Stress Management
About Stress
Stress is a universal factor affecting rich and poor, young and old alike. Stress happens when there is a conflict of resources, belief, perceived ability and/or time available versus what is expected of self, by others, society and/or our circumstances.
It is neither a reflection of personal weakness or ineffectiveness. Stress, when not effectively managed permeates the way we think, feel and act. Whether it is the short term 'fight or flight response' or acclimatization to long term stress both can result in distress, dysfunctional behaviour and disease. Stress has also the capacity to bring on the onset of premature death.
Often accompanied by feelings of lack of choice and/or control those who suffer from stress are likely to suffer from one or more physical/emotional symptoms of the stress response.
How to Manage Stress
The good news is that your stress can be controlled by effective use of stress management techniques and strategies. Rather than stress 'managing you' you can 'manage it' when you have the 'know how'.
There are many practical strategies that you can apply to your life that can give you the upper hand in the fight against stress. One positive way to look at feeling the need to address stress in your life is that it gives you the opportunity to make choices/take action that has the very real potential to improve and refine the quality of your life, health and relationships with a long-term perspective.
For some very practical tips and useful strategies that you can put into practice straight away check out the SHED THE STRESS eBook.
If you are looking for a quick stress-buster tool to give you instant results you can purchase the mp3 download DEEP Relaxation, a studio quality guided relaxation and visualisation designed to take your body and mind to a relaxed state where you can release any built up stress hormones from your body. An ideal gift to yourself and for friends and family to enjoy on a daily basis as part of your stress management routine.
Alternatively, treat yourself by investing in some one-on-one coaching to work your way to a stress free life with professional input. Contact carol@sharpenyoursuccess.com today.
Also available are some practical FREE stress busting video clips to start using right away.
REMEMBER, WHATEVER OPTION YOU CHOOSE, TAKING ACTION IS ALWAYS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
