Stress!!!

Stress is an everyday occurance to millions and millions of people in the world. Stress can be a motivator and propel us into new relationships, new jobs, and a more functional life. On the other hand stress can wear us down, create hopeless and helplessness, and can ultimatly kill us.

When stress is blocking you from living a positive and functional life what can you do?

Here is a top ten list for stress reduction.

1. Breathe

Slow down, take in a deep relaxing breath and connect to the innermost you. As the external stressors start to fade away, reconnection with yourself, which is the key to becoming calm.

2. Relax

It is proven we can not be anxious and relaxed at the same time. I teach my clients "Progressive Relaxation" which works on relaxing muscle groups from the top of the head to the bottom of your feet.

3. Positive Self Talk

Our mind is very powerful and when the brain latches onto something - good or bad - we will create the emotional experience of the thought. With positive self talk, we create a statement for ourselves that creates the opposite of stress.

For example: "I am calm, relaxed, and safe."

4. Spiritual Connection

The feeling that there is no God can create extreme panic. If we are overwhelmed and feel that our resources are ineffective towards what is transpiring in life - and there is no God for additional support stress ensues. Prayer, letter writing to God can be of great benefit.

5. Core work.

If you have experienced a trauma or witnessed something traumatic, there can be a part of you emotionally stuck at that time period. Addressing the core injury with love and compassion is the key to not only healing that part, but growing emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually in the process.

6. Psychiatric Medication.

Under stress the mind, emotions, and body tear down. If you are depressed or anxious all of the time, it is important to support your brain. Psychiatric medication has helped those with acute stress, live functional lives.

7. Alternative treatment.

Vitamin, herbal, and even whole food can be used as medicine. Not licensed as a nutritionist, I can not prescribe any suppliments but rave about the effect Gaba has had on my own anxiety. There is plenty of information on the positives that can be found in suppliment and whole food use.

8. The Chi Machine.

There is a machine that shakes your body back and forth that can work miracles! It is called a Chi Machine. It loosens your joints, helps you calm your mind and you feel fantastic after the first use.

9. Massage.

Being a Certified Massage Technition, I am well aware of the benefits of a relaxing massage. As the body calms, so do the nerves.

10. Accupuncture.

Accupuncture has been around for thousands of years. I have experienced unbelievable results from it! This ancient art treats ailments at their root. Find out what is the ultimate cause and treat it properly. Is stress caused by a deficent Kidney? Spleen? Liver? Treat yourself to an amazing healing technology.


The key to stress management is covering as many bases as possible. Stress can be managed successfully.