STRESS LESS
Stress is an inevitable part of life. When the total amount of stress you experience exceeds your ability to cope with it, stress wreaks havoc on your health. Stress management can be a difficult change to make. With small tweaks and adjustments, you can give yourself the time you need to cope and heal from the damage stress does to our bodies and minds.
Some ways to minimize the impact of stress include:
Reduction in exposure to physiological or psychological stress
Mitigate the harmful effects of the stress you can’t avoid
Breathing techniques for handling stress daily
Adopt strategies for stress management
Bodies will provide you with tools and resources to reduce the amount of stress you experience, assist you in changing thought patterns and perceptions of stress, find options for stress management that work for you and your life, and of course, help you make SLEEP a priority. Movement, light exposure, nutrition, stimulant consumption, meditation practice, outdoor time and play (yes, PLAY!) all play an important role in stress management. We will give you what you need to make small changes that will give your stress load a big overhaul.
TRUTH: I used to hold on to my stress so hard until I had to eat a whole pie to let that ish go. My body was like a box of rocks. I found meditation and it moved the needle for me. I want to walk with you through learning how to find more zen in your life.
Wanna Feel Good?
It’s not a sign of weakness to seek out ways to know yourself, heal old wounds, and find a balance in life that doesn’t leave you feeling depleted. Your longest relationship in your entire life is with yourself. Once you’ve learned to manage this relationship well, then you’ll be able to healthily manage your relationships with others. In order to move forward, you may need to start by reflecting.
Reflections
The following are a list of questions that will help you move into a new year with a sense of knowledge, understanding, and purpose. In order to move forward with greater intention and wisdom, take a few minutes, grab a journal and pen, or open a new word doc, get cozy, and r e f l e c t.
Shedding Negativity
I don’t have to be offended by someone else’s negativity. Here are seven ways to bring more positivity into your life. Compliment others. Smile. Practice Gratitude. Avoid news. Volunteer. Read uplifting books.
Discover Your Dharma
On this journey to figuring out my purpose, certain books, podcasts, meditations and people, have presented themselves to me. One book I recently enjoyed was, “Discovering Your Dharma” by Sahara Rose. Rose offers insights into pulling from within to gain clarity and insight around why we are here and what we’re supposed to do.
Here are a few of my favorite tips from her book.