Relieve Stress & Anxiety

With school starting now, many families are beginning to feel more and more stress in their lives. Both children and parents will be finding themselves experiencing added stress with busier schedules, “first day jitters,” increased demands on their time and feeling pressured to meet social demands.

While these feelings are perfectly natural for both children and parents, it is important to make sure we are keeping our stress levels in check and not let stress end up making us sick. (see my article Empty Your Stress Bucket for more information on keeping stress levels balanced)
We need to listen to our bodies for clues that stress is affecting our health. There are a number of things we can do to relieve stress and anxiety.

• Sleep Well. Your mind and body need time to rest and rejuvenate. Getting the right amount of sleep is one of the most important factors in keeping yourself healthy. Personally, I do best with 8 hours per night – no more, no less. Everyone is different, though. Most adults require between 6 and 9 hours each night. Over time you will find out what is the right amount for you.

• Eat right. Your body and mind need a balanced diet. Fruit, vegetables and protein are the most important. Avoid caffeine, sugar and excess carbohydrates.

• Exercise. It is very important to purge your body of the excess residual chemicals that stress creates in your body. 30 minutes of moderate physical activity will do wonders. Try walking, jogging, biking, swimming or any other activity you enjoy.

• Relax. You need to incorporate breaks into your day when you can relax. Even just a few minutes of deep breathing, listening to soothing music or a quick walk will do the trick. Yoga, meditation and massage therapy are also great for relaxation.

• Me Time. The busier you are the more crucial it is for you to work in some time just for you each day. 15 to 30 minutes a day of doing something you enjoy, whether it is a hobby, chatting with a friend or going for a walk.

• Say No. A lot of us tend to think we need to be super-mom or super-dad, taking on way too many resposibilites. Don’t be afraid to say No! You need to set boundaries and stick to them.

There are many other things you can do to help manage the stress in your life. A really good resource that I recommend on relieving stress is Holothink. Click here and try a free Holothink.

Acupressure point to relieve and prevent anxiety, nervousness, panic attacks, palpitations and poor sleep. Downloadable video exercise programs at www.chinese-health-exercises.com

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Tehran Times has published a great article - How to manage stress during tough times

“With news headlines all around us announcing economic changes for the worse, a lot of us are beginning to feel the twist of anxiety. When this stress response comes, the neurochemicals in our brain are thrown off balance.”

Extended periods of stress can have many negative physical, mental and emotional effects. Such periods can even have neurological impacts, and can lead to chemical imbalance. memory and concentration are particularly vulnerable to the effects of stress.

There are many effective methods to relieve stress and anxiety, and the effectiveness of each will differ from person to person. The 6 suggestions in the Tehran Times article are definitely a great place to start.

Read the article

http://www.AnxietyAway.info

Do you experience panic attacks? Learn how within days, one woman was able to put a swift end to the anxiety attacks that had stopped her driving, flying or even shopping.

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