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Are you stressed out? I\u2019ll admit life can be stressful at times.<\/p>\n
Good Stress vs. Toxic Stress<\/strong><\/h2>\nAccording to WebMD, a little bit of stress is good. Good stress<\/a> can help you be your best. It can help you perform better at an interview, focus more on an exam, or run faster in a race.<\/p>\nStress also causes your heart to pump blood faster<\/a> to your muscles in case you need to metaphorically flee from danger, which is good instinct.<\/p>\nHowever, if you experience stress on a regular basis, your heart doesn\u2019t get used to those daily jolts to your system. This is a problem that may put extra pressure on your heart<\/a> as well as cause a host of other issues, such getting sick more often.<\/p>\nWhile being stressed out isn\u2019t good for your emotional, physical, and mental health, stress seems to be a normal part of life. It ebbs and flows just like waves in the ocean.<\/p>\n
Let Me Be Your Fairy Godmother of Toxic Stress Relief<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re stressed out right now or headed in that direction, come with me on a quick journey through the things I do to help kick the stress from my life, at least for a little while.<\/p>\n
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#1 \u2013 Pay Someone Else A Compliment<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re able to say something nice to someone else, not only will it make the other person feel good, but it\u2019ll make you feel good too. They\u2019ll smile, enjoy the compliment and, most likely, return the favor.<\/p>\n
Giving and getting compliments will help take your stress level down a notch.<\/p>\n
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#2 \u2013 Do Something You Really Want To Do<\/strong><\/h3>\nRead it again. Just so we\u2019re clear it says do something you WANT to do, not something you HAVE to do or something you\u2019re SUPPOSED to do.<\/p>\n
What have you always wanted to do, but never had the time? Make the time now to fulfill one of your needs and recharge.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve never given much thought to what you want to do, think about it now. For the moment, forget about your responsibilities and obligations and focus on yourself.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll feel satisfaction by doing something that gives you pleasure and that might help minimize your stress levels.<\/p>\n
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#3 \u2013 Get Off The Internet And Explore The Real World<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe world is more than reading email, checking Facebook, and online shopping.<\/p>\n
Get off your computer, put down your smartphone, leave your tablet on your night stand and go outside for a scenic walk, read a real book, or ride your bike. If you\u2019re addicted to being online, start weaning yourself off slowly. Cut down your online time by 30 minutes and use that time to experience the great universe in which we live.<\/p>\n
It\u2019ll feel good to reconnect with the world and explore new things.<\/p>\n
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4 \u2013 Introduce Yourself To Your Neighbor<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn this fast-paced world, it\u2019s easy to forget there are real people out there. Start by forming solid relationships with the people around you. Get better acquainted with your friends, your family, and your neighbors.<\/p>\n
Introduce yourself to one of your neighbors if you don\u2019t know them. If you do know them, ask how they\u2019re doing or what\u2019s going on in their lives. Forming and developing relationships is what sustains us and has the capacity to enrich us and make us happy.<\/p>\n
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5 \u2013 Drink More Water<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen I get stressed out, I have a tendency to overeat. What do you do when you\u2019re stressed out? If you smoke, drink alcohol, or some other not so healthy activity, stop it.<\/p>\n
Unless you\u2019re aware of your water intake, most of us should be drinking more water. It\u2019ll benefit every aspect of your life.<\/p>\n
There are so many benefits to drinking more water, but this post is getting long so I\u2019ll only mention a couple. Water will help keep your weight in check because it fills you up. Water also helps to keep your skin hydrated and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What could be better than that, ladies?<\/p>\n
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6 \u2013 Wear Sunblock<\/strong><\/h3>\nSunblock helps protect your skin from the sun. Not only will it help prolong your youthful appearance, but it may also help prevent painful sunburns and skin cancer, which can be a source of worry and\u00a0stress.<\/p>\n
And if you think you only need sunblock when it\u2019s sunny out or when you\u2019re at the beach, think again. You should wear sunblock everyday. Anytime you go outside and it\u2019s light out, you should have sunblock on.<\/p>\n
Mindful prevention is a great way to stay healthy and minimize your stress level.<\/p>\n
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7 \u2013 Don\u2019t Try To Remember Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\nStress often comes from forgetting things you need to do, such as what to buy when you go to the supermarket or remembering friends\u2019 birthdays.<\/p>\n
Instead of stressing out trying to remember something, grab a notepad. It can be a real one you can hold in your hand or you can also open up a note-taking app on your phone.<\/p>\n
Once you have a designated spot where you can take notes, immediately write down those things that pop into your head so you don\u2019t have to stress to try to remember them later on.<\/p>\n
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Being Stressed Out All The Time Is Toxic<\/strong><\/h2>\nBeing stressed out isn\u2019t fun. It\u2019s not good for you or the people around you. I\u2019m always on the hunt for ways to make my life easier, more convenient, and less stressful. That\u2019s where the 7 stress-relievers above came from. They work for me. They might work for you too.<\/p>\n
