Lately, I’ve noticed conversations around me are focused
on the negative side of life.
You know me, I do not expect you to be a pollyanna all
the time — I do advocate a positive outlook on life.
We know people who are positive and have positive
communications are healthier, happier and calm-er.
But, lately everybody seems to be so stressed out.
On my way back to the office from visiting with a client,
it occurred to me as I watched people picking up kids,
pulling out in front of others, running red lights and
slamming on breaks we are all just worn out and not
focused on what is important.
This year has been one long event to many and
causing doubts and worry to prevail.
What if I could give you some tips on how to handle
stress during this time and especially now that Holidays
are beginning to be on your mind.
Here are 5 tips to build up resistance to stress:
Exercise — The very best weapon against stress is
simply to exercise. This reduces depression like
symptoms and after three or four short weeks you
will feel so much better.
Eat Well — This doesn’t include greasy unhealthy
foods; this includes lots of fruits, vegetables and
loads of fiber. Fiber gets the body moving and
you just can’t imagine how good you’ll feel.
Eat at regular times and choose healthy over
other choices.
Get Enough Sleep - This is very important now that
flu season is upon us. If you are run down take
a day during the weekend and just rest; stay
in your pajamas all day and have a “snow” day
whether it is snowing or not!! Point is take
a mental health day.
Reduce Caffeine - You know this is an addictive substance
legally it is fine; but to your body it is poison. Ok, I do
have to have my Diet Coke once a day; I’m hooked.
You may be too; just look at the other things you are
drinking or eating that also contains caffeine. If anxiety,
fear and/or anger are issues for you reducing your
intact of caffeine will help reduce the effects of this
substance.
Create a Balanced Life - In my book I discuss many more
ideas for creating the balanced life for you. I challenge
you to not multitask. Research has proven that this
actually decreases your effectiveness and productivity.
If you are multi-tasking then perhaps your life is out
of balance. Get help; hire out work around your house
barter if necessary; offering your skills for some else’s.
Every country started out this way; let’s get back to
helping our neighbor. If you do not slow down and take
a long look at your life you are running the risk of
creating a life where you are pulled to be passive,
aggressive or passive-aggressive. None of those
behaviors will help you reach your goals.
Learn more about developing the courage to be more assertive
in your life to create the life of your dreams.
Check it out at www.coachrobinharpe.com/sq
Your Coach, Robin
Tags: Depression, Douts, Fear, Tips to Build Stress Resistance
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