One of the frustrating aspects of chronic stress is its ability to dramatically affect how we feel every day.
It is literally infuriating and exhausting.
Maybe this sounds familiar to you? You feel tired, tired, or dull all the time. I went there and it smells bad.
But here's the thing: that vibrant, joyful part of you is still there. It is buried under layers and layers of tension.
It's not our fault.
Our modern world has a relentless pace, endless stress, and even though we no longer run away from tigers, the constant demands of the world can keep us in a habitual state of tension.
But like the proverbial onion that we peel layer by layer, stress can also be eliminated, slowly and deliberately.
This is where small incremental methods and procedures can help.
Little by little, layer by layer, we can recover our hidden energy for life.
How to reduce stress and stabilize
High levels of stress, often due to habitual stress, can seriously damage our health, leading to back pain, headaches, mental decline, heart problems, and an increased risk of disease.
We usually cling to stress without even being aware of it.
But a little stress is not what hurts our minds and bodies.
It is years and years of stress that slowly accumulates, clings to the stress of the previous year, and seriously affects our quality of life and our health.
The tension slowly sets in and manifests as dull neck pain, a persistent headache, or a cramp in the back, among others.
These are just a few of the physical effects of stress. A mental outcome can overwhelm us, cause fatigue, or put us at increased risk of developing mental illness.
It often seems benign until it's not.
How does regular stress harm our health?
Stress deprives our bodies of oxygen.
This means that every part of the body is affected by chronic stress, including the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, digestive system, nervous system, and reproductive system.
Without enough oxygen for the body's vital organs, it's no wonder we feel tired, exhausted and uninspired.
We cannot function optimally with chronic stress because it drains our energy, causes more stress and more stress; It's a painful cycle, but it can be broken.
That feeling of comfort and the peaceful side of us still exists. It may be buried and it may take time to recover, but we haven't come very far to undo the effects of stress.
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How to start
I know it may sound cliché, but to de-stress we need to be prepared.
I had known for a long time that I was very nervous. I knew it made me feel bad (both physically and mentally), but I used it to motivate and push myself.
There are better ways.
This is why preparation is a great first step when we want to relieve stress.
If your jaw hurts when you wake up, you may need to relieve the stress.
If you suffer from frequent headaches, you may need to relieve your stress.
If you find yourself exhausted, exhausted and exhausted, you may need to relax (and take a break!).
Remember that breaking the cycle takes time.
Stress may seem normal and even harmless, but all it really does is rob us of the vibrant life we deserve.
Change takes time.
Raising awareness takes time.
Even desire comes in small doses.
It is for this reason that we must learn to manage our stress, in particular by giving it a healthy breath instead of letting it accumulate.
Learn more about the neuroscience of stress and tension here and here.
How to release tension
To release stress and increase energy, allow yourself to accept and learn about awareness and ease.
The truth is, we don't need to be nervous and exhausted all the time, or even once in a while.
It doesn't make any of us smarter, healthier, or richer. It's kind of a concern. It does not change the final product or the event.
To slowly de-stress, start by choosing something you do every day, like brushing your teeth, walking, making coffee, or something else that's an ingrained habit.
And while you're at it, be aware of what you're doing and where you might usually be nervous.
For example: if you brush your teeth, observe and notice how your hand, wrist, and arm automatically perform the task through years of muscle memory.
Note whether the task is easy or difficult.
Are your muscles tense or slack?
Is your breathing free or stressed?
The key is to observe and try to relax a bit, if only for a second or two.
How to de-stress by slowing down
To further reduce stress, associate mindfulness with slowing down.
We don't have to go 100 hundred miles an hour all the time.
Pay close attention to each task, at your own pace.
Quick Delay: Personally, rushing always causes chronic pain I find myself in and increases it due to the added stress it causes. Now I reduce the rush as much as possible.
If you notice you have a headache after a certain event or task (like me), stop and ask yourself, "Why?" It could be a physical problem, but it could also be your body under stress.
It's easy to miss or miss it.
Of course, you don't have to live your life at a lazy pace (unless you want to!), but noticing and releasing stress before it builds up has many health benefits.
Slowing down helps us breathe better and increases oxygen uptake, allowing nutrients to flow freely and nourish our brain, body and tissues.
The less stress we feel inside, the better we feel.
As we release stress in our body and mind, it is easier to focus, breathe, and live with ease.
Life becomes fun and dynamic again, simply by doing all the things we already do, but in a different and more sustainable way.
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