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Stress And Personal Mastery

April 3, 2023 John Uncategorized No comments

Along with all the stress you face in today’s world you’re hearing about lots of ways you can deal with it. But have you ever thought of looking toward personal mastery for relief? 

Come along with us for today’s GenuLines look at personal mastery.

Stress And Personal Mastery

Stress is an emotional and physical response that we show towards different pressures. These can be from the workplace, school or other institutions.
 
The reactions would include inability to focus and concentrate, headache and fast heartbeat. Almost everybody develops stress, but how we deal with it is important.
 
Personal mastery is something that you can put to work to help you to deal with stress.
 
Your work environment can be a major stressor, but this is something you may not be able to control. Instead of trying to control the work environment, you can try to work around it.
 
hand dealing with stress
 

A Little At A Time

You can take one step at a time towards your goals. The question is, how do you work in the midst of stress?
 
You can reduce the risks by seeing things in a new perspective. An example would be learning to let go of situations you don’t control.
 
You can push back against stress by turning it into positive energy. This way you’ll focus your energy on things you can control.

Emotions

Personal mastery also helps you to be familiar with your emotions and learn how to control them. This attitude could be a great help in overcoming and managing stress.
 
There are things you can change, while there are things that are beyond your control.
 
Failing to deal with the problem during its early stages can lead to chronic stress. This can bring on headaches, ulcers, indigestion, high blood pressure and heart issues.

Deal With It

Actually there are simple steps and tips that you can do.
 
*Saying no to commitments that would require time and energy.
*Regular exercise, especially stretching and breathing exercises.
*Meditation
*Eating healthy food
*Asking for help from other people to lessen the burden.
 
To deal with stress, you can reduce the stressors in your life to avoid feeling its effects.

Prevention

Stress prevention removes the possibility of stress to occur.
 
You have to know and understand your limits. Next you’ll have to learn how to say no.
 
It’s important that you know your limitations, but still accept what other people say to you.

At Work and Then Some

Personal mastery can help you focus on your work among other things. It mitigates effects and encourages peace, tranquility and spirituality.
 
You can incorporate stress reduction and prevention in daily life.
 
Some people turn to medication to deal with the symptoms. This could be disabling, and it usually fails to address the real issue.
 
Yes medication could lessen the effects, but it’s more likely they’ll come back. With personal mastery, you change your entire outlook and perspective in life.
 
This guides you to avoid anything that could stress you and wear you out.
 
JohnK 4-3=2023
 
stick man hears about stressOverheard: “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another”
                             ~William James
 
 
Article image by nikko macaspac on Unsplash
 
 
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Anger Management 101

September 13, 2021 John Uncategorized No comments

Your anger can be a terrible master. It will create a lot of problems in your life if not reigned in. 

So with that in mind, GenuLines looks at ways to keep the angry tendencies at bay.

Anger Management 101

Anger is a powerful emotion. Learning how to manage it can be difficult.
 
Yet, not impossible.
 
The problem isn’t that you get angry; the problem is in the way you express your anger. While anger is a normal and natural emotion, it can be overwhelming if not dealt with in the right way.
 
fist of anger
 
When you allow your anger to take over, it has a negative effect on your life. This is a sign that it’s time to make important changes to how you handle your emotions.
 
Allowing anger to take over can be very unhealthy. You can hurt yourself or someone you care about.
 
There are certain steps you have to go through to be able to cope with your anger in a healthy and productive way. We rounded up some of these tried-and-true techniques to help you cope with your anger.
 
You may have heard of some of them, but don’t knock any of them until you’ve tried each one several times.
 
Remember, the more you practice, the better you’ll get at controlling your anger. So, the next time you’re in a situation that gets your blood boiling, try these tips.
 

Deep Breathing

This helps you take the time to think about the situation. It gives you time to calm down rather than immediately lashing out.
 
Taking a few deep breaths also boosts blood flow to your brain. The more oxygen going to your brain, the more rational your thoughts and behavior will be.
 
Want to take it a step further? Do a slow count.
 
You can count up to 10 as you breathe in and out. Or you can count backward from 100.
 
Take the time to think about what number comes next. This effort will shift your focus and distract you from what’s making you angry.
 
When you disconnect yourself from the event that’s making you flustered, you’re less likely to act out. Taking some time to moderate your anger is a healthy and smart way to manage your anger.

Acknowledge Your Emotions

Start by accepting your anger. Tell yourself that it’s okay to be angry, but it’s not okay to let it out on others in a destructive way.
 
Be true to yourself. If you feel there are any negative issues from your past holding you back, find a way to deal with them.
 
There are several things you can do to move past painful memories, like
 
 
 
  • Write your thoughts and feelings in a journal
 
  • Find local support groups
 
  • Counseling or therapy
 
  • Practice yoga and meditation

Look Inward

Reflecting inward can help you see things from a different vantage point. Seeing things from a different viewpoint gives you clarity.
 
As a result, you can deal with the situation in a calm, relaxed manner.
 
Also, take a moment to ask yourself if the person who angered you actually meant to harm you. Or was it unintentional?
 
Looking at the situation from a 3rd person viewpoint is a terrific coping mechanism. You’ll be able to reach an amicable understanding and be respectful of yourself and others.
 

Learn Your Flashpoints

We all have certain people or places that make us angry. Thinking about them makes your temper soar.
 
To avoid seething with anger over someone or something learn your flashpoints. Start by figuring out what makes you angry.
 
Once you’ve identified your triggers, you’ll be better equipped at handling them. For example, let’s say you always take a certain route to work, but it’s always congested and that makes you angry.
 
