As the holidays approach, I remind myself that stress plays a large part in the success or failure of my holiday season. If I am full of stress and leave the same unattended, my holidays are less than fulfilling. However, if I take steps to lessen and/or avoid stress my time with family and friends is much more satisfying. I must also keep in mind that stress not only affects how much I enjoy my holiday season but can also adversely affect physical and mental conditions such as heart conditions, depression and many other ailments. Medical journals are full of articles that address these problems.
I have learned that there are some simple, inexpensive ways that I can help lessen and, at times, eliminate stress in my life. Here are some of the things that have helped me:
MEDITATION; Studies on meditation show that it can not only relieve stress but can also help avoid stress in the future. This is an ideal practice for seniors as it requires no special equipment or ability and can be done in a variety of locations and circumstances.
REIKI; Reiki has proven to be a great stress reliever for me. I was introduced to Reiki in 1997 and have found that when I regularly have Reiki sessions my stress level is greatly reduced. I enjoy life more.
YOGA; Research indicates that yoga can promote well-being and improve the quality of life for seniors. It also is recognized as a great way to relieve stress.
FOCUS; I have found that when I focus on what I am doing at any given time, my stress level reduces. If I am watching TV, I watch TV and don't worry about that e-mail I intended to write to a son or daughter. If I am working on a project, I don't worry about what a great day it would be to play golf. Dividing my attention between two objectives bring a level of stress to my life. I can reduce this greatly by focusing on the task at hand.
BREATHING EXERCISES; Breathing exercises are a convenient, fast and effective way to relieve stress. It can be done just about anywhere and under any circumstances. Information on proper breathing techniques are available all over the internet. I have started using breathing techniques when I am feeling stress and also as I begin a task thereby becoming proactive regarding the stress I experience as I proceed through my day.
I also have found that I can talk and think about these matters all day and night and not do anything to actually relieve or avoid stress. I know now that I must take action on a regular basis and take responsibility for my life. I can have all the good intentions in the world but if I don't take action my life will not be as fulfilling as I would like. If you would like more information on living and aging intentionally please visit us at http://www.odysseywise.com.
I have learned that there are some simple, inexpensive ways that I can help lessen and, at times, eliminate stress in my life. Here are some of the things that have helped me:
MEDITATION; Studies on meditation show that it can not only relieve stress but can also help avoid stress in the future. This is an ideal practice for seniors as it requires no special equipment or ability and can be done in a variety of locations and circumstances.
REIKI; Reiki has proven to be a great stress reliever for me. I was introduced to Reiki in 1997 and have found that when I regularly have Reiki sessions my stress level is greatly reduced. I enjoy life more.
YOGA; Research indicates that yoga can promote well-being and improve the quality of life for seniors. It also is recognized as a great way to relieve stress.
FOCUS; I have found that when I focus on what I am doing at any given time, my stress level reduces. If I am watching TV, I watch TV and don't worry about that e-mail I intended to write to a son or daughter. If I am working on a project, I don't worry about what a great day it would be to play golf. Dividing my attention between two objectives bring a level of stress to my life. I can reduce this greatly by focusing on the task at hand.
BREATHING EXERCISES; Breathing exercises are a convenient, fast and effective way to relieve stress. It can be done just about anywhere and under any circumstances. Information on proper breathing techniques are available all over the internet. I have started using breathing techniques when I am feeling stress and also as I begin a task thereby becoming proactive regarding the stress I experience as I proceed through my day.
I also have found that I can talk and think about these matters all day and night and not do anything to actually relieve or avoid stress. I know now that I must take action on a regular basis and take responsibility for my life. I can have all the good intentions in the world but if I don't take action my life will not be as fulfilling as I would like. If you would like more information on living and aging intentionally please visit us at http://www.odysseywise.com.
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