Saturday, July 19, 2008

Stress - Take Control And Make A List

It's time to take control of stress.

If you are trying to figure out what is causing all of the stress in your body, you may want to do some research. This is something that you can do on your own to find a way to pin point the problems and to get started with the treatments of them. You should sit down and think about the problems that you are having in your life and what you can do to change the situation.

Make a well thought out list of all the problems that you are facing in your life. Think about these problems and what you are worried about. When you are thinking about what is disrupting your life, you may find the answers to the questions of what is causing all of your problems and your stress.

Think of all the people that are adding to your stress. This will include all relationships both at home and at work. Figure out what the problems are with these people and if you need to have them in your life or if they are someone that you should distance yourself from. There is nothing wrong with ending a relationship that is in turmoil. You should be prepared to do this if it is relevant to your health and well-being.

Think of things that you can do to improve your lifestyle. If you are eating the right things, taking the time to exercise and get the proper nutrients for your body. Are you talking about your feelings with others? Do you need to find a different career path? These are examples that you need to think about when you are trying to define your life and what is causing you the most problems with stress.

Do not forget about the humor and entertainment in your life. You have to include these things into your life so that you are taking a break from the stress that can build up. You should jot down the things that you like to do and what makes you happy. Make sure that you are applying these things to your life so that you can become a better and well-rounded person.

Make sure that you are going over your lists on a regular basis. Make the necessary changes where they are needed and take the time to enjoy things. You need to stop and smell the roses once in a while to maintain a healthy outlook on life. You will find that once you apply this list, you will watch your stress disappear for good.

Stress - Some Thoughts And An Introduction

Some years ago, Warren had a heart attack. The reason ("the straw that broke the camel's back") was stress. Of course the stage was set by a few other factors such as being over weight, not eating healthy, being a workaholic, the job, just to mention a few things that also contributed. But ultimately, stress built up and was not handled.

Considering that our world today is fast paced, and many factors lead up to stress being an every day participant in our lives, we feel that this is a subject we should examine and provide some insights into what you can do to reduce or relieve stress in your or a love one's life.

With this in mind, we will begin a series of posts about stress, it's many aspects, and ways you can handle or reduce it. Naturally, we will probably need to touch (maybe heavy handed in some cases) on other factors that may very well open the door to the serious consequences of stress. To be blunt, allowing yourself to "fail" in several other areas sets the stage for stress related problems including disease, mental disorders, and even death.

Stay tuned for this new series. It starts tomorrow. See you then.