Stress and attempting to learn better how to manage it so it doesn't become chronic and a health risk.
1. Simplify & Prioritize. Be real. Take stock of my to-do list and see what is absolutely necessary and prioritize it. What can be removed? Try to half the to do list to get over extremely stressful moments. Be flexible and allow for removal of to-do list components, write it in pencil and not pen. Do the most urgent things first (urgent being its a matter of life and death, something you have signed up for is not that urgent). Categorize your list to help simplify and feel like there are not so many obstacles to tackling a huge list. Sometimes we have to lower our standards, perfectionism doesn't exist because no one is perfect at anything. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
2. Community. Collaboration and cooperation. Safety network. Asking for help. Don't try and tackle everything as a lone wolf, appropriately allow people to ease your stress and burden, none of us are comic book super heroes. We all have our limitations and we should know our own and allow others to have theirs. People, especially those that support us with their love have a tendency to want to help as long as they are not shouldering your burden alone. Remember to share laughter with these people as it can and will alleviate some of the affects of chronic stress and help us to get out of its terrible aftermath. Avoid overtly negative people. Choosing your friends wisely can be difficult but necessary. Negative outlooks are a choice, we have to make the choice to not dwell on things, and we have to make the choice of whom we surround ourselves with. Taking a course in effective communication or conflict resolution can be very helpful.
3. Physical exercise & Rest. Appropriate amounts of exercise truly stimulate our beings and we should take this seriously. We are designed to move and to do in our being state. Our brain and nervous system rely on it. Find an activity that is physical that is enjoyable and within your means so that the joy component of it stays true. Be sure to also rest! Not just getting a good dose of sleep, but practice taking breaks at intervals from any task that you are consumed in doing. This will allow our nervous system to calm down and refocus. Be sure to get a full nights rest, if your sleep is being disrupted learn some techniques that help you to disengage from the stimulus that disrupts you. Know what truly recharges you and make those as your interval recharge moments.
4. Boundaries. Establish locations to do your activities so that you can focus and do your designated activity. Remember to prioritize your list and do what are the most pertinent things, having boundaries is going to allow you to focus your attention on what is at hand. Learn to say no. If you have a tendency to try and please everyone, this will be an invaluable skill to get. Don't let your list get out of hand because you want to help and consider everyone that comes across your path.
5. Diet. - Be sure that you aren't always reaching for all the calorie rich foods filled with sugars and empty calories that only give a moment recharge but a deep crash afterwards. Practice a wholesome diet lifestyle. Make sure your getting a full profile of micro and macro nutrients. If your always on the go, consider products like soylent or spacenutrients and the other products that are like that. Exercise the liquid diets with caution as it's something relatively new to the diet field, but in many cases it is healthier than what people are reaching for that are hectic and busy.
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