| Physical and Emotional Well Being |
It would be difficult for anyone living in today's pressure cooker world to avoid
stress. It's all around us, every day, everywhere, and no one is spared--not even
children. Throughout their school years they must cope with peer pressure, social
issues, and adult expectations to excel at sports and on scholastic aptitude tests.
At the other end of the spectrum, elderly people often face economic stress,
family pressures, health issues, and having to cope with living in an aging body.
Then there is everyone else who, on a daily basis, routinely faces an uncertain
economy, job worries, crumbling marriages, traffic congestion, out of control
children, road rage, world conflict, money problems, and a host of other issues
far too many to list. Whether emotional or physical, stress profoundly affects our
well being. When we experience too much of it or for a prolonged period of time,
chemical communication in the brain is disrupted. When that happens, we are
likely to experience sleep disturbances, aches and pains, depression, anxiety and
a compromised immune system. If not addressed and resolved in a healthy
manner, stress can ultimately result in more serious physical conditions and even
disease. Therefore, it is vitally important to implement daily strategies that can
help us take the pressure off ourselves, enjoy life and stay in touch with who we
are.
stress. It's all around us, every day, everywhere, and no one is spared--not even
children. Throughout their school years they must cope with peer pressure, social
issues, and adult expectations to excel at sports and on scholastic aptitude tests.
At the other end of the spectrum, elderly people often face economic stress,
family pressures, health issues, and having to cope with living in an aging body.
Then there is everyone else who, on a daily basis, routinely faces an uncertain
economy, job worries, crumbling marriages, traffic congestion, out of control
children, road rage, world conflict, money problems, and a host of other issues
far too many to list. Whether emotional or physical, stress profoundly affects our
well being. When we experience too much of it or for a prolonged period of time,
chemical communication in the brain is disrupted. When that happens, we are
likely to experience sleep disturbances, aches and pains, depression, anxiety and
a compromised immune system. If not addressed and resolved in a healthy
manner, stress can ultimately result in more serious physical conditions and even
disease. Therefore, it is vitally important to implement daily strategies that can
help us take the pressure off ourselves, enjoy life and stay in touch with who we
are.
Stress is the trash of modern
life - we all generate it but if
you don't dispose of it properly,
it will pile up and overtake your
life.
~ Terri Guillemets
life - we all generate it but if
you don't dispose of it properly,
it will pile up and overtake your
life.
~ Terri Guillemets
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Life Change – How to Get Where You Want to Go
(Even If You Are Not Sure Where That Is)
By
Judith Albright
Are you happy with the way your life is going? Are you at a point where you want to make significant and lasting
changes in your life? What do you need to do to make that happen? If you truly want your life to change, you may
have to undergo a physical and mental housecleaning. Here are 7 ways to do that.
1 Stop paying attention to and succumbing to the negativity that surround us everywhere; stay focused on the
positive aspects of your life and shut out the rest of the noise.
2 Stop allowing yourself to be buffeted by outside influences and circumstances that are clearly beyond your
control. You are not responsible for the misfortunes of others and it is not up to you to change someone else. You
alone cannot do anything about the national unemployment rate, the scarcity of jobs, the budget deficit or any or the
other doom and gloom predictions that are dished out to us on a daily basis.
3 Start living from your heart and not your head. Stop analyzing everything to death and start listening to your
instincts and inner voice.
4 Minimize the amount of time you spend watching TV and reading about the latest crimes and tragedies in the
newspapers. What is the point of knowing about this if it is just going to reinforce a negative viewpoint and feelings of
depression.
5 Take inventory of those around you to identify those who inspire and sustain you as opposed to who drains your
energy and drags you down. Do you really want to hang out with the naysayers and those who are eager to rain on
your parade? Stick with positive people who support and encourage you.
6 Define what you truly want in life—not what you don't want. If you don't
7 Change your beliefs about yourself and whether or not you can have what you want.. We are all what we
believe. If you believe that nothing can change, it won't. If you believe you aren't' good enough, aren't worthy or are
undeserving, then for sure you won't get what you want.
(Even If You Are Not Sure Where That Is)
By
Judith Albright
Are you happy with the way your life is going? Are you at a point where you want to make significant and lasting
changes in your life? What do you need to do to make that happen? If you truly want your life to change, you may
have to undergo a physical and mental housecleaning. Here are 7 ways to do that.
1 Stop paying attention to and succumbing to the negativity that surround us everywhere; stay focused on the
positive aspects of your life and shut out the rest of the noise.
2 Stop allowing yourself to be buffeted by outside influences and circumstances that are clearly beyond your
control. You are not responsible for the misfortunes of others and it is not up to you to change someone else. You
alone cannot do anything about the national unemployment rate, the scarcity of jobs, the budget deficit or any or the
other doom and gloom predictions that are dished out to us on a daily basis.
3 Start living from your heart and not your head. Stop analyzing everything to death and start listening to your
instincts and inner voice.
4 Minimize the amount of time you spend watching TV and reading about the latest crimes and tragedies in the
newspapers. What is the point of knowing about this if it is just going to reinforce a negative viewpoint and feelings of
depression.
5 Take inventory of those around you to identify those who inspire and sustain you as opposed to who drains your
energy and drags you down. Do you really want to hang out with the naysayers and those who are eager to rain on
your parade? Stick with positive people who support and encourage you.
6 Define what you truly want in life—not what you don't want. If you don't
7 Change your beliefs about yourself and whether or not you can have what you want.. We are all what we
believe. If you believe that nothing can change, it won't. If you believe you aren't' good enough, aren't worthy or are
undeserving, then for sure you won't get what you want.
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Hurry Sickness: Are You a Victim?
