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Why life is too short to be stressed about small things
Yes, life is too short to be stressed about small things. And I realized that 90 percent of what we are stressed about are really small things. For example, some people are stressed about the President (any country's president, not just my dear Gloria) as if being stressed about her can make our whole day fruitful and enjoyable. I still read my morning paper (PDI) but I go first to the Sports page were excellence and not corruption is highlighted. Not that corruption is a small thing, but it is not within my area of influence and competence. I do not have all the time in the world to shout and cry and argue about solutions which everyone knows already. I only have time to enjoy life and make a difference in the lives of people I touch.
I was invited by ASPIL to speak before their membership on about Stress for Success. I will not have enough time to share everything that I thought they need to know. I created this lens so I can write whatever I cannot share with them. And I am glad that I can share these tips with you too.
Read the tips, print, share them with your friends. Vote for those tips which you like, and yes, add new ones.
We do not have to be stressed about the small things. We can focus on the BIG Things. Yes! We can enjoy life.
Stress Management Workshop
I have been facilitating Stress for Success workshops in the Philippines. I am not a doctor, so you will not get any medical advice from me. My workshops are based on the principle that people can live the life that they want. Participants are given opportunities to examine their lifestyle then explore strategies that can help them enjoy work, life, friends, and family. If you are interested to bring these workshops to your organization today, feel free to contact me. Let us see what I can do for you. Celebrating Simple Life
Best of Simple Stress Management Tips
Simple Tips for Fruitful Living
Let me share with you small steps you can make to enjoy your life. In my seminars, people are surprised to learn that the lessons I shared with them on how to handle stress in their lives are so simple. I don't think it is right to give solutions which are more stressful than the problems they intend to solve. Actually, this is how I find many programs in stress management- they will give you solutions more difficult to understand than the theory of relativity.
Life is not easy. We know that. And stress will always be present. And that is the good news. Stress makes life wonderful, amazing, and meaningful. Those who have problems with stress simply do not know how to handle the stressors in their lives.
Please consider the following tips. Share them to your friends. And yes, add your own tips here.
You Are Valuable.
Stop using others as your mirror .... It is how you more...2 points
Find Your Hidden Talent.
You do not really have to be a talentadong pinoy. No more...2 points
This Too Shall Pass.
Yes, just like most things in this world. Whenever more...2 points
Praise Yourself.
Some people are not confident about their talents until more...2 points
Work for peace.
We can attain peace together. Volunteer your time more...2 points
Make every day a Christmas day!
Christmas is the longest holiday in the Philippine more...2 points
First things first.
Here's a tip on how to stop feeling overwhelmed . First, more...2 points
Befriend the stars.
The night sky is an incredible sight . Whether you more...2 points
Enjoy A Better Life
Make a better life and improve your relationship with more...2 points
Tomorrow is another day.
It is bedtime and you realize that this has been, more...1 point
When It Is a Bad Hair Day... Try Wearing a New Hat!
We all have days when we look a lot less than our best. more...1 point
It's Only a Thing.
Your small brother incidentally broke the flower v more...1 point
Who Says You Have to Be Right All the Time.
I am not right all the time. It is okay. Sometimes more...1 point
Make Someone Happy Today... Write a Letter.
There's something so exciting about receiving a letter more...1 point
What I Like About Me
Imagine waking up every morning and discovering a more...1 point
Start A New Trend.
Before you go out and buy yourself something you k more...1 point
Learn From Your Mistakes.
If you will not, do not worry since you will repea more...1 point
Listen to the Music in your Head.
Do you have a favorite pop tune? Something upbeat and more...1 point
Smile and Make Being Happy a Habit.
Nothing can make you happier than being happy bein more...1 point
It is okay to dream for the impossible dream.
Indulge yourself .Allow yourself to daydream about more...1 point
Give yourself your bonus.
A job well done is often rewarded with a raise or a more...1 point
Brotherly (and sisterly)love.
In real life there are no genies waiting to grant more...1 point
Give Grandma a call.
Scientists were amazed to discover that chicken soup more...1 point
Be the teacher for a change.
