Transform Stress, Struggle & Overwhelm

Transform Stress, Struggle & Overwhelm

Are you ready to move past stress, struggle and overwhelm into JOY, vitality and freedom? Did you realize stress is still the number one reason people visit a doctor’s office? As if the regular stresses of too much to do, in too little time (and too little sleep), aren’t enough, now we have conditions like techno-stress. You guessed it – techno-stress comes from all the technological multi-tasking activities and pressures resulting from email, Iphones, pda’s, and cell phones. Here’s a take charge suggestion: only answer emails two to three times a day at regularly scheduled times.

The opposite of stress, struggle and overwhelm is balance and it’s a daily practice. Stress wires us up, but exhausts us at the same time. To keep going we often go for a quick trip to Starbucks, or stop and get an energy drink at the market. Ah…a little sugar and caffeine – now we’re ready to keep going for a couple hours. Then, boom, we crash, because the sugar has worn off and our blood sugar gets low.

Next time you need an energy boost, try some protein. I like to keep hard boiled eggs on hand or a handful of almonds. These are great to eat around 3:00 to 4:00 pm when your serotonin levels (and energy) naturally dip. You won’t get the high from the caffeine, but your energy will be more sustained and no crash.

Here’s a quick stress busting practice: First, notice how stressed you’re feeling on a scale of 1-10 (10 high) Write it down. Now, take a breath, right now, in this way. Empty all the air from your lungs and gently contract your abdomen. Now breathe in through your nose and allow the air to fill your lungs and belly. Hold for a moment and then exhale out your mouth again, gently contracting your abdominal muscles. Did you do it? Great. If not, please do and follow with five more breaths. Now, re-asses your stress level on that scale of 1-10. Did your score lower? If not, please go back and gift yourself with five more breaths.
Practicing daily self-care reduces stress and struggle, helps us feel in charge and thereby increases JOY and vitality.

Lynn Telford-Sahl, M.A. Psychology with Holistic Specialization
Your Health, Wealth & Happiness Coach
http://takelovingcharge.com

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