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A to Z of Stress Management
Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day Be aware of your own stress meter: know when to step back and cool down Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals Eat lots of fresh fruit, vegies, bread and water, give your body the best to perform at its best Forgive others, don’t hold grudges and be tolerant – not everyone is as capable as you Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue? Hugs and kisses and laughter, have fun and don’t be afraid to share your feelings with others Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time Judge your won performance realistically, don’t set goals out of your own reach Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behaviour Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10% of what you earn No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family can be a great way to relax Play your favourite music rather than watching TV Quit smoking, it is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too Relationships, nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less Sleep well, with a firm mattress and supportive pillow, don’t overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies, moderation is the key Understand things from the other person’s point of view Verify information from the source before exploding Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker Xanadu, regularly retreat to your favourite space regularly, make holidays are part of your yearly plan and budget Yearly goal setting, plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships etc Zest for life, each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part if the bigger picture
Listening to music does wonder to alleviate stress.
Everyone has different tastes in music. We should listen to the music that makes us feel comfortable. Sitting down and forcing yourself to listen to relaxation music that you don't like may create stress, not alleviate it. Music is a significant mood-changer and reliever of stress, working on many levels at once. The entire human energetic system is extremely influenced by sounds, the physical body and chakra centers respond specifically to certain tones and frequencies. Special consideration should be given to the positive effects of one actually playing or creating music themselves. Among the first stress-fighting changes that take place when we hear a tune is an increase in deep breathing. The body's production of serotonin also accelerates. Playing music in the background while we are working, seemingly unaware of the music itself, has been found to reduce the stress of the workplace. That’s why so many retail places play music while you shop – to take your mind off the high prices! Music was found to reduce heart rates and to promote higher body temperature - an indication of the onset of relaxation. Combining music with relaxation therapy was more effective than doing relaxation therapy alone. Many experts suggest that it is the rhythm of the music or the beat that has the calming effect on us although we may not be very conscious about it. They point out that when we were a baby in our mother's womb, we probably were influenced by the heart beat of our mother. We respond to the soothing music at later stages in life, perhaps associating it with the safe, relaxing, protective environment provided by our mother. Music can be one of the most soothing or nerve wracking experiences available. Choosing what will work for any individual is difficult, most will choose something they 'like' instead of what might be beneficial.
Even when we try to eat well, we're disadvantaged. The nutritional content of most food has been compromised over the years, not only by deficient soils and modern production, transportation, storage and processing methods, but also by the enormous amounts of chemical and artificial substances added to promote growth, storage life, taste and appearance. It's for this reason that more and more medical authorities are advocating the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. However, finding them in the right combination can be both confusing and costly. The nutrition products I am going to recommend you make use of knowledge gained from the botanical world's 6,000 year history. They incorporated health building nutritional herbs with the best modern technology to help our bodies cleanse and detoxify so that the cells - the tiniest living units - can be as fully nourished as possible. This allows the cells to grow, repair and to perform their functions with the best possible efficiency so that we feel and look better and are more able to prevent and fight disease. Once the body begins to clear itself of toxins it can more efficiently absorb nutrition.
Further reading through our articles on health issues will give you a body of information that will help you decide what options you have to deal with the underlying causes of your problem through giving your body the nutrition products that will assist you body to heal from the inside out. You can visit our health food products page here: Herbalife Health Nutrition Supplements and learn more about our core nutrition program, the Cellular Nutrition Advanced Program and also check out these targeted products, Florafiber to replace your healthy flora and Aloe Vera Juice to help cleanse your system. We wish you well in your search for solutions to this problem and your movement towards better health in all areas. What is stress and how can Hypnotherapy help to reduce and manage it?
Experiencing Work Stress? Five Tension Tamers Because work is a paid endeavor, and the time allotted for it is regular and measured, a lot of people say the routine is what bothers them – in addition to the gnarly boss, the file pile-ups, and the gossip-mongering co-workers.
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