By
Judith Albright
Are you always in a hurry? Are you always busy playing “catch up” but never quite manage to get ahead of the curve?
If so, you’re not alone. As a society we all seem to be stuck in “fast forward.” There is actually a name for this
condition: it is called hurry sickness, a term first coined by cardiologists way back in the 1950’s.
It is easy to recognize the symptoms: we may have difficulty relaxing enough to sleep at night, and when we awaken we
are off to another morning scramble to get ready for work and get the kids off to school. Then we hurry to get into the
"rush hour" traffic which will hopefully move fast enough to allow us to arrive at the job on time. Weekends are not
much different as we rush from one errand and activity to another, trying to cram in everything we did not have time to
do during the week. But the question is, how long can any of us keep up such a pace?
We keep racing through our days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement as it dawns on us how many
years have slipped by virtually unnoticed. Or, we may finally hit a "speed bump" such as an accident or illness that
stops us cold. It is only then that we begin to realize the heavy toll we have paid to travel in the express lane. The pace
at which we live today is literally making us sick. Too many of us are so entrenched in our daily rat race we "don't have
time" for friendships, having fun, hanging out or resting. Resting? When on earth would there ever be time for that?
Are you tired of living this way? Is now the time to take stock of what you are doing and be willing to live a less
complicated life? You do not have to continue living in fast forward: although you may not be able to see alternatives,
the truth is that it is a choice you are making. What can you do to change things? Here are four ways to get started:
Re-evaluate - Is your present lifestyle vital? Do you have to live how and where you are, or is it time to make a
change? Might it be a good idea to downsize and move to a smaller home with less maintenance? Maybe it’s time to
take a hard look at your job and make a decision to do something else or stay at home. What is absolutely necessary?
What is really important to you? What can you live without?
Brainstorm Your Options – Even if you think you have run out of options and there is no way out or any way you
can think of to lighten your load, the truth is there are always possibilities. Are you absolutely certain you have thought
of everything? Two heads are better than one, and several heads are even better at solving problems and generating
ideas. Seek out others in similar situations who are managing to live their lives well and ask how they worked it out.
They may offer solutions you have never considered or resources you never even knew about.
Let Go of Problems That Are Beyond Your Control - When the world seems to be spinning out of control our
natural inclination is to hang on tighter. Some things are simply going to be out of your hands no matter what you do,
so stay focused on what you can control, not what you cannot.
Allow Yourself an Occasional Time Out - Get your hair done, play golf, schedule a massage, or go shopping and
treat yourself to something you really want. Have coffee or lunch with friends; read a good book. The mental
rejuvenation you feel is worth far more than any time you think you may have lost.
What is really important is cutting the unnecessary activities and tasks out of your life. Once you are able to do this,
instead of continuing to live in a state of “hurry sickness,” you are likely to find yourself living in more of a state of
“leisure wellness.”
By
Judith Albright
Are you always in a hurry? Are you always busy playing “catch up” but never quite manage to get ahead of the curve?
If so, you’re not alone. As a society we all seem to be stuck in “fast forward.” There is actually a name for this
condition: it is called hurry sickness, a term first coined by cardiologists way back in the 1950’s.
It is easy to recognize the symptoms: we may have difficulty relaxing enough to sleep at night, and when we awaken we
are off to another morning scramble to get ready for work and get the kids off to school. Then we hurry to get into the
"rush hour" traffic which will hopefully move fast enough to allow us to arrive at the job on time. Weekends are not
much different as we rush from one errand and activity to another, trying to cram in everything we did not have time to
do during the week. But the question is, how long can any of us keep up such a pace?
We keep racing through our days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement as it dawns on us how many
years have slipped by virtually unnoticed. Or, we may finally hit a "speed bump" such as an accident or illness that
stops us cold. It is only then that we begin to realize the heavy toll we have paid to travel in the express lane. The pace
at which we live today is literally making us sick. Too many of us are so entrenched in our daily rat race we "don't have
time" for friendships, having fun, hanging out or resting. Resting? When on earth would there ever be time for that?
Are you tired of living this way? Is now the time to take stock of what you are doing and be willing to live a less
complicated life? You do not have to continue living in fast forward: although you may not be able to see alternatives,
the truth is that it is a choice you are making. What can you do to change things? Here are four ways to get started:
Re-evaluate - Is your present lifestyle vital? Do you have to live how and where you are, or is it time to make a
change? Might it be a good idea to downsize and move to a smaller home with less maintenance? Maybe it’s time to
take a hard look at your job and make a decision to do something else or stay at home. What is absolutely necessary?
What is really important to you? What can you live without?
Brainstorm Your Options – Even if you think you have run out of options and there is no way out or any way you
can think of to lighten your load, the truth is there are always possibilities. Are you absolutely certain you have thought
of everything? Two heads are better than one, and several heads are even better at solving problems and generating
ideas. Seek out others in similar situations who are managing to live their lives well and ask how they worked it out.
They may offer solutions you have never considered or resources you never even knew about.
Let Go of Problems That Are Beyond Your Control - When the world seems to be spinning out of control our
natural inclination is to hang on tighter. Some things are simply going to be out of your hands no matter what you do,
so stay focused on what you can control, not what you cannot.
Allow Yourself an Occasional Time Out - Get your hair done, play golf, schedule a massage, or go shopping and
treat yourself to something you really want. Have coffee or lunch with friends; read a good book. The mental
rejuvenation you feel is worth far more than any time you think you may have lost.
What is really important is cutting the unnecessary activities and tasks out of your life. Once you are able to do this,
instead of continuing to live in a state of “hurry sickness,” you are likely to find yourself living in more of a state of
“leisure wellness.”