I don’t care what news channel you turn to it seems that they are all telling us how awful the economy is. Now the media is telling us we might have a “double dip” recession. It you listened to the people in the media you would think that the whole world is “going to hell [...]
I don’t care what news channel you turn to it seems that they are all telling us how awful the economy is. Now the media is telling us we might have a “double dip” recession. It you listened to the people in the media you would think that the whole world is “going to hell in a hand basket” as my mother used to say, but even though times are tough, they aren’t as bad as the media is telling us it is.
Before I go on I first want to say that I know that there are more people out of work than in the past, and for those of you that are out of work and have been out of work for a while my thoughts and prayers are with you. But for most people, except for a decrease in our retirement funds and the value of our homes, there hasn’t been any immediate affects in income or buying power. It just seems like more people are hording the money they have, the same way big companies are doing right now. In fact, according a September 2, 2010 article in USA Today, “American businesses are sitting on top of a record $2 trillion in cash — money that could be spent hiring more workers, funding new projects or paying out dividends to investors.” It seems that big companies are spending their time listening to the news media also, instead of developing more business. The reason I’m pointing this out is so you can understand what all this news is doing to our national psyche. But you don’t have to let all the talk of our country’s financial meltdown get you down. You can keep the anxiety and stress of these financial times under control and stay cool.
First and foremost don’t let the fear of the future take over the control of your mind and emotions. Fear will put you in a reactive mode, and cause your minds to freeze, think irrationally and, as a result you’ll make bad decisions. Living in fear causes anxiety and stresses your mind and body. Thinking like this actually makes your situation worse.
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Most people don’t like to move. In fact, if you’re like most people you probably think that moving and stress go hand in hand. Moving can be a big ordeal, but you can take steps to relieve your moving stress and anxiety and ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. With some good planning [...]
Most people don’t like to move. In fact, if you’re like most people you probably think that moving and stress go hand in hand. Moving can be a big ordeal, but you can take steps to relieve your moving stress and anxiety and ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. With some good planning and backup solutions, you can ease your way into your move.
Even if you’re planning a big move with a large family, you can make it work just as long as you focus on the positive and refuse to dwell on the setbacks along the way. Try these strategies to relieve your moving stress and anxiety:
1. Start your move early and give yourself enough planning time. Sit down and plan out your move well in advance. A gradual change is better than waiting until the last minute. This eases the pressure of having a time crunch and provides you with a buffer in case things don’t go according to plan. Instead of stressing out, you can use the extra time to come up with a Plan B.
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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 [...]
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.
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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 [...]
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.
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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 [...]
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.
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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 [...]
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…)
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 [...]
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.
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