How are you feeling today? Do you feel stressed or anxious? Tense, down in the dumps, feeling like you have no hope temporarily? Well I hope you do feel better. However, before you go on with the rest of your day, read the following suggestions here in part 4 of the series of de-stressing.
1. Put together a jigsaw puzzle. The best way to get rid of the problems that are causing you stress is to concentrate on another problem. A jigsaw puzzle is a "good problem" because it causes you to think about the puzzle and forget about your cares and woes.
2. Phone an old friend or a relative you have not spoken to in awhile. There is something magical about rekindling old relationships with friends and relatives. Pick up the telephone and reach out to someone special the next time you are feeling stressed out.
3. Clean out that junk drawer, or if you have enough time, clean out a drawer and a closet. By focusing your energy and efforts on ridding the drawer or closet of excess junk, your stress level will go down.
4. Seize the day. Don't let stress control your day; take command. Stop worrying about past mistakes or problems that are getting you down. Remember, most people overemphasize the past and overestimate the future.
5. Enjoy a cup of tea. (i have a friend in virginia who drinks mango tea curled up on a couch perhaps with a good book) Boil some hot water and make yourself a relaxing cup of tea. Find a quiet corner of the house and curl up in a chair while you enjoy drinking it.
6. Read your favorite Bible verse. When was the last time you read your favorite Bible verse? Medical research has proved that you can lower your blood pressure by reading the Bible.
7. Reach for the stars...literally. Next time you feel tense and stressed, start stretching high into the air. Reach for those stars and let your muscles stretch as high as they can. Hold the stretch for at least 25 seconds. Then relax, take a deep breath, and repeat a few more times.
8. Smile the biggest smile you can find. Wonderful things happen to your body when you smile. Within seconds, your brain receives the message that you are smiling and that whatever was bothering you will soon be gone. Remember the saying: 'Smile and the world smiles with you."
9. Dance. It does not matter what kind of dancing, just get on your feet and start moving! (shine diamond shine, go girl, get your groove on! you know it, you can do it sing it stevie, boy there is nothing like getting in that mirror and shaking it!)Put on your favorite music and dance that stress away.
10. Play a hand of solitaire, not the computer kind. Find a deck of cards and deal yourself a hand (and no cheating!)
11. Count your blessings. When you are down and out, grab pencil and a piece of paper and start making a list of the many blessings you have received throughout your lifetime. Focus on the positives, and the negatives will soon be a thing of the past. ( the positives far outweight the negatives on my list, probably the same for you)
12. Go bowling. When did you last go bowling? Bowling alleys are another good example of a "quick and easy" getaway when stress is getting you down. Find a group of friends and form a bowling team or join a local league
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13. Doodle. When was the last time you just went wild by doodling? Grab a piece of paper and a pencil and start drawing. Shapes, symbols, animals, it does not matter...just put something down. (Drawing is relaxing, takes you away from stress for the moment)
14. Read a book about successful people. Stop worrying about your own stress and problems and and focus instead on the stories of successful people. You will learn and be inspired about how they have overcome obstacles (and stress) in their lives.
15. Plan a dream vacation. Even if you cannot afford a luxury vacation at the moment, there is something exciting about just planning one. Surf the net and find an exotic location you would like to visit.
that's it folks, hope those above suggestions helps. have a good week.
i am making progress with my poetic efforts. it is simply not to happen overnight. i spend time each day working on my poetic planning. it is not easy because of other thorn-like obstacles. i don't have a problem with promotion because the community is waiting for me. i want to make things simple for myself. a small chapbook of fifty poems. a book of poetry with one hundred..(Red Rose, Crimson Beauty)...and since there are to be one hundred..a section with (Pier 3 Poetry from the Projects) included. I am not sure whether it should be a separate book. anyway, i shall not stress over it because in due seson i shall reap if i do not tire out...
PROGRESS IS PROGRESS REGARDLESS OF THE HOW, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE!
INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES DIFFER AND THAT IS WHY I AM SO GLAD THAT GOD SAYS IN GALATIONS 6:4 AND 5 THAT WE ARE NOT TO BE COMPARING OURSELVES TO ONE ANOTHER FOR EACH ONE WILL CARRY HIS OWN LOAD..... EVERY LITTLE BIT ADDS TO THE GOAL! I AM NOT GIVING UP!
thanks,
queenwriter
4 comments:
I agree with all you listed. This week I did one thing differently to de-stress. Took the long way home, and didn't plug up my radio, I relaxed. No radio, just let the lulling of the bus slow me down. Another thing that was good for me - volunteering. Giving to others, always stresses me down and being around children, watching them laugh, play, and negotiate is always fun and reminds me that things aren't surrounded around bills, and things I HAVE to do. Things can be slowed down a bit for just enjoyment's sake. Thanks again for the reminder. And yes, you will hit your goal. I can't wait until you get that book done. Blessings again!
Mocha,
Thanks for experiences and they are very awe-inspiring. Also volunteering is one of the best things that we can do. Children are not stressed-they don't have a worry or concern in the world to think about...just survive. And we need a reminder to do just that!
Stress is real...and if left unchecked, it will take you away from here before you can blink. I know that a certain level of stress is to be expected in our lives & that's cool. But I've learned to truly recognize my personal signs of stress, what my stressors are (people, places, things, etc.) & redirect my energy & thoughts when things are moving towards that direction. Once we are able to determine what stresses us out & see it coming, we can employ any number of things to help keep us on the right path. When I come home in the evenings, after I kick off my shoes & drop my bags down, I light candles in the living room, dining room, & kitchen. That helps me destress. Also, I've started watching less tv & listening to more music. Sitting outside on my deck just listening to the birds sing, hearing kids playing, watching the sun rise/set...simple things like that help me get back to center. Oh yeah, I laugh. A LOT!! Thanks for sharing these destressing tips!
Jackie,
I can feel you on that one. I am going to try some of your suggestions. Like lighting a candle in more than one room...i need to sit outside more with the birds even if it means across the street at the school. i have to find more ways to decrease the stress that is current. some things i have no control over.
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