Dealing with Stress

And then there was STRESS; have you ever heard someone say that they “thrive under pressure?” Maybe this statement even hits home in your court and possibly it could be true. Many people work well under the gun and some may even produce fabulous results. However, do you know that nervous tension can create weight gain in the meantime? It’s true! While stress is a fact of life for most of us, there are ways to tackle this dirty little word that produce big results.

Let’s look at some of the ways that stress attacks your aspirations. Let’s delve into some of the events that take place in your life that could be addressed in a different manner as to behoove your goals; because at the end your day you are trying to make a difference in your life and paying attention to small details can add up to huge payoffs while living a more relaxed lifestyle.

Unfortunately, many of us have created the habit of reaching for food as a comfort tool when strains find their way into our lives. When we feel hassled many of us deal with our worrisome feelings by opening the pantry door, pulling out our comfort food and wolfing it down to make us feel better and alleviate our conce
s. Does it work? Nope! Does it add calories to your day? Yep! Is it sabotaging your goals? Absolutely! Let’s see what action we can take to deal with stress on a daily basis.

Workout~plain and simple, it’s the healthiest way to deal with the darn stuff.
Eat clean~eating well equates to living well and feeling good; all of which decrease stress.
Take action~taking 100% responsibility for you allows you to create the life you love.
Alone time~making time each day just for you is essential to be able to function calmly.
Breathe~take nice deep breathes to quiet down your inner pace.
journal~the power of the pen is invaluable in its ability to create tranquility.
Siesta~a twenty minute doze can do wonders for the composed way in which you rise.

Be aware that very often stress can be self-induced, so be sure to delve into your own decision making and question whether your actions or non-actions could be adjusted to seek a harmonious life.