Q#5 - 37 Ways to Reduce YOUR STRESS!!

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your physical, mental and spiritual health is intimately related to the ability of your body's life energy or Qi (pronounced 'chee'), to flow freely.

Qi is also said to manifest itself in the body as 2 opposing qualities: Yin and Yang. Humans are in dynamic balance with other aspects of nature, we are constantly responding to external and internal influences to maintain balance.
*When we don't adapt, we go out of balance and develop sickness. (Resistance)

Treatments like:
**Acupuncture, Massage, Diet, Herbal Remedies, Exercise, Controlled Breathing, Lifestyle Changes, Mindfulness (being present), and Meditation** are prescribed to restore lost balance and assist you in achieving a healthy, Balanced Life.

This is just a summary that will hopefully give you at least a couple of new insights into your life and inspire you to read more about TCM.

Below is a list of numerous ways you can take action to reduce your Stress Level. If you personally have a different way that you use that works to reduce your stress please post it on the blog for others to benefit from.

37 ways to reduce stress:

1. Become aware of your own reactions to stress.


2. Ask for help!


3. Remove the clutter in your work and home environment!


4. Reinforce positive self-statements daily.


5. Focus on your good qualities, strengths and accomplishments.


6. Avoid unnecessary competition.


7. Develop assertive behaviors.


8. Simplify your life and say 'no' way more often.


9. Recognize and accept your limits. Remember that everyone is unique and different.


10. Cultivate hobbies that you find interesting. Relax and have fun.


11. Exercise regularly. ie. dancing, yoga, walking etc.


12. Eat a balanced diet daily.


13. Express yourself! Talk with friends or someone you can trust about your worries/problems.


14. Daily Journaling.. i.e., morning papers etc.


15. Learn to use your time wisely.


16. Evaluate/Assess how you're budgeting your time and money.


17. Avoid emotional spending.. if you're feeling stressed, stay away from shopping of any type!


18. Plan ahead and avoid idling away the time.


19. Make a weekly schedule and do your best to follow it.


20. Set realistic goals: quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily.


21. Set priorities weekly, then choose your daily priorities.


22. Recognize that your TO-DO list is not to be finished today.


23. When studying for an exam, study for short periods and gradually increase the time you spend studying. Take frequent short breaks.


24. Practice relaxation techniques. For example, whenever you feel tense, slowly breathe in and out for several minutes (this will quiet the mind).


25. Affirm daily, 'this too shall pass'.


26. Listen to hypnosis or relaxation CD's daily.


27. Eliminate TOLERATION from your life as much as possible. Either fix it or Eliminate it. (This is an area that produces -> Huge Energy Drains)


28. Take an AromaTherapy bath with natural soothing and emotionally healing oils. i.e, sage or lavender


29. Enjoy a Far Infrared Sauna or scalp massage treatment.


30. Take a catnap in the early afternoon. (Avoid Sleeping in the later afternoon because it causes you to feel exhausted.)
    
31. Connect on a cellular level to the feeling of gratitude for who you are and what you've achieved so far.
    
32. Eliminate watching the news on TV...you can learn what's going on in the world through headlines online.


33. Watch your posture when you sit: avoid hunching over - it reduces your oxygen intake and can cause anxiety.
34. Oregano Oil - natural anti-biotic that energizes the body (I swear by it!)


35. Eat onion and garlic - they provide a natural chemical for the body to eliminate/reduce anxiety. (Totally True)
    
36. Take action on what you've been avoiding - even a tiny tiny action step...just do something. (Procrastination is a huge energy drain)
    
37. When overwhelmed - stop ALL YOU'RE DOING! Review your priorities and focus on ONLY Your Highest Priority in that moment. (Remember to breathe and stay present; thinking about everything else all at the same time makes you VERY NON-PRODUCTIVE.)

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