What causes stress depends, at least in part, on your perception of it. Something that's stressful to you may not faze someone else; they may even enjoy it.
For example, your morning commute may make you anxious and tense because you worry that traffic will make you late. Others, however, may find the trip relaxing because they allow more than enough time and enjoy listening to music while they drive.
A Few Common Causes of Stress
- children/family
- finances
-relationship difficulties
-being too busy
-major life changes
-work
-being a perfectionist
-negative self talk
Things that Influence Your Stress Tolerance Level
Your support network – A strong network of supportive friends and family members is an enormous buffer against life’s stressors. On the flip side, the more lonely and isolated you are, the greater your vulnerability to stress.
Your sense of control – If you have confidence in yourself and your ability to influence events and persevere through challenges, it’s easier to take stress in stride. People who are vulnerable to stress tend to feel like things are out of their control.
Your attitude and outlook – Stress-hardy people have an optimistic attitude. They tend to embrace challenges, have a strong sense of humor, accept that change is a part of life, and believe in a higher power or purpose.
Your ability to deal with your emotions. You’re extremely vulnerable to stress if you don’t know how to calm and soothe yourself when you’re feeling sad, angry, or afraid. The ability to bring your emotions into balance helps you bounce back from adversity.
Your knowledge and preparation – The more you know about a stressful situation, including how long it will last and what to expect, the easier it is to cope. For example, if you go into surgery with a realistic picture of what to expect post-op, a painful recovery will be less traumatic than if you were expecting to bounce back immediately.
Helpguide.org
The Ability To Be
We sometimes find ourselves striving to be someone special or striving to accomplish a goal or complete a task, but have we stopped to realize how fortunate we are with the simple ability to be - not to be who we are or what we are - but simply to exist - TO BE.
Stop, inhale, exhale, and embrace the peace in the ability TO BE.
Stop, inhale, exhale, and embrace the peace in the ability TO BE.
Don't Worry Be Happy
Healthy and Happy is a wonderful resource blog I visit often.
The post How to Stop Worrying is full of tips for those who have a habit of worrying.
If worrying is stealing your peace, please click the above link.
STOP!Just a Reminder...Put Yourself in Time-Out
Motherhood is a job that never stops. Even when a mother goes to bed, we are on call for unexpected cries and calls from little voices. Sometimes we work overtime in the middle of the night to simply check on everyone as they sleep.
It seems that every job in America gets a break and has a set quitting time except the job of a Mother! It's so important for mothers to set their own schedule. We do a great job keeping everyone else on schedule, but we forget about ourselves. This is your reminder!
The entire home will benefit if you schedule a time out for yourself.
Schedule a morning, afternoon, or evening off and do something YOU enjoy!
Scrapbook, read, journal, exercise, paint, watch t.v., nap, etc... You'll be glad you did.
Is your home your little haven on Earth? Is it an oasis of peace? Is it a happy home?
What makes a peaceful home?
Cleanliness
Aromatherapy
A Positive Attitude
Medicinal Music
A Joyful Heart
A Mother with a peaceful spirit
You are the beginning of peace in your home. Have you set the tone for your home?
What makes a peaceful home?
Cleanliness
Aromatherapy
A Positive Attitude
Medicinal Music
A Joyful Heart
A Mother with a peaceful spirit
You are the beginning of peace in your home. Have you set the tone for your home?
Health Handbook
HEALTH
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games.
7. Read more books than you did in 2008.
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes’ walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
PERSONALITY
11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't overdo. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the
curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you earn will last a life time.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
SOCIETY
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
LIFE
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come.
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.
40. Don’t just read this; apply it to your life!
Frustrated?
Agitated?
Irritated?
Just Plain Tired?
Mothers often get to this point because we forget to take time for ourselves.
When was the last time you put yourself in timeout?
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It's Alright!
Listen to the words and dance your troubles away!
It's Alright!
