Friday, April 5, 2013

Stress a small word with lots of meaning

Stress a small word with lots of meaning for many people in the United States.Many people under the pressure of modern life carry a large amount of stress with them through their daily lives. No where in our system of life is it taught how to handle stress
Stress a small word with lots of meaning for many people in the United States.Many people under the pressure of modern life carry a large amount of stress with them through their daily lives. No where in our system of life is it taught how to handle stress.In Japan they teach mediation and other way to relax the mind.In china they have for centuries practiced ways to relax the mind and body.We in the western world have never learned ways to give the mind a vacation from the mundane everyday stress making problems we all face..Below are some of the ways you can learn to limit the effects of stress.


  • Mediation -A way to relax the mind and body by using your own mind to create a relaxing state of mind..

  • Self Hypnosis-A way of training yourself by listening to a voice commanding you in a soft soothing voice to relax.It can be done to a recorded voice on a CD.

  • Subliminal messages-a recording of music or nature sounds with a subliminal message played in the background that tells you to relax.

  • Bio-feedback-A machine that monitors your body’s reaction to stress.By seeing the level of stress in your body,you can learn to lower it by controlling your own body’s responses.

  • Massage -By kneading muscles that are tensed you can relax those muscles.Tensed muscles are one of the body’s way of dealing with stress.

  • Aromatherapy- Pleasing smells can help you to relax and create an atmosphere of relaxation.- Pleasing smells can help you to relax and create an atmosphere of relaxation.

  • Warm Bath- Taking the time to lay in a nice warm bath or a whirlpool type bath can release tension in your body.

  • Medication- Either herbal or medication subscribed by your doctor. This should only be used as a last resort.Most herbal remedies are safe but some like any drug can have side effects.Be careful with any medications.It is always wise to consult your doctor first.

  • Exercise-Go take a walk,Tia Chi, or do Yoga. An exercise with little stress and slow movements can help you relax.

  • Food-Certain foods or teas can help you relax,learn what foods are you comfort foods. 
 Your bedroom should be your oasis of peace,think of it as your place to get away from the world outside,your place to relax.Make it as peaceful as possible, You can do that by having peaceful sounds and smells as part of the room environment.A soft bed you can lie in ,maybe with satin sheets.They now have small electronic fireplaces that can give off a warm glow.The flickering can bring a sense of peace. Everyone needs a vacation from stress,your bedroom can be that daily vacation from stress.

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