Do YOU feel stressed more often or more deeply in the past few years? I certainly have. The pandemic and all the ripples from it on physical and mental health, relationships, the economy and more have affected all of us. Taming the stress monster within our own lives is possible. Please read on.
In the pursuit of return to ‘normal’, I and I suspect many others, have pushed down a lot of feelings and ignored red flags. The result has been elevated stress. Some is a result of personal situations and challenges; some comes from external realities.
Some stress is good. It keeps us engaged and moving. But excessive amounts have negative ripple effects on many parts of our lives. If it gets to toxic levels, stress can affect both our mental and physical health.
And the stress shows up in many ways. Have you experienced some of these common symptoms? (Source: American Psychological Society)
- Irritability and anger
- fatigue or low energy
- lack of motivation or interest in things
- anxiety/nervousness/worry
- headaches
- feeling sad or depressed
- Indigestion/acid reflux/upset stomach/muscle tension
- appetite changes
We can do things to tame the stress monster in our own lives! In my new short report, “5 Practices for Taming the Stress Monster,” I offer 5 practices that engage our senses and can interrupt and reduce stress. More importantly they can help prevent stress if incorporated into our lives:
- Understanding and Utilizing the Power of Deep Breathing
- Utilizing the Power of Sound to Calm and Heal
- Using Our Vision to Reduce Stress
- Using Our Sense of Smell – Aromatherapy
- Adding Hands-On Creative Activities to Our Routine
I have compiled information from earlier posts and included additional information and resources into this report. It is FREE to download now! Feel free to share with others.
The information in the special report goes into detail about the 5 practices to explore as you strive to tame the stress monster in your life. All of these are self-care. If you think – even once in a while – that self-care is selfish or something that can be lower in priority than all the must-dos in your life, let me remind you that it is not.
Managing Your Stress is Self-Care
Self-care involves taking better care of yourself, which is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. In addition to relieving stress as the report details, it has a positive impact on your relationships and your ability to handle your daily responsibilities.
As you incorporate some or all these practices into your life, you will be improving your mental health and raising your self esteem. You will be raising your confidence and that boosts your mood and your attitudes.
As is pointed out in the report, these practices can be easily built into your daily and weekly routines. The key is to start with one or two things and incorporate them into your life. Add others as you choose. Consider the power of a personal wellness routine, as I wrote about here: http://carolbrusegar.com/effective-wellness-routine/
Please get your FREE copy of the report by clicking here: 5 Practices for Taming the Stress Monster. No opt-in is required.
I’m Carol Brusegar, author, photographer and curator of information. My focus is on gathering and writing on topics that enhance all our lives – regardless of our age. Topics include health and wellness, personal development, innovation and creativity, and a variety of helpful, practical tools and practices. I have a special interest in helping people over 50 years of age to create their 3rd Age – the next stage of their lives – to be the best it can be. Visit my Amazon Author Page to find my published books: https://amazon.com/author/carolbrusegar
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