Manage Stress Better…

Identifying unrelieved stress and being aware of its effect on our lives is not sufficient for reducing its harmful effects. Just as there are many sources of stress, there are many possibilities for its management. However, all require work toward change: changing the source of stress and/or changing your reaction to it.

• Become aware of your stressors and your emotional and physical reactions. Notice your distress. Don't ignore it. Don't gloss over your problems.

• Recognize what you can change. Can you change your stressors by avoiding or eliminating them completely?

• Reduce the intensity of your emotional reactions to stress. The stress reaction is triggered by your perception of danger...physical danger and/or emotional danger. Are you viewing your stressors in exaggerated terms and/or taking a difficult situation and making it a disaster?

• Learn to moderate your physical reactions to stress. Slow, deep breathing will bring your heart rate and respiration back to normal. Relaxation techniques can reduce muscle tension.

• Build your physical reserves. Exercise for cardiovascular fitness three to four times a week (moderate, prolonged rhythmic exercise is best, such as walking, swimming, cycling, or jogging). Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals.

• Maintain your emotional reserves. Develop some mutually supportive friendships/relationships. Always be kind and gentle with yourself -- be a friend to yourself.

• Meditation, Learn to meditate, Practice Breathing techniques, Pranayam

• Practice “Flip Switching” (if you have attended our workshops!)

Life won't change but your attitude will! When your attitude change Your life will change!