Natural Ways to Relieve Stress

10 Simple Stress and Anxiety Relief Techniques

On September 1, 2010, in Meditation, breathing relaxation techniques, natural ways to relieve stress, treatments for anxiety, by Wil Dieck
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I don’t know about you but it seems as I grow older my life has grown busier. In the past I found that as my life got busier I began feeling overwhelmed by stress and its accompanying anxiety.

I’m sure that you understand that having anxiety and stress in your life is as normal as the sun rising in the morning, but when you don’t deal with it properly it can lead to severe physical complications and even mental disorders. Stress can come from your work or your personal life. When you’re stressed out for too long it can lead to nervousness, anxiety, irritability and even depression. These problems can lead to high blood pressure, digestive issues and lower immunity to disease. The long term affects of anxiety and stress also include insomnia.

Because stress is such a big issue in many people’s lives, especially now, I’d like to give you 10 quick anxiety and stress relief tips that I’ve found are excellent for dealing with stress . Hopefully you can use them to help lower the stress in your life too. (more…)

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Five Natural Anxiety and Stress Relief Techniques

On August 26, 2010, in chronic stress, natural ways to relieve stress, relieving stress, treatments for anxiety, by Wil Dieck
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Being stressed out has become part of our everyday language. Fifty years ago, had you told someone you were stressed out, they wouldn’t have known what you were talking about and might even have questioned your knowledge of grammar! But that’s all changed. Rare is the individual today who doesn’t get stressed out at least once a day. Chronic stress and anxiety can lead to severe health problems, particularly with the ‘type A’ personality. Besides, stress produces unpleasant feelings in the body, headaches, as well as causing you to snap at others without reason. While your doctor might prescribe a medication to calm you down, it’s always best to avoid prescription medicines if you can.

I’d like to offer you five natural anxiety and stress relief techniques that you can put to use today. They all work, so you can pick and choose as the mood strikes you. Of course, if you’re really stressed out, use all five!

1. Exercise! Physical exercise of any kind is one of the great treatments to relieve stress and anxiety. It doesn’t matter what the weather is either. If it’s raining, get out the vacuum and give that rug a good vacuuming. Go over and over that rug until its sparkling clean. It’s one of the great natural ways to relieve stress. Or if there’s a spot in the yard that needs to be weeded, go to it, weed it within an inch of it’s life. Other physical tasks, like cleaning out the hall closet, can prove sufficiently distracting so that you’ll be automatically diverted from whatever got you all stressed out. You also get a great deal of satisfaction from how clean it is. (more…)

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Relaxation training can take the stress away

On August 17, 2010, in Natural Cures, Reference, breathing relaxation techniques, natural ways to relieve stress, stress relief secrets, by Wil Dieck
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In the past, stressful situations would make my palms sweaty, my heart race, my neck tight and my stomach hurt. When I first started getting these symptoms I could make them go away, but after a while I found myself less able to handle the stress, getting more aggravated and unable to sleep. Soon after I couldn’t handle the stress at all and I found myself tired and exhausted, barely able to navigate through my life on a daily basis. I was on stress overload.

Maybe you’ve felt like I did, so you decide to go to your doctor. What happens? Your doctor tells you that you need to relax. Relax? You don’t have time to relax, but I bet you don’t have time for a heart attack either. So you’re probably asking “How can I learn to relax?” Try relaxation training.

Relaxation training is made up of techniques you can learn and practice on your own. Once you learn them you can practice them anywhere. Here are some things that can help you learn to relax and stay calm. (more…)

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Bedroom secrets to relieve your stress and anxiety

On August 11, 2010, in Natural Cures, Reference, relieving stress, stress relief secrets, by Wil Dieck
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For most people life can be irrational, unfair and fraught with unexpected pitfalls over which you have no control. As John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens as we are busy making plans.” I believe that’s a good philosophy, life will always add its two cents. The problem is that those cents keep mounting up, and when they do you can find yourself looking for just a tiny bit of relief, somewhere – anywhere. A place that where you feel safe from the storms of life. Everyone needs a little spot that qualifies as their castle, a place to retreat and regroup, a place to relieve their daily stress and anxiety.

