Stress Less!
Author: Aurelia M. Williams

STRESS. "Yes, the S word'. Stress is the 'wear and tear' our
bodies experience as we adjust to our constantly changing
environment. Stress has both physical and emotional effects on
us and can it can create positive or negative feelings.

As a positive influence, stress can help compel us to action;
it can result in a new consciousness and an exciting new
perspective. As a negative influence, it can result in feelings
of distrust, rejection, and depression, which in turn can lead
to health problems such as headaches, upset stomach, insomnia,
ulcers and other health problems. As you can see, as we adjust
to different situations, stress can either help or hinder us
depending on how we react to it.

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that you shouldn't let
things concern you but what I do what to say is that you can
slowly begin to reduce the stress in your life.

As women, we wear many hats and as moms, our hat racks are
overflowing. Be sure to recognize stressful situations and take
a notice of how you deal with them both mentally and physically.


You remember that saying? If mama' ain't happy, nobody is
happy? Well, I tend to agree with it so I am very conscience of
the stressful situations that I am confronted with and I am sure
to time off when I can to replenish my mind, body, and spirit.

Sit back, relax, and see if you can apply some or all of the
action steps below into your life and begin on the road to less
stress.

Write it down. Write down goals, errands, chores, due dates etc
and instead of creating just a "To Do" list, keep a "Have Done"
list too. Move things from your To Do list to the Have Done
list after having completed them. At the end of the day, review
how productive you were.

Express yourself. Unloading your worries and concerns is a
terrific way to clear your mind and reduce stress. It's very
important not to keep everything inside so try finding a friend
or a professional whom you can talk to. You can also write your
feelings down in a journal. Moving things out of your head and
onto paper can help you release a lot of the inner turmoil you
may feeling.

Don't avoid. If there's something in your life that's causing
you to worry; seek out things that will help you feel in
control. For instance, if you're suffering from financial
problems, try read some books on gaining control of your
financial life or seek the help of a financial planner.

Drink some orange juice. Scientists have discovered that
vitamin C can reduce the production of stress hormones. Try
Eating an orange, drinking some juice, taking a Vitamin C
supplement. Here are a few foods that are rich in vitamin C:
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes,
peppers, potatoes, strawberries, grapefruit and cantaloupe.

Exercise. Studies have shown that taking a brief 10 minute walk
during intense times will increase the amount of oxygen to your
brain, allowing you to think more clearly and ultimately
helping you to make better decisions.

Give yourself a license to be imperfect. No one is perfect.
Give yourself a break. Try to reach a healthy balance between
what really needs to be done now and what can wait. Also give
yourself permission to ask others for help when you need it.

Adjustments. Let's face it -- there comes a time when we have
to make adjustments. Try to identify your stressors and adjust
yourself so that you react differently to them.


About The Author: Aurelia Williams, is a certified Personal
Life Coach http://www.reallifescoaching.net and owner of Real
Life Solutions http://www.reallifesolutions.net a Family
Resource site that helps you lead an emotionally & physically
healthier, more productive and less stressful life.