Marta here, to let you know that even though you might be stressed to the max right now, there are still small, practical steps you can take to cope with that stress and stay healthy.
But first, why am I talking about stress?
Like it’s not enough to live with stress, now I’ve got to be talking about it too?!
OK not the most fun topic!!
But the truth is that it sure is important to acknowledge stress so you can reduce it or cope with it a little better,
and I’ve got some great strategies you can implement right away to help you feel calmer and less stressed.
Worthwhile – yes?
Truth: what are some of the effects of stress on your body?
Remember, since we can’t always control the stress in our lives, so the goal is to improve the way we respond to stress,
so that it just washes past us,
leaving us still calm and relaxed.
Here’s how you can do that, starting NOW:
• Look at your calendar for the next 7 days. What’s one activity you’ve committed to that you can cancel?
• Look at your to-do list. What’s one item you can delegate to someone else in the next 24 hours?
• Consider your schedule today. Where can you fit in 20 mins for yourself – where you’re not taking care of anyone else or being “productive” – so you can just relax and play and do something mindless?
• Look at your calendar for tomorrow. Where can you fit in a 10-minute walk or frisbee toss in your backyard? The fresh air and movement will help you cope way better with stress.
• Before your next meal, try what I call the “5-5-7” breath. Inhale for a count of 5, hold your breath for a count of 5, then exhale for a count of 7. Repeat at least 3 times.
This gives your body a chance to relax before your meal, which will increase your digestive capacity and help your body pull more nutrients from the food you’re eating.
In fact, breathing is one of the best strategies for combating stress, and also one of the easiest to start using!
You can do it anywhere – no one even has to know! After a stressful encounter with someone, or before you go into a stressful situation, take a moment, and take a few deep, slow breaths, deep into your abdomen.
This short-circuits your stress response, and allows you to access your higher brain functions,
like problem-solving and good judgment about how you’re going to respond to that person stressing you out… I can’t overstate how useful this can be.
Waiting at the longest stoplight ever?
Ah, an opportunity to breathe! Waiting for your computer to catch up with your brain? Another opportunity!
You get the picture! And the more you do this mindfully, the more the mind will begin to automatically go there whenever you face a stressful situation!
That’s great, but I need lots of help with this! What else have ya got?
I’m so glad you asked!
We also offer at the Thermography Center of Dallas a wonderfully calming and relaxing treatment called JIN SHIN JYUTSU.
This ancient healing practice releases tensions that can cause various symptoms in the body, and allows our energy pathways to flow!
Want to know more? Just call Raquel at 214-352-8758 to ask questions or schedule an appointment! Another option we offer is the Brain Light Pro.
This amazing tool uses infrared light to stimulate the creation of new blood vessels, neurons and synapses in the brain.
This leads to a calmer, more relaxed state, better sleep and an increase in the output of the mitochondria that are the energy powerhouses of our body!
Treatments only take 20 minutes, and done daily, give all of these benefits and many more.
Call us today at 214-352-8758 to schedule a complimentary consultation!
Still want more?
If you feel too stressed to relax, and you KNOW it’s affecting your health, your weight and your energy levels,
then click below NOW to schedule a free 15-minute session with me to discuss what we can do to help you reduce or cope better with the stress in your life!