| Ten Stress-Busting Tchniques … |
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| Articles Of Hope For - Stress Management |
| Written by Sharon Merhalski |
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1. MASSAGE THERAPY: In a study of people with low back pain, those who underwent massage therapy not only experienced less back pain, but they also experienced less depression and anxiety and enjoyed better sleep quality when compared to people using non-massage forms of relaxation. 2. COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS: In one study, people who recorded in a journal the things in their lives they were grateful for experienced heightened feelings of well-being. The people who recorded problems or neutral life events in their journals did not. 3. TIME WITH YOUR PETS: Pets can help lower stress, according to study findings. When at rest, pet owners had much lower heart rates and blood pressure levels than did their non-pet-owning peers, as reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. The researchers suggest that the reason why pets had such a positive effect on their owners' stress reactions may be because owners tend to view pets as totally accepting and supportive. Pets may not be for everyone. However, if you like animals and have time for them you may want to consider the potential health advantages of their company. 4. DON'T FIXATE ON THE STOCK MARKET: Researchers have found that close daily monitoring of volatile financial affairs may not be good for your mental health. The researchers noted that those who did choose to closely follow the stock market generally had the poorest mental health. Especially in those who also felt they lacked control over their economic environment. The team concluded that individuals in situations they feel they cannot control might do themselves a big psychological favor by stepping back rather than focusing on them too closely. 5. CUT BACK ON CAFFEINE: People who consume caffeine may experience an increase in blood pressure, feel more stressed and produce more stress hormones than on days when they opt for decaf. Therefore, those with conditions that are aggravated by stress, or have high blood pressure, might try to cut back on caffeine and see if that helps alleviate their symptoms. People with stress-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or social anxiety, could also experience adverse effects from caffeine consumption. Cutting out caffeine may make you feel better so it's worth a try. 6.STRETCH : Sitting upright on a chair, and keeping your back straight, extend your arms out in front of you as far as possible. Hold for ten seconds. Repeat, with your arms behind you. Then hold on to the sides of your chair and push your body upwards. Feel your spine stretch. Hold for ten. Now stretch arms to the ceiling, to release tension in back and shoulders. Relax and shake your arms. B.) Designate a home for each item that you bring into your home before it enters. C.) Ask yourself 1. Have I used it, looked at it, or picked it up within the past year? D.) Do I REALLY value this item? 3. Will I ever use it again? E.) For future purchases, ask yourself while in the store “where am I going to put this in my home?” If you do not have an answer, then don’t buy it! It’s really that simple. It may feel like a sacrifice at first, but as you see less and less clutter in your life, it becomes exhilarating! The Word of God Says I am… –a child of God, born of the incorruptible seed of the word of God which liveth forever 1 Peter 1:23 –forgiven of all my sins and washed in the blood Hebrews 9:14, Colossians 1:14, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:9, 2:12 –a new creation 2 Corinthians 5:17 --The King’s Daughter Romans 8:15-17; Psalm 10:16a,; Psalm 74:12a; Revelation 1:5-6; Galatians 4:28 –delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into Gods kingdom Colossians 1:13 –redeemed from the curse of the law 1 Peter 1:18-19 Galatians 3:13 –blessed Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Galatians 3:9 –victorious Rev 21:7 –set free John 8:31-33 –strong in the Lord Ephesians 6:10 –more than a conqueror Romans 8:37 –joint heirs with Christ Jesus Romans 8:17 –accepted in the beloved Ephesians 1:6 –complete in Him Colossians 2:10 –crucified with Christ Ephesians 2:5 –alive in Christ Ephesians 2:5 –born of God and the evil one does not touch me 1 Jn 5:18 –the light of the world Matthew 5:14 –the salt of the earth Matthew 5:13 –the righteousness of God 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24 –called of God 2 Timothy 1:9 –chosen by God 1 Thessalonians 1:4, Eph 1:4, 1 Peter 2:9 –Gods workmanship created for good works in Christ Jesus Ephesians 2:10 –the apple of my Father’s eye Deuteronomy 32:10, Ps 17:8 –healed by the stripes of Jesus 1 Peter 2:24, Is 53:5 –being changed into his image 2 Corinthians 3:16, Phil 1:6 “A healthy self-image is being committed to the truth of God’s estimation of you.” Josh Mc Dowell. 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