Does your church have a tutoring program? If it do more...1 point
Don't let others bring you down... and you do not have to make them responsible for bringing you up either.
It's hard not to feel bad for a friend when she's sad. more...1 point
Learn how to listen.
Are you a good listener? Or are you all mouth and no more...1 point
Call time out.
The next time you find yourself having a quarrel , more...1 point
Love your mother nature.
The chirping of a cricket . The crunch your feet m more...1 point
Have a conversation with your dog (or your cat , your hamster, your crocodiles.... hahaha!)
Pets are great to have around. They love you as long more...1 point
Honesty is the best policy...So be honest always.
Sometimes telling the truth can be tough . And the more...1 point
Choose your battles.
Save your fighting words for the things that really more...1 point
Learn to appreciate others.
Here's a goal to set for yourself: Try to give at more...1 point
Go out and buy yourself a plant.
One of the things that makes people happy is the ability more...1 point
"Stay as sweet as you are".
That's the kind of thing we write in our friends a more...1 point
I think i can .... I think i can...
DO you remember that kiddie story about the little more...1 point
Uninstall Your YM
If you think that you are spending more time in th more...1 point
Schedule a celebration day!
It does not have to be your birthday, anniversary, more...1 point
Visit your elementary school teacher.
They will be very very happy to see you. I am sure more...1 point
Get a good night's rest.
tutoring services more...1 point
Relaxation Techniques
There are tried and tested relaxation techniques you can use. Try them for yourselves. Again, if you know techniques which your readers may use, please share it with me.
Deep Breathing
Give yourself 5-10 minutes to do this exercise.1. Switch on some soft and relaxing music.
2. Dim the lights, if you can.
3. Sit down or lie down in a comfortable position.
4. Close your eyes and place one hand on your stomach right above your waist.
5. Take a deep breath slowly though your nose. Feel your stomach slowly rise up.
6. Slowly breathe out, gently through your mouth.
7. Focus on your breathing and feel the air moving in and out of your body.
8. Repeat step 4 & 5 several times until you feel relaxed.
9. When done, slowly open your eyes.
Visual Imagery
Give yourself 10-15 minutes to do this exercise. If you have more time, start with deep breathing exercise, followed by a visual imagery exercise:1. Find a quiet comfortable place. Switch on some soft and relaxing music.
2. Dim the lights.
3. Sit on a comfortable chair or lie down.
4. Close your eyes. Put aside all your worries and concerns for the moment.
5. Breathe in slowly, steadily and deeply. Relax all your muscles and let your body go limp.
6. Let your mind imagine a pleasant scene. Imagine that you are walking in a pathway lined with lush greenery, flowers in bloom and birds singing to you.
7. Feel the cool fresh breeze around you. Take a deep breath, in and out.
8. Imagine that at the end of the pathway, there are white, sandy beaches and the shiny pebbles lining the shore. Take a deep breath, in and out.
9. Feel the smooth and cool pebbles. Take a deep breath, in and out.
10. Continue this visualization until you feel very relaxed.
11. Slowly count to 10 and you will come to a more alert, wakeful and refreshed mind.
Muscle Relaxation
Give yourself about 20-30 minutes for this exercise.1. Find a quiet comfortable place. Switch on some soft and relaxing music.
2. Sit on a comfortable chair or lie down.
3. Gently close your eyes. Put aside all your worries and concerns to concentrate on relaxing your body.
4. Breathe in slowly, steadily and deeply.
5. Focus your attention to your hands and fingers. Clench your fists as tightly as you can and count to 10.
6. Notice the pull of your hand muscles. Feel the tension. Then release the tension very slowly by letting your hands unfold as you count to 10.
7. Feel the warm tingling sensation on your hands as you relax. Let the tension drain out of your hand.
8. Repeat this exercise with any part of your body - face, head and neck, arms and shoulders, abdomen, buttocks, legs, feet and ankles.
Recommended Links
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I surfed for some web pages which may provide you more tips on improving life by making the most of the stress challenges in our lives. Please add your pages too. We can serve the community by sharing what works for us.
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