a good deed in turn.
5. Relax and let go!
   Those are words we usually hate to hear. One source of stress comes from other people. Letting them be the victor isn't so mind boggling. Go with the flow and let yourself relax!
6. Pass on self-medication!
   Treating yourself with medication to relieve stress is dangerous. Chemicals, including alcohol, may seem to alleviate the stress, but they do not help you to cope with the stress. Many chemical substances are habit-forming! Consult your doctor first.




Massage Practice: Reflexology DVD

Massage Practice: Reflexology DVD

Massage Practice DVDs teach you how to access the body's own natural healing abilities and release tension so you can fully relax.

With the Reflexology DVD, you will discover how to stimulate specific points on the feet to alleviate stress-related conditions. 30 minutes.



7. Balancing Life with Recreation and Work!
   "All work and no play" is not a good strategy to live by! The mind needs recreation just as the body does. Include enough time off in your schedule to relax or loaf. Enjoy life.
8. Be available!
   Do you get stressed from being bored, feeling unwanted or in a time warp? Get moving and let people know that you want to do something different and have some fun. You never know if you like something until you try it so get out and try it!

The best stress techniques are those that are easy to use, are learned quickly, and easy to apply.

Stress techniques help you control your stress making life much more enjoyable!

The Breathing Box CD

Breath training has been FDA-proven as a recognized treatment for depression, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and more. Gay Hendricks (author of Conscious Breathing) guides a complete program of techniques that provide a sense of ease and flow, clear fatigue and mental fog, create bliss, expand consciousness, heal emotional trauma, reduce stress and increase energy levels. A complete set of life-changing techniques - 90 minutes. Includes DVD (80 minutes), CD, 48-page book and nine cards.

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