Everyday stress can take its toll. It can become chronic, And it’s important to deal with it in a healthy way. Below are some tips for relieving everyday stress:
Prayer, guided meditation, and imagery –
Experts say that 10 to 20 minutes of prayer or meditation each day can help reduce stress. Guided imagery also may be helpful, and can be included with prayer or meditation.
You can find websites with stress-relieving images. And there are other sources for guided imagery online and at your library.
Or you could see a professional who can guide you through the imagery or meditation.
Take an art class –
Art therapy has been shown to help with stress relief. Being able to channel the internal emotions into an art medium can be very therapeutic.
Go easy on yourself –
Don’t engage in self-criticism. Repeat your mantra; say your prayers, meditate. or whatever you need to do to silence the “you’re not good enough” voice.
Learn to take a timeout –
When you’re stressed, you may be more prone to angry outbursts. Learn to take a moment for a timeout before responding to something that angered you.
Be unavailable –
Sometimes it can be very stressful to feel like you always have to be there for others. At some point, it’s important to turn off your telephone(s) and close your email.
Just be there for yourself. You can even choose a regular time to do this.
Tell your friends and family in advance. This way they’ll understand why you’re not answering your phone or email.
Breathe deeply –
By themselves, meditation and slow, deep breathing may help to relieve stress. Deep breathing also may help remove toxins and relax muscles.
It’s also said to calm the mind.
Don’t set the stage –
Without meaning to, you might be setting the stage for everyday stresses. For example, if you don’t maintain your car, it may break down at the worst time.
Not taking care of your nutritional needs or your health can make trouble, too. Getting sick can really add to stress, especially trying to make up for the time lost after you get better.
Keep a healthy perspective –
Sometimes everything seems important and must be done right now. This is a recipe for overwhelm.
Try to keep a healthy perspective on things.
Remind yourself that a situation, decision, or “moment” may not really matter ten years from now.
JohnK 8-30-2018
Overheard: “Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.” ~Hans Selye
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