How Would You Like To Be Worry Free?
November 7, 2009 by Jeff
Filed under Featured, Health News, Mind & Body
Okay, maybe worry-free is somewhat idealistic…especially these days. Stress is an inevitable fact of life. It’s how life tests our mettle. It can actually be a good thing when put in proper perspective and used to produce positive behavior. However, stress is one of those nebulous emotional states that, if left unchecked, can literally ruin lives. More specifically, this kind of insidious stress often takes the form of worry. Family, marriage, work, money, and health (among other things) are some of the most common things that conspire to steal our joy. The folks over at Health.com (via CNN) recently published a very good article that lists some effective techniques to help you deal with stress. Some of the highlights include:
- Living in the present - Stop worrying about what is out of your control.
- Laugh - Studies continue to espouse the positive benefits of smiling and laughing. So, go ahead and laugh until your face hurts…it’s good for you.
- Smell the roses - Newsflash: life is hectic. This forces us to sometimes rush through life, missing out on simple pleasures. Your child’s laugh, planting a garden, listening to the birds on a perfect sunny day…find a place a of peace. And visit, often.
- Get off your butt - Like laughing, research is continuously finding evidence that endorphins released during physically activity have a positive effect on mood. So, what are you waiting for? Get moving.
Source: CNN.com
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Jeff is a family man, news/information junkie, certified personal trainer and holistic wellness enthusiast. He's passionate about disease prevention, the amazing inner workings of the human body, sports, exercising, nature, traveling, and spending time with his family...not necessarily in that order.