Why not look for a different route and spare yourself the aggravation of wasting time in traffic?

Do Something You Love

Anger is a very intense emotion. To balance it out, you need to take up a hobby or activity you enjoy.
 
Creative activities like drawing, painting, or playing a musical instrument. These can benefit your mental health.
 
In fact, the more time you spend on creative pastimes, the less angry and stressed you’ll feel.
 
Other hobbies include physical activities like hiking, kickboxing, and cycling. Even taking a 10-minute stroll in the park can uplift your mental wellbeing.
 
These activities can help release pent-up negative energy in a healthy and safe way. Not only that, but exercise also stimulates your brain to release more feel-good hormones.
 
So, you don’t only get better at controlling your anger, you also feel happier and more resilient.
 
JohnK 9-13-2021
 
stick figure hears about angerOverheard: “Anger makes us feel so isolated”
                         ~Fred Rogers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5 Steps To Be More Honest With Yourself

September 6, 2021 John Uncategorized No comments

Are you honest about the good and bad parts of yourself? You might need some help with the not so good stuff. 

This is where GenuLines steps in to help put the truth on your side. 

5 Steps To Be More Honest With Yourself

You’re serious about improving yourself as a person. And honesty is an important part of the process.
 
Honesty is a key aspect of developing because if you aren’t being honest with yourself, how on earth do you plan to grow?
 
When we choose dishonesty and delusion we’re choosing to see only what we want to see. That might not sound so bad, but it means that you are ignoring a whole lot that you would prefer to avoid.
 
It’s those things that matter the most. You’re securing short-term joy in exchange for long-term happiness.
 
picture of honest
 
Being more honest with yourself might be painful. But it’s a necessary part of furthering yourself.
 
How can you be more honest with yourself?
 
 
 
 
1. Acknowledge The Bad & The Good
We have a way of embracing all the good things in life, while completely ignoring the bad. It’s a bit like social media.
 
We watch only these timelines of pure joy and bliss. And it’s not realistic.
 
People share the best of their lives. It’s a slideshow of their lives and doesn’t paint a true picture of the hardships they might face.
 
We do this, too, whether it’s on social media or in our own heads. It’s just easier to ignore the bad things rather than deal with them head-on.
 
Ignoring problems won’t solve anything, if anything, it will make things worse for you in the long-run. Be honest with yourself about everything good and bad in your life.
 
That balanced view can keep you sane.
 
2. Take Time For Self-Reflection
At the end of each day, take a few minutes to think about how it went. Ask yourself how you did, if there’s anything you did well or could have done better.
 
You can be honest without being too critical or too judgmental. This exercise isn’t about damaging your self-esteem.
 
Rather, it’s about reflecting on the day so that make tomorrow will be better.
 
Reflection helps you learn about yourself. And it can improve your ability to solve problems, too.
 
Allow yourself the opportunity to analyze the day and you get a better picture of what it takes to improve.

3. We All Make Mistakes – Admit It

This is one of the most difficult aspects of being honest with yourself. It’s easy to slip into ego protection mode and fine an excuse or someone else to blame for a mistake.
 
But it won’t help you build a real sense of self-esteem.
 
True self-esteem and confidence lie in being courageous enough to own up to mistakes. When you can stand up and own shortcomings you can learn and grow.

4. Get Into Your Emotions

When people say they’re caught up in their emotions it usually has a negative connotation. Yet, your emotions have an important role to play in how you understand and interact with the world.
 
Emotions aren’t the reality, but they are revealing. It’s revealing when you dig deep to figure out why you feel a certain way.
 
You learn about the things that tend to make you feel that way. What’s more, you’re learning appropriate responses.
 
This is a level of honesty that your stress levels (and social circle) will appreciate.

5. Don’t Get Caught In Analysis Paralysis

As noted above, it’s important to take time for reflection and analyze the day. But it’s also important that you don’t over-analyze.
 
It’s easy to get carried away. You don’t need to rationalize everything or intellectualize about it.
 
There’s no need to create an elaborate story about why bad things happen to you. You need only to note how it is right now and move forward.
 
You don’t need to understand everything that’s going on in the world. Instead be realistic, be practical and be sensible.
 
JohnK 9-6-2921
 
stick man hears about being honestOverheard: “Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.”
                              ~Sigmund Freud
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A Life Transformed by Death: Luis Angel Diaz on Chi For Yourself

June 7, 2013 John Uncategorized No comments

Well, another BlogTalkRadio snafu!! No reason you should be denied, though. I’m making the show available in this space. Click on the player at the bottom of this post to listen!

(Originally aired in October, 2010)

Picture of Luis Angel DiazOur Chi For Yourself guest Luis Angel Diaz endured a major shift in his practice and approach after the unexpected death of his 38 year old wife, with whom he was raising their 3 children. The shock and pain he experienced became a catalyst for a profound inner process in human discovery. He discovered that layers of negative emotional charge accumulate and are stored inside our bodies, causing many body-mind chemical imbalances and health/life challenges, and preventing us from experiencing peace and well-being. After several months of personal discovery, Luis began to apply this new approach with his clients. He observed his clients experience healing in a permanent way when they were able to transform these layers of emotional charge found in what he began to call “the cellular memory”. Luis named this new set of techniques “Cellular Memory Release” (CMR) and formulated it into a simple, easy to learn synthesis for training others. Operating from his Body-Mind Center in Nevada City, California, Luis has trained and educated hundreds of people in CMR since 1997. Luis Angel Diaz is the author of Memory in the Cells.

 

 

 

JohnK 6/7/2013

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