What stresses you out? What are the ways you reduce your stress level? Don\u2019t be shy. I\u2019d love you to share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to talk about what\u2019s got you stressed out, join our Facebook group and spout off there<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Stress also causes your heart to pump blood faster<\/a> to your muscles in case you need to metaphorically flee from danger, which is good instinct.<\/p>\n However, if you experience stress on a regular basis, your heart doesn\u2019t get used to those daily jolts to your system. This is a problem that may put extra pressure on your heart<\/a> as well as cause a host of other issues, such getting sick more often.<\/p>\n While being stressed out isn\u2019t good for your emotional, physical, and mental health, stress seems to be a normal part of life. It ebbs and flows just like waves in the ocean.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re stressed out right now or headed in that direction, come with me on a quick journey through the things I do to help kick the stress from my life, at least for a little while.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re able to say something nice to someone else, not only will it make the other person feel good, but it\u2019ll make you feel good too. They\u2019ll smile, enjoy the compliment and, most likely, return the favor.<\/p>\n Giving and getting compliments will help take your stress level down a notch.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Read it again. Just so we\u2019re clear it says do something you WANT to do, not something you HAVE to do or something you\u2019re SUPPOSED to do.<\/p>\n What have you always wanted to do, but never had the time? Make the time now to fulfill one of your needs and recharge.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve never given much thought to what you want to do, think about it now. For the moment, forget about your responsibilities and obligations and focus on yourself.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll feel satisfaction by doing something that gives you pleasure and that might help minimize your stress levels.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The world is more than reading email, checking Facebook, and online shopping.<\/p>\n Get off your computer, put down your smartphone, leave your tablet on your night stand and go outside for a scenic walk, read a real book, or ride your bike. If you\u2019re addicted to being online, start weaning yourself off slowly. Cut down your online time by 30 minutes and use that time to experience the great universe in which we live.<\/p>\n It\u2019ll feel good to reconnect with the world and explore new things.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In this fast-paced world, it\u2019s easy to forget there are real people out there. Start by forming solid relationships with the people around you. Get better acquainted with your friends, your family, and your neighbors.<\/p>\n Introduce yourself to one of your neighbors if you don\u2019t know them. If you do know them, ask how they\u2019re doing or what\u2019s going on in their lives. Forming and developing relationships is what sustains us and has the capacity to enrich us and make us happy.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When I get stressed out, I have a tendency to overeat. What do you do when you\u2019re stressed out? If you smoke, drink alcohol, or some other not so healthy activity, stop it.<\/p>\n Unless you\u2019re aware of your water intake, most of us should be drinking more water. It\u2019ll benefit every aspect of your life.<\/p>\n There are so many benefits to drinking more water, but this post is getting long so I\u2019ll only mention a couple. Water will help keep your weight in check because it fills you up. Water also helps to keep your skin hydrated and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What could be better than that, ladies?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sunblock helps protect your skin from the sun. Not only will it help prolong your youthful appearance, but it may also help prevent painful sunburns and skin cancer, which can be a source of worry and\u00a0stress.<\/p>\n And if you think you only need sunblock when it\u2019s sunny out or when you\u2019re at the beach, think again. You should wear sunblock everyday. Anytime you go outside and it\u2019s light out, you should have sunblock on.<\/p>\n Mindful prevention is a great way to stay healthy and minimize your stress level.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Stress often comes from forgetting things you need to do, such as what to buy when you go to the supermarket or remembering friends\u2019 birthdays.<\/p>\n Instead of stressing out trying to remember something, grab a notepad. It can be a real one you can hold in your hand or you can also open up a note-taking app on your phone.<\/p>\n Once you have a designated spot where you can take notes, immediately write down those things that pop into your head so you don\u2019t have to stress to try to remember them later on.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Being stressed out isn\u2019t fun. It\u2019s not good for you or the people around you. I\u2019m always on the hunt for ways to make my life easier, more convenient, and less stressful. That\u2019s where the 7 stress-relievers above came from. They work for me. They might work for you too.<\/p>\n What stresses you out? What are the ways you reduce your stress level? Don\u2019t be shy. I\u2019d love you to share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to talk about what\u2019s got you stressed out, join our Facebook group and spout off there<\/a>.<\/p>\nLet Me Be Your Fairy Godmother of Toxic Stress Relief<\/strong><\/h2>\n
#1 \u2013 Pay Someone Else A Compliment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#2 \u2013 Do Something You Really Want To Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#3 \u2013 Get Off The Internet And Explore The Real World<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4 \u2013 Introduce Yourself To Your Neighbor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5 \u2013 Drink More Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6 \u2013 Wear Sunblock<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7 \u2013 Don\u2019t Try To Remember Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Being Stressed Out All The Time Is Toxic<\/strong><\/h2>\n