Always by Jason Champion
Let me tell you something
Dont you worry about a thing tonight
I promise you that everything is gonna be alright
Hold your head up high
Look up to the sky
Everything is gonna be "Alright"
He's everything that you'll ever need "Alright"
Just when you think it and it's gonna be "Alright"
Just call his name and you'll see what I mean "Alright"
Because HE loves you unconditionally
Forever, he loved you always
Don't worry he'll be there always
And just because you've had yourself a couple bad days
Dont mean its gonna be this way always
No matter what you're going through
And then you dont know what to do
Don't turn and run awayFall on your knees and pray
Remember that he's witcha
Forever forever
Forever forever
Forever forever
Forever forever
Start your day not only on a positive note, but on a spiritual note. A note of love, peace, and joy.
Our attitude determines our behavior, so let's allow our mind to lead us through a day full of things that will bring God glory. Our walk, our talk, and our thoughts can be controlled. Choose to think on things that are beneficial and fulfilling to your mind, body, and soul.
Our attitude determines our behavior, so let's allow our mind to lead us through a day full of things that will bring God glory. Our walk, our talk, and our thoughts can be controlled. Choose to think on things that are beneficial and fulfilling to your mind, body, and soul.
I will not think about yesterday; I will enjoy today.
I will not replay conversations in my head from yesterday; I will enjoy today.
I will not think about what I should have done on yesterday; I will enjoy today.
I will not consider what I could have done yesterday. I will enjoy today.
Yesterday is gone; it is history. Today is a new day; I am making history. I will enjoy today.
This is the day the Lord has made, I WILL rejoice and be glad in it!
I will not replay conversations in my head from yesterday; I will enjoy today.
I will not think about what I should have done on yesterday; I will enjoy today.
I will not consider what I could have done yesterday. I will enjoy today.
Yesterday is gone; it is history. Today is a new day; I am making history. I will enjoy today.
This is the day the Lord has made, I WILL rejoice and be glad in it!
Mental Retreat
I searched my Bible this morning for validation to take a break from being a wife and Mother. I’m tired and in desperate need of rest and renewal. The closest scripture I could find was when Jesus told his disciples to go to a place alone and rest a while. He said this after they returned from a mission and Jesus recognized that to do His work effectively, periodic rest and renewal was necessary. My study Bible mentioned that Jesus and His disciples did not always find it easy to get the rest they needed, so this also gave me comfort. Since I can’t get away, I placed myself on a mental retreat this weekend. I have dirty laundry for days, a kitchen full of dirty dishes, plus many telephone and email messages to return, but I have a peace of mind that I can’t explain and I'm guilt-free! My family probably thinks I’ve lost my mind, but if I don’t take this time to renew myself, I will lose my mind. I refuse to self-inflict unhealthy stress or worry right now. No wonder women have a high rate of heart disease! We allow the pressure to perform to control us. No more! It’s a shame I had to reach forty-something to realize this, but I've always been a late bloomer and I thank God for the awakening! I’m not sure how long I’ll stay on my mental retreat, but when it’s over, I will be refreshed and ready to step back into the roles God created me for. More importantly, I will take more periodic mental retreats. My personal reminder to you - take care of YOU, so you can effectively do what you do!
Mark 6:31 (NKJV)
And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
Mark 6:31 (NKJV)
And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
STOP! Find a mirror and look at yourself. WOW! You are beautiful! You are special! You are perfectly created! There is no one else like you! You deserve to take a minute to rest, relax, and renew your mind! Take a minute for YOU! Love yourself today and you'll be better equipped to love others.
Benefits of Exercise
Exercise improves your mood.
Need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help you calm down.
Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
LAUGH!Laughter helps to remove the negative effects of STRESS, which is the number one killer today. More than 70% of illnesses like high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, depression, frequent coughs and colds, peptic ulcers, insomnia, allergies, asthma, menstrual difficulties, tension headaches, stomach upsets and even cancer, have some connection to stress.
Laughter helps to boost the IMMUNE SYSTEM, which is the master key for maintaining good health.
Can't find anything to laugh about? Laugh at how seriously you take yourself. Relax and laugh a little!
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