Stress Less

Stress Less!
By: Aurelia Williams

STRESS. “Yes, the S word’. Stress is the ‘wear and tear’ our bodies experience as we adjust to our constantly changing environment. Stress has both physical and emotional effects on us and can it can create positive or negative feelings.

As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action; it can result in a new consciousness and an exciting new perspective. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings of distrust, rejection, and depression, which in turn can lead to health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, insomnia, ulcers and other health problems. As you can see, as we adjust to different situations, stress can either help or hinder us depending on how we react to it.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you that you shouldn’t let things concern you but what I do what to say is that you can slowly begin to reduce the stress in your life.

As women, we wear many hats and as moms, our hat racks are overflowing. Be sure to recognize stressful situations and take a notice of how you deal with them both mentally and physically.

You remember that saying? If mama’ ain’t happy, nobody is happy? Well, I tend to agree with it so I am very conscience of the stressful situations that I am confronted with and I am sure to time off when I can to replenish my mind, body, and spirit.

Sit back, relax, and see if you can apply some or all of the action steps below into your life and begin on the road to less stress.

Write it down. Write down goals, errands, chores, due dates etc and instead of creating just a “To Do” list, keep a “Have Done” list too. Move things from your To Do list to the Have Done list after having completed them. At the end of the day, review how productive you were.

Express yourself. Unloading your worries and concerns is a terrific way to clear your mind and reduce stress. It’s very important not to keep everything inside so try finding a friend or a professional whom you can talk to. You can also write your feelings down in a journal. Moving things out of your head and onto paper can help you release a lot of the inner turmoil you may feeling.

Don’t avoid. If there’s something in your life that’s causing you to worry; seek out things that will help you feel in control. For instance, if you’re suffering from financial problems, try read some books on gaining control of your financial life or seek the help of a financial planner.

Drink some orange juice – Scientists have discovered that vitamin C can reduce the production of stress hormones. Try Eating an orange drinking some juice, taking a Vitamin C supplement. Here are a few foods that are rich in vitamin C: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, grapefruit and cantaloupe.

Exercise. Studies have shown that taking a brief 10 minute walk during intense times will increase the amount of oxygen to your brain, allowing you to think more clearly and ultimately helping you to make better decisions.

Give yourself a license to be imperfect. No one is perfect. Give yourself a break. Try to reach a healthy balance between what really needs to be done now and what can wait. Also give yourself permission to ask others for help when you need it.

Adjustments. Let’s face it — there comes a time when we have to make adjustments. Try to identify your stressors and adjust yourself so that you react differently to them.

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Aurelia Williams, certified Personal Life Coach and owner of Real Life Coaching, invites you to take advantage of a free consultation today.

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Natural stress relief

Natural Stress Relief Remedies

Most of us spend our lives running to and fro, having meetings, meeting deadlines, and doing tons of stuff that leaves us stressed and frazzled at the end of the day.  Stress can be horrible for our health; it keeps us from sleeping, zaps our energy, makes us look and feel older, and can even lead to various diseases and disorders.  That’s why it’s important to take time out of your hectic day to relax.  One of the best ways to do this is with herbal remedies.  Just drink a tea or take a natural supplement to help you feel calm and relaxed.  There are a lot of remedies for stress out there; here are some of the most effective:

* Kava kava.  This herb has not only been used for stress relief and relaxation, but also for easing anxiety and curing insomnia.  The effects are considered to be similar to the prescription drug valium, but generally without the “mental fog” feeling.  Since the effects are so potent, you should be careful what you do after taking it until you know how it affects you.
* Lavender.  Many people rely on lavender and other essential oils to soothe crying, fussy babies.  These oils have the same calming effect on adults as well.  You can massage them into your skin, put them in a bath, or just rub a small amount on your temples for a soothing and relaxing effect.  Lavender filled pillows are nice when warmed to comfort and relax.
* Valerian.  This is one of the most widely used herbs for curing insomnia.  It calms the nervous system, making you feel calm and relaxed instead of stressed.  In addition, since it helps you get a great night’s sleep, you’ll feel more refreshed and ready to face the next day.
* Reishi.  This is a great supplement to take if you find your stress is caused by a constantly racing mind.  This herb produces a calm, clear mind and helps cure anxiety without making you feel sleepy or sedated.  It can also help you sleep if you have trouble “turning off” your brain at night.

With many prescriptions and over the counter medications, you can see an effect almost immediately.  However, most herbal supplements require longer periods of time to notice the full effect.  If taken properly and with patience, these remedies can provide a natural and effective alternative to drugs with fewer side effects.  You should also talk to your doctor before starting any herbal supplement because they may have drug interactions.

Hopefully one or more of these remedies will help you to calm down and lead a more relaxing and peaceful life.

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