A simple way to a great day – stress relief

We all have stress.

We all deal or work with stress in different ways. No matter what stressor is already in

motion with your life or what just happens to pop up during your day, starting your day

with a clear intention can make all the difference.

The approach of managing stress has the potential of creating the ideal day or

continuing to promote greater issues. So, what is the solution?

I have found that it is 50% intention and 50% witnessing.

Your mind is a powerful tool to fight stress.

Tomorrow morning, give this a try and see what kind of difference it makes throughout

your day:

Whether you wake up to an alarm or before the alarm, give yourself at least 1 minute to

set the intention for you day. Most people start to process the “task list” in their head

first thing when they wake and although that may have benefit, chances are pretty good

that you are going to think about this list several more times during your day, so take

this opportunity to just pause for 1 minute and try something new.

Before your feet touch the floor or you move from a horizontal position, start with a deep

breath in your nose and out your mouth, think of one thing in your life that brings you

significant joy, which is setting your intention. If you’re a grandparent, this might be your

grandchildren. If you’re a school teacher, you might savor the moment that a student

has the “ah ha” moment. Take the perspective of a bird flying over your memory or

scene. This perspective allows you to see both sides of the scenario rather than just

your own, because a well-rounded understanding can give greater insight.

Setting intentions for a great day is part of a growth mindset.

Play out this scenario in your mind, witness it, identifying with the feeling of joy and

happiness. Let it fill you, putting a smile inside and on your face. Your minute is

probably up, but stick with what feelings you have just created.

This exercise allows you to have easy access to something that brought you joy if or

when you day gets stressful. This creates quick access to a “happy place” which can

serve as a break or a pause to keep things in perspective so you don’t keep repeating

the stress, whatever it might be.

At the end of your day, just before you fall asleep, think about your day. Did the level of

stress change? Did you have any different types of conversations or the response to

“how are you?”

Sleeping better and wake rested is a side effect of stress management.

Note any changes and then go back to the place of joy in your mind.

Sleep well and congratulations to living “stress-less” life.

Chronic stress is linked to many different health issues including depression and anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, IBS, and many cardiac diseases including high blood pressure. If your over feeling stressed all the time and want some help please schedule a Discovery Call to discuss how a you centered approach can provide relief.