Is Stress Affecting Your Health?.....

by Sue Chambers

As we go about our everyday lives in different ways, we all have one thing in common and that's stress.  Each of us has worries.  Whether it's the stress of work, family, finances or our personal lives, stress can lead to other problems.  A small amount of stress is normal, however, with the known effects of stress on the body, eliminating constant stress is essential for a Healthy life.

How can we cope with stress? 

Plan ahead.  Figure out a plan for what you would do if things took a turn for the worse.  Having a plan helps remove some of the worry and makes you feel in control of the situation. 

Make sure you have all the facts.  Often our worries can be based on misinformation from gossip or rumors.  You may be worrying over nothing.  Go to the source and get the proper information so that you can make definate decisions. 

Talk to others.  It is always good to talk things over with positive people in your life.  They may be able to help alleviate some of your worries and come up with different ideas.  Surround yourself with those who can help you come up with better ideas.  This will help you to feel more balanced.

Reflect on any stressful situation and see if you can come up with what's behind your feelings.  Ask yourself  "what did I do to get here?"  Think about what lead up to the stressful moment and own up to what you did and what you had no control over.  When you figure out what got you where you are, you can begin to move forward and come up with a plan of what to do next.

Live a healthy lifestyle.  Make sure you are eating healthy foods.  Eating right and getting regular exercise always helps with the removal of stress. It will also help build up your immune system stopping you from being susceptible to things like colds and the flu.  Sleep is essential because it allows our bodies to recuperate and repair. A full night's sleep will help with concentration and positive mood shifts.

Remember to take good care of your immune system.  Fruits and vegetables and lots of water are key for a healthy immune system.  Consume as much of these as you like.  Keeping your body supplied with nutrients is an awesome way to benefit your immune system. Living Healthy and feeling well and energized comes from eating healthy foods that nourish your body.  Feeling great will help you to cope with whatever comes up and give you a clear head to make decisions.

When we really start to see how far the effects of stress on the body are it is easy to see why it is so important to curb our levels of stress.  Dealing with it can come in many different ways and will depend on the source of the problem and of course, on the individual.  Get professional help if necessary.

Remember to find the root of the problem. Get accurate facts.  Face the stress head on and take control of it, knowing that it will soon be a thing of the past.  Stay away from listening to the daily news and the challenges of modern life if it creates anxiety.  Talk about what's on your mind.

Create Healthy ways of coping and bring balance back into your life! 

If you change the way you look at things, you will create a fresh new perspective!

 
by Sue Chambers, Certified Life Coach in the Central Interior - 250-392-3850 E-Mail

Sue Chambers, Success Coach and  Motivational Speaker, thinks of herself as a champion of change, and specializes in people development. She believes the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves. As your coach, Sue will help you get from where you are to where you want to go.

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