Stress - there's good stress and bad stress, right?
Sure, but I prefer to take "good" and "bad" out of it.
The truth is there is unnecessary stress - worrying about future events, catastrophizing, getting stuck in negative emotions, etc. and
necessary stress - new job, new home, marriage, divorce, kids... these stressful (and sometimes wonderful) things come up.
What happens when it gets out of control?
Stress affects our:
Sleep
Mood
Energy levels
Productivity
Digestion
Immune function
Our cells
That's right, stress even affects us at a cellular level.
If stress is so common, why is it a problem?
We have embraced stressful ways of living, eating, and gotten away from listening to ourselves to provide rest, balance, and healthy ways to feel better.
When we are stressed for long periods of time it causes:
Fatigue
Inflammation and digestive issues
Increase in weight
Sleep issues
Anxiety
Reduced mental clarity
More susceptible to colds, the flu, and other illnesses
Long-term concerns that stress may cause:
Insomnia
Chronic Pain
Depression
High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cancer
There are many ways to reduce stress and connect with yourself by grounding.
Yoga
Meditation
Breathwork
Tai Chi
Qigong
Nature Walks
Being in the sunshine
Exercise
Nutritious eating
Many more!
Even just 10 minutes per day is a great way to start.
Looking for a super quick way to de-stress and reconnect with your body?
Check out my 1-minute meditation.
It's excellent to use before or after challenging meeting, conversations, and situations.
Looking for more ways to manage your stress?
Let's have a consultation where I will provide you with many helpful options that you can use for the long-term.
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