Stressful Experience

Five Important Ways to Deal with Stress in the New Year

January 18, 2010 by Donna Marie

Are you feeling like stress has taken over your life? Do you have too much on your plate or too many tasks that need completing? Does it sometimes seem a bit overwhelming? Relax! There are many easy and simple ways to deal with stress.

Here are five ways you can banish overwhelming stress from your life! The first thing you need to do is take a look at your surroundings. Many people find that they have unknowingly surrounded themselves with people or things that bring added stress to their lives without even knowing it!

If you have a friend whose life problems are always bringing you down, or a family member that places too many burdens on you on a regular basis, your first action may be to limit your interactions with them. Instead choose to surround yourself with other people who bring positive energy to the table!

Next, remember to be mindful at all times. Take some time every day to check in with yourself about the great things that are going to happen during the upcoming day and to be thankful for the blessings you do have in your life. In such a fast paced world it’s easy to focus on things that might weigh on us or bring us down. It is sometimes an after thought to focus on the things that may bring us up.

Your next challenge while dealing with stress is to stop your judgment of others (and yourself.) By judging other people we simply bring harsh words and negativity into our environment, which does not do any good for anyone!

Next up is a tough one for many. It is important to learn how to say no. For the “people-pleasers” out there, this is one written especially for you. When you are in a situation where someone is trying to have you take on more then you believe you can handle – summon up your courage and say “no” to them. You’ll find that this becomes easier the more you practice this skill. Many people will respect you more if you graciously decline to take something on, rather than taking on more than you can chew at the present moment.

The last item on the short list of how to deal with stress, is to make sure to have a time and a space just for you. Find a comfy chair or a sunlit porch or a park where you can relax. Take the time to breathe and allow your body to relax. Many people practice meditation, listen to music that relaxes them, or practice deep breathing for 20 minutes at a time.

Once you begin taking some time for yourself every day, you will find a reduction in your stress levels almost immediately! If you begin these daily steps to deal with stress, you will find yourself on your way to a better, more relaxing daily life.

Deal with Stress with Mindfulness Meditation

September 12, 2009 by Donna Marie

Many of us lead such fast paced lives, and we are often under constant pressure and stress. There are many proven ways to deal with stress. I have found five steps that work extremely well to reduce suffering from excessive stress. One of the most important, tried and true techniques to reduce stress is the practice of mindfulness and visualization.

There is much scientific research that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that your physical health is greatly affected by your mental and emotional state. When one is out of balance, the others will follow.

Mindfulness meditation and visualization is a strategy to deal with stress that helps our body relax by centering ourselves, and giving each individual a sense of calm. People that practice this mindful meditation are able to leave the stress of the outside world, and focus just on the exact moment at hand.

Deal with Stress Today – A STRESS Tip You Can Use NOW!

August 6, 2009 by Donna Marie

Did you know that you can deal with stress right now with the simple act of breathing deeply. You can reduce the intensity of stress you are feeling by BREATHING deeply right NOW? Take a moment . . . and breathe deeply several times.

Try it Now – Here’s How!

DO IT THIS WAY: As you breathe in, breathe down very deeply as if you are by-passing your lungs and breathing into the pit of your abdomen. Think of this as breathing deep into your tail bone then breathe out slowly. This will help you to become aware to breathe deeper than usual.