Overcoming Stress

Stress Relief

Making healthy choices is easy when you are thinking clearly and are not experiencing stress. Do you know anyone who does not have stress? Since most people have stress I know that it is often difficult to think with clarity.

I am now using a program that has helped me and others to relieve our daily lives of stress. It is a program designed to help people get in touch with their emotions by teaching them how to control their breathing and thoughts.

I have found that my thoughts play a big part in how I handle issues that surface throughout the day. I have learned that when I am thinking good peaceful thoughts I have more clarity and react better in situations that can be very stressful.

As I go thoughout the day I experience many thoughts. Most of these thoughts will just be passing quickly and I will forget them. However, there are some thoughts that will occur when I see someone or hear something that will bring emotions into play.

Whenever I experience these thoughts I can have one of two reactions. I will either laugh or I will get mad. These reactions will bring about a change in my heart rate and will either increase or decrease my level of stress.

What I have found is when I experience these thoughts that bring up a reaction I need to take a breather and pay attention to them. If this thought brings up a negative reaction I need to make a shift in my mind. I am learning how to do this more easily and quickly as I go throughout the days.

With practice you can also learn to do this very quickly. To make this shift you need to refocus what you are thinking. You will need to think about something that you appreciate, even if the situation is not very pleasent.

To do this, think about a time when you were laughing and life was fun. This may be an adventure you had with someone or it could just be a place you like to visit. Once you get this thought in your mind slow your breathing and take a breath of appreciation into your mind and heart. Feel the warm feeling as you breathe and know that the stress level is coming down.

I have been introduced to a program that teaches you how to do what I have just described. It is known as HeartMath, and it is a wonderful and fun program. It is a program that is used for children, youth, and adults. Check it out; it works.

Making Healthy Choices

The choices you make and the way you think has a direct effect on your health. This blog will teach you how to make healthier choices in your life.