Do you find yourself getting stressed easily?
If you’re constantly feeling frazzled it’s only a matter of time before it begins to take its toll on your health.
This is why stress is something you need to keep in check.
Today’s challenge is to deal with your stress levels
Here’s 3 effective methods to deal with your stress today:
#1 Count to 10
When you find yourself getting wound up, stop what you’re doing, and count to 10. This will allow you time to gather your thoughts, take a few deep breaths; then you can carry on in a better frame of mind.
Reacting negatively to situations will only make you feel worse in the end.
#2 Write about it
If you tend to worry continually, restrict yourself to half an hour each day. This should be the only time you allow yourself to think about the things that are worrying you.
During this time write down whatever concerns you have, and evaluate them – are they justified, can you see a solution, what would help you to stop worrying so much?
If you find yourself worrying during the rest of the day say to yourself, “I’ll think about that later.”
#3 Do something you enjoy
Make time for yourself to relax and unwind every day – even if it’s just for 10 minutes. Perhaps you could listen to your favourite music, take a relaxing bath, or read a book.
Think of it as recharging your batteries for the day ahead.
Check out this post on how to deal with stress.
How will you banish stress from your daily life?
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One night I was stressed and up until late (or early… depending on which day you go by). I finally fell asleep and woke feeling drowsy. I debated if I should go to my yoga class or utilize the time to catch up on sleep.
I forced myself to yoga and was really surprised! Not only did I feel less stress that day, but I also felt relaxed and ready for bed that night! Exercise and doing something physical always helps!
I enjoy your blog :).
@nathanmcgee
too much stress is a ‘killer’ but we all need a bit of stress to keep the whole world for us turning over. Stress of course, can get out of hand….but stress that is managed is a little like negativity which can give us options for achievement/success and so on.
Stress is individual as well….what you might deem ‘stress’ I may see it as only another ‘opportunity’ and so on.
Between 1990-2004 my health was in a very sorrry, sorry state and I spend as much time as possible being stress-free i.e. there was enough stress with coping with my health without adding other stressors….so anything that was looking like it might create extra stress was smartly dealt with.
Since 2004 health issues have better managed due to a huge change in the diagnosis….I still try to deal with stress in a pronto way :-)
my best stress-killer is exercise. A nice run, bike, or swim usually does the trick for me. Clears my mind and I just feel much better.
Hi Nathan,
What a great testament to how beneficial exercise is. I’m glad you enjoy the blog!! :-)
Hi Cathy,
Inspirational thoughts! It’s very true that stress is an individual thing, and great that you’ve been able to deal with it so effectively!
Hey Blake,
I totally agree – I find stress is busted with exercise, even a short walk can be enough to clear my mind.
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