Organizing your bedroom is a great method of dealing with stress and keeping you sane and happy. After all, you do spend a third of your life sleeping there. Additionally, if you’re like many people you may kick back for a half hour after you wake up with a cup of coffee and a magazine before facing the world. Also, in the evening, it’s an excellent place for a relaxing read and a cup of cocoa.

Your bedroom is an important ‘nesting’ spot. Think of it as a retreat space, ideally a clutter and stress free zone. When you think about it this way, organizing your bedroom becomes a priority and can provide you with an instant getaway, without ever leaving home. (more…)

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Cures for depression

On August 6, 2010, in Natural Cures, Reference, depression, by Wil Dieck
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According to the Centers for disease Control and Prevention in any 2-week period, 5.4% of Americans 12 years of age and older experienced some sort of depression. From major depression like being incapacitated, to symptoms like feeling a little blue, many people have been affected by this modern day malady.

Understand that not all kinds of depression are created equal. Some people have legitimately unbalanced hormones which can cause them to have major depression symptoms. Other people are in a rut or sorts, sad about the loss of a relationship, a death in the family or losing a job. Then there are also some teenagers, for whom the default setting is “depressed.”

The key here is to recognize that each of these states is different. While medication might be the best choice for some of the major depression symptoms, this is often not the case. That’s the importance of seeing a doctor or mental health professional if you are experiencing symptoms of depression. You need to know if you’re actually biologically depressed.

I recently read an article in the Bloomberg Times that said one in ten Americans are taking antidepressants. This is double the percentage of people taking them in 1996. During the same period the use of psychotherapy has declined because of insurance company restrictions on payments. So if you go to your doctor with symptoms, don’t look to them to supply you with any natural cures for depression. Since medication is more “cost effective”, and easier to get approved, it is typically used for people who are “clinically depressed”. The problem is that it often isn’t needed or even helpful. Does this help you understand why we need medical insurance reform? (more…)

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How Does Deep Breathing and Meditation Relieve Stress?

On August 2, 2010, in Meditation, Natural Cures, Reference, natural ways to relieve stress, stress relief secrets, by Wil Dieck
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We experience stress every day in our lives. It doesn’t matter if you are at work or at home, with so many tasks to do and so many people to take care of, it can be easy to forget to slow down and take care of yourself.

Deep breathing and meditation are extremely beneficial ways to relieve the stress you face on an on-going basis. They are used by millions of people around the world. These methods are also one of the easiest and most effective treatments for anxiety, they can lower your blood pressure, and can help to improve your immune system. Deep breathing and meditation have been used successfully help people stop smoking as well as get rid themselves of other bad habits.

I have used deep breathing and meditation as a quick way to relieve stress for many years. In fact, I found that it was when I didn’t meditate and exercise daily that I experienced the greatest amount of stress. (more…)

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6 Tips for anxiety and stress relief

On July 26, 2010, in Reference, breathing relaxation techniques, natural ways to relieve stress, reducing anxiety, treatments for anxiety, by Wil Dieck
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Does your life make you anxious? Do you find yourself constantly stressed? If you’re not careful, stress, anxiety and worry can take over your life. Like it or not, constant or chronic stress and worry can make you sick. The good news there are simple methods for anxiety and stress relief, that you can put to use right away.

The first step to relieve your stress and anxiety is figuring out exactly what’s stressing you. Once you’ve figured out what it is, ask yourself, “is this something I can change or is it something I have no control over?” By determining the root of your anxiety and stress, you are better prepared to put your anxiety and stress relief program into practice.

For example, if you’re feeling anxious and stressed about the prospect of losing your job, you can take control of this worry. Write down your options and begin to take action. Maybe you can decide to work harder to prove that you’re an indispensable part of the team or maybe you can start searching for a new job. The biggest thing is that you take action. Taking action is one of the surest ways to relieve your stress and anxiety.

