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STRESS, STRESS AND MORE STRESS!
Stress--What is it? Is it good, bad or indifferent? How do
we respond as individuals? How do our bodies react?
What emotional and spiritual impact does stress have on
us? Stress has become a "buzz word" in our society.
How often do we complain that we can't relax,have no
time, cannot deal with families or relationships.Yet, we
take on more and more responsibilities and chores.
we respond as individuals? How do our bodies react?
What emotional and spiritual impact does stress have on
us? Stress has become a "buzz word" in our society.
How often do we complain that we can't relax,have no
time, cannot deal with families or relationships.Yet, we
take on more and more responsibilities and chores.
We join another committee, agree to chauffer the kids to another activity, volunteer for an extra project
at work, and on and on it goes. "I do my best work under pressure" is often the rationale we give
ourselves. There is a fine line where the positive helpful stress, allowing us to reach an optimum
performance level, becomes the dip into the negative which impairs judgment, energy and ability to
concentrate. Recent studies have also found that stress is a contributing factor to several medical issues
such as headaches, TMJ, IBS, heart disease, and many others. Learning to recognize the stress triggers
in you life, identifying and implementing what is needed to relieve the stress and undo the chaos will
allow you to achieve the balance that is needed for mental health and physical well being.
A common reaction to the frustrations that we experience through all of the irritants and stressors in our
life is anger. What makes me angry? Do I allow myself to feel anger? What do I do with my anger?
How often do I experience anger? Actually, most of us do experience anger several times a day.
Research indicates that the average person, in our society, experiences anger approximately 15 times per
day. The problem is not that these everyday triggers happen, the problem is what do we do with them.
The key is to identify triggers, recognize response and explore coping techniques that will promote,
rather than disrupt, the balance and harmony that we all need for wellness. Gaining insights about
yourself and how to accept and positively cope with your frustrations and anger should be a vital part of
any stress management program.
There are many activities that can help balance your life. We all know that nutrition and exercise are
major factors in maintaining a healthy body. The importance of integrating and combining techniques for
mind, body and spirit has become recognized. Meditation is the quintessential respite to calm the mind
from sensory overload. It is like an eraser that cleans the mind's blackboard through the solitary practice
of reflection on internal rather than external stimuli. When the mind is clear of thought, it is more
receptive to new information, new perspectives, and new ways of dealing with unresolved problems.
Through meditation you will gain the skill of focus and reflection and the ability to apply it in the best
way possible for your individual lifestyle. It can be done standing, sitting, lying down. It can be done in
five minutes or you can devote an hour to yourself. It can happen in the living room, bedroom, a park,
or an office space. Whatever suits your lifestyle. You will always benefit and you will find that the more
you meditate, the easier it becomes to fit it into your lifestyle..
Another way to take charge of your life is to discover yourself through Creative Visualization. Albert
Einstein recognized that "Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." Yet imagination, the start
of all creativity, is often the least utilized of all of our gifts. Guided Imagery is a tool that allows us to
see and imagine the best that we are. Most people need to have a guide when first allowing themselves
to use this tool. The goal is to guide you on a positive journey within, where you can release stress,
eliminate self-doubt, and experience yourself as the person you know yourself to be. Remember the
child who allowed him/her self to day dream and imagine all of the wonderful things he/she could and
would do? When was the last time you used your imagination in this way? Through creative
visualization, you will gain empowerment, peace and integration of body, mind, spirit and emotion.
Making the decision to look at your life, your stress, your emotions and what you want and need to
create balance and harmony in your life is the first step to mental health and physical wellbeing. A
wonderful combination!!
Author Carol Ann Hepburn RN, CHT RMT, HSMI Co-owner of Focus For Wellness
For additional information Contact Focus For Wellness or E-mail focusforwellness@aol.com
at work, and on and on it goes. "I do my best work under pressure" is often the rationale we give
ourselves. There is a fine line where the positive helpful stress, allowing us to reach an optimum
performance level, becomes the dip into the negative which impairs judgment, energy and ability to
concentrate. Recent studies have also found that stress is a contributing factor to several medical issues
such as headaches, TMJ, IBS, heart disease, and many others. Learning to recognize the stress triggers
in you life, identifying and implementing what is needed to relieve the stress and undo the chaos will
allow you to achieve the balance that is needed for mental health and physical well being.
A common reaction to the frustrations that we experience through all of the irritants and stressors in our
life is anger. What makes me angry? Do I allow myself to feel anger? What do I do with my anger?
How often do I experience anger? Actually, most of us do experience anger several times a day.
Research indicates that the average person, in our society, experiences anger approximately 15 times per
day. The problem is not that these everyday triggers happen, the problem is what do we do with them.
The key is to identify triggers, recognize response and explore coping techniques that will promote,
rather than disrupt, the balance and harmony that we all need for wellness. Gaining insights about
yourself and how to accept and positively cope with your frustrations and anger should be a vital part of
any stress management program.
There are many activities that can help balance your life. We all know that nutrition and exercise are
major factors in maintaining a healthy body. The importance of integrating and combining techniques for
mind, body and spirit has become recognized. Meditation is the quintessential respite to calm the mind
from sensory overload. It is like an eraser that cleans the mind's blackboard through the solitary practice
of reflection on internal rather than external stimuli. When the mind is clear of thought, it is more
receptive to new information, new perspectives, and new ways of dealing with unresolved problems.
Through meditation you will gain the skill of focus and reflection and the ability to apply it in the best
way possible for your individual lifestyle. It can be done standing, sitting, lying down. It can be done in
five minutes or you can devote an hour to yourself. It can happen in the living room, bedroom, a park,
or an office space. Whatever suits your lifestyle. You will always benefit and you will find that the more
you meditate, the easier it becomes to fit it into your lifestyle..
Another way to take charge of your life is to discover yourself through Creative Visualization. Albert
Einstein recognized that "Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." Yet imagination, the start
of all creativity, is often the least utilized of all of our gifts. Guided Imagery is a tool that allows us to
see and imagine the best that we are. Most people need to have a guide when first allowing themselves
to use this tool. The goal is to guide you on a positive journey within, where you can release stress,
eliminate self-doubt, and experience yourself as the person you know yourself to be. Remember the
child who allowed him/her self to day dream and imagine all of the wonderful things he/she could and
would do? When was the last time you used your imagination in this way? Through creative
visualization, you will gain empowerment, peace and integration of body, mind, spirit and emotion.
Making the decision to look at your life, your stress, your emotions and what you want and need to
create balance and harmony in your life is the first step to mental health and physical wellbeing. A
wonderful combination!!
Author Carol Ann Hepburn RN, CHT RMT, HSMI Co-owner of Focus For Wellness
For additional information Contact Focus For Wellness or E-mail focusforwellness@aol.com
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