Stress is everywhere - it's how we deal with stress that has a direct link to how stressed we are.   

If stress gets the best of us it can lead to many other problems so let's talk about some proactive ways we can keep our stress in-check!   

Find Your Bliss

          Find something that brings you joy, a hobby is a great way to keep things under control.   Creative hobbies can help you give expression to your inner thoughts and emotions.  Be active, get out and experience other people and fresh air.  Remember to give yourself permission to experience the refreshing benefits of engaging in a rewarding hobby.  Volunteering helps the mind, the body and the soul, try something new, something outside of your comfort zone and daily routine.  There are even studies to show that volunteering helps improve your life-span!  

Feed Your Spirit

          Prayer or meditation are powerful stress reducers.   

Talk the Talk

Don't keep your stress bottled up - find someone to confide in - talk things out.  Often times the simple act of verbalizing your frustrations and fears will decrease and diminish the effects of stress.  

Walk the Walk

One of the best ways to beat stress is regular exercise.  Make time for 20 minutes of physically activity every day and you will begin to see improvements in several areas of your life.  A walk around the parking lot is perfect when you are at work - even 10 minutes will help!  The fresh air, the act of getting up and away from your desk will allow you to clear your mind, and you will come back refreshed and ready to continue.   It can lower your blood pressure too!   

Animal Attraction

Studies show that people who own pets live longer!  A new pet will help you focus on something different in your life - or maybe volunteer to walk dogs as your way to get exercise, volunteer, and enjoy the benefits of animals!   

Eat Mindfully

Stress can cause some to over-eat and some under-eat or eat very unhealthy.   Start by looking at what foods are at your finger tips, if you are stressed what is the easiest thing to toss in your mouth?  If it is junk food, get rid of it, put some healthy choices within easy reach! 

Silence is Golden

TV, iPods, cell phones, radios all that noise can just add to stress!  Turn things off and sit in the silence and listen to the birds and crickets!  And remember to turn down the volume on all those electronic devices too!  

Relax and take time to smell the roses and maybe even eat dessert first!   

Susan

Irvine Real Estate