STRESS COPING TECHNIQUE
COPING SKILLS- GREAT STRESS BUSTERS
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You hear it all the time, don't
you? The way to emotional and physical
health is to reduce stress. Sounds great, but do you really know how
to do this? Simple, practical, effective means to lower your stress
and anxiety levels? It's not like you can go home, sprawl out on the
couch, flip a switch...
and presto!...instant calm!
If only it were that simple. But it's
really not that hard, either. In this section, we share with you a handful of
super stress coping techniques we practice and believe in. We feel coping skills
are crucial to your
pursuit of serenity...happiness...and of course...love.
Below, you'll find the following stress
coping technique:
1. Exercise- a short pep talk
2. Secret Ultimate Tool Revealed
3. About severe anxiety and clinical depression
4. Change of life? (A must read for
women)
5. Help from above (For everyone!)
STRESS COPING TECHNIQUE #1
EXERCISE-(C'MON,
READ IT ANYWAY)
Stress
coping technique...
You know the drill... check with your
doctor first. We don't want you
hurting yourself. Then, go for it... start with walking. You don't have to
go
sweat buckets in a gym or fancy (expensive) spa. Just get out in the
fresh air and sunshine...and walk, jog or bicycle.
Exercise for 1/2 hour,
every other day. Why not every day? Because,
if you go every day, you'll get sick of it and quit! You know you will.
Start slowly and build as your
endurance grows. Who knows? Maybe
you'll get into it, and start
entering marathons...
Exercise is crucial to your well-being.
Find what you like and make
it a permanent part of your life.
STRESS COPING TECHNIQUE #2
STELLA'S SECRET, ULTIMATE TOOL
Stress coping technique...
I'm about to let you in on a little
secret here, a quick and simple
technique that will change your life... a lifeline to sanity, if you will,
in a world gone CRAZY...
Now, you may be skeptical that something
simple could cause such
profound improvement in your life... but I promise you, if you make a
commitment to this practice, give it a chance, you will not be
disappointed. So what is this secret stress coping technique?
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
DO NOT let the word "meditation" scare
you away. This has nothing
to do with Indian swamis or zoned-out hippies...
...this has to do with emotional
survival. It is "hands-down" your best
tool to finding peace... happiness... and love. It unlocks your creative
energies, provides calming serenity and enhances your quality of life.
Meditation is not a
religious discipline. It is a medically proven
technique that provides physical stress relief and a healthy
alternative to mind-numbing drugs and alcohol. It decreases your
heartrate, breathing rate and blood pressure. It lowers anxiety
levels and can decrease insomnia, fight infection, and help in weight
control.
Read this article for a little more about the scientific support for this
practice.
The benefits are profound... physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual.
And yet... it's so simple to do and easy to learn.
Have we got your attention? What exactly
is meditation? Quiet
relaxation...you close your eyes and quiet your mind... gently returning
your thoughts again and again to a simple focus of attention. That's
it! For 20 minutes of quiet-time per day--- twice daily is better yet.
The repercussions will astound you.
All of us here meditate. I
find that sometimes I tend to slip out
of the practice...then come to realize that I am tense--- anxious---
stressed-out. Then it hits me! "Yeah, okay, you haven't been
meditating lately". And I'm flooded with relief when I remember
that I still have a
safety net... meditation. It pulls you out of the pit...
and never fails
you...
CLICK HERE FOR
OUR SIMPLE MEDITATION GUIDE
SUGGESTED READING...CHECK
IT OUT
"Meditation: Achieving Inner Peace and Tranquility in Your Life"
-by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
If you're interested
in starting meditation quickly and easily...
get this little book. It's a quick read that explains what
meditation is and how it benefits you mind, body, and spirit. Also
included is an excellent CD--- 20 minutes of guided imagery to get you
started in meditation technique. We call this one the "love
meditation".
"Meditation for Dummies",
by Stephan Bodian
For a more in-depth
guide...meditation explained...getting started, troubleshooting and fine-tuning. This book delves into
different forms of TM in an interesting, readable manner. Explore various
techniques and find the one that's right for you... the best Chapter is #10--- Opening
your heart: love, compassion, and
forgiveness.
STRESS COPING TECHNIQUE #3
SEVERE ANXIETY OR
CLINICAL DEPRESSION
Stress coping technique...
Do you feel like you have more than your share of anxiety or
depression? Panic attacks, obsessive, scary thoughts, excessive
worry or sadness?
Then do yourself a favor. Take time out now to rid yourself of
these
ugly, life-wasting habits that control you and make you miserable.
Start with your doctor. Have a frank talk with him or her about your
problems. Sometimes medication is just the ticket. And please get
professional help immediately if you ever have suicidal thoughts.
Although studies show a prevalence of
these psychological conditions in women, men suffer from them too...
Stress
coping technique...
There are many tried-and-true natural remedies for combating anxiety and
depression. Before you spend lots of money on psychotherapy, and possibly get
dependent on dangerous drugs, start with simpler, safer alternatives first.
You may be surprised to find that these
techniques and homeopathic cures work wonderfully for you. (They did for us).
Read this excellent article to learn more about taking control of your anxiety
problem:
Natural Remedies For Anxiety.
So get going today! Get things under control, then c'mon back to our program!
Now a word to those of you suffering through bereavement. If you have
recently endured the loss of a special loved one, our hearts go out to you. We
are so very sorry for your loss. May we suggest a website that provides support
and strategies for dealing with life's greatest trial?
http://www.recover-from-grief.com
STRESS
COPING TECHNIQUE #4
CHANGE OF LIFE? (THE DREADED "M" WORD)
Stress
coping technique...
Yeah, you know...menopause. Those of you coming
close to or already
in the throes of menopause... listen up! You can let this most natural
phase of life drag you down... or, you can look at it as a...
.....REBIRTH...
This can be a fantastic opportunity for you...to change the
direction
of your life...for the better.
A must read for you:
"The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing During the Change"
--By Dr. Christiane Northrup
What a resource! A treasure-trove of truths, coping
suggestions,
and alternative healing treatments. As the good doctor writes, you
come to realize she is talking about you. And she tells you in plain
English how to "Grow...or die".
BTW, no matter what stage of life you are in,
here's
one
thing absolutely every woman needs. But we've been knowin' that!
STRESS
COPING TECHNIQUE #5
HELP FROM ABOVE
IS IT SILLY TO PRAY
FOR LOVE?
Whether you ask for help in finding the right
partner, or in keeping
alive the magical spirit of love between you and your mate...
No, prayer is never silly!
Inviting spirituality into your heart can help you cope...not
only in
romance, but in all areas of your life. Surrendering to a higher power
is a sign of strength and wisdom...not weakness and defeat. I don't know about
you, but I need all the help I can get!
And it's an easy thing to do. Just ask... with an humble
heart... give
yourself up to your God's care... plead for grace... and you will be
provided
for. It's that simple.
I never considered myself a very religious soul... I figured I
was
doing just fine, coping with loneliness in my usual "strong" manner...
'til one night,
in the
depths of my despair... I "let go and let God".
And guess
what happened? The burdens lifted from me immediately!
I had finally
figured out I couldn't handle it all by myself anymore.
And
I was no
longer alone, from that day forward...
We feel this is a most important step for
you... learning to cope. If
just one of these stress coping techniques helps you... then our job
is done.
Time to move on to
Step 4? (A new
look for you).
This one's fun...
Or back to
The Help Desk?
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