When you take the time to examine the facts you’ll find that there are plenty of situations in your life that you can change with a little effort. By uncovering the root of your stress and anxiety you can develop a plan to turn them into something positive. Then when you put your plan into action you can make the changes you want.

Here are 6 stress and anxiety relief tips you can start using today. (more…)

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Use these stress relief tips to improve your communications

On July 19, 2010, in effects of stress, fight or flight response, relieving stress, stress response, by Wil Dieck
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When I’m stressed out I either shut down or overreact. If my daughter comes home late I may raise my voice or talk without even trying to listen. If someone I care about psychically injures me, I may avoid her or carefully word any interaction I have with her to steer clear of confronting the situation and working it out. I do both of these things because, at times, my reaction causes a definite and immediate stress response. This reaction has a definite impact on my communications.

Let me ask you, are you having problems with your relationships at home and at work? Do even the smallest annoyances cause you to respond with angry “knee jerk” reactions like yelling or swearing? The facts are that the stress caused by your response to these events can immobilize you emotionally. This stress response can wear down the communications in all of your relationships.

Chronic stress affects you both physically and emotionally. It also wears you down psychologically. Stress can cause your mind to race and your sleep to suffer. As it wears you down your nerves get set on edge. Things that you used to laugh about can infuriate you. You suddenly find yourself exploding at co-workers and loved ones and remaining angry long after the incident is over. This can lead to a vicious spiral of avoidance followed by louder and even more violent outbursts. Left unchecked, this type of chronic emotional stress can ruin you both personally and professionally. (more…)

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Use Mindfulness to relieve stress and anxiety

On July 17, 2010, in Meditation, natural ways to relieve stress, by Wil Dieck
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Have you ever found your mind wondering? You’re working on something one minute and then all of a sudden you are thinking about something all together different and don’t even know how you got to thinking about whatever it is? Sure it happens to us all, one moment we’re doing a great job of getting things done and the next moment we’re unfocused and unable to concentrate on even the simplest tasks.

If you let it, your mind will wonder where it wants and end up – who knows where. Now this is great if you don’t have anything to do, but if you’re like most of the people, being able to stay focused when you’re trying to get certain things done would help you do your work better and faster. Keeping this type of focus is known as mindful living.

If you are rushed and stressed out mindful living is an excellent way to relieve the stress and anxiety in your life. Learning how to stay focused and in the present could actually save you time and money and, in certain circumstances, such as when driving, mindful living could actually save your life! (more…)

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Relieve stress and anxiety today

On July 14, 2010, in chronic stress, natural ways to relieve stress, reducing anxiety, stress relief secrets, by Wil Dieck
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It seems like the whole world has been really stressful lately. Stressful news, stress events in the world, everything seems to moving faster and faster. Modern life is permeated with stress. Families are now typically spread out all over the country. Most require two incomes just to get by and day care for children has become the standard. Salaried people are working longer hours, bringing additional work home, hoping that they’re not next in line to be laid off. We rush here and there, trying to take care of household errands and maintenance. This is certainly a recipe for chronic stress, so it’s no wonder that most of us are in a constant state of being stressed out, drinking gallons of coffee or 3 or 4 energy drinks a day just to get everything we need to do done.

So let me ask, do you eat lots of sweets to feel better during the day or drink 3 or 4 glasses of wine to relax at night? Are you experiencing tension headaches or pains in the neck, back face or stomach? Do you wake up tired and become exhausted during the day? Does it feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you on edge? Do you regularly worry about the past or the future? If you are suffering some or all of these symptoms then you are experiencing anxiety and may be even suffering from chronic stress.

The problem with chronic stress is that it opens you up to developing a wide variety of severe health conditions. It’s an established medical fact that constantly being under chronic stress compromises your immune system and leads to heart and circulatory conditions. Psychologically it can lead to anxiety and depression. So to get your life in balance a good strategy would be to analyze the sources of your stress and learn how to deal with them. While all stressful situations cannot be eliminated, you can take steps to reduce or relieve your stress and anxiety. (more…)

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