HOW TO DESTRESS YOUR THOUGHTS
66When I meet or talk to a person, we often end up talking about what I do, and the number one question that I am asked is, "What is the number one way to manage stress?" The answer is easy. The answer is, it depends. It depends on what is causing your stress.
As you may know, circumstances or environment enhance stress, but they do not cause stress. What causes stress is our reaction to our circumstances or environment. So, if we would like to know what is the number one way to manage our stress, we would have to determine what it is in our reaction that is increasing our stress.
For example, if we have concerns about money, health, relationships, or our career, and our reaction is to have a racing mind, then we must manage the mind by quieting our mind with meditation. Or, if we are a worrier, and we are constantly worrying, then we must learn to release our worry.
A common reaction to stress is thinking the worst is going to happen, and that is why I always talk about goals, and never ending goal setting.
If you are stressed then try this exercise.
1. Write down, on the top of a piece of paper, what your circumstances are that are enhancing your stress.
2. Write down what, you believe, would be the worst possible thing that could happen.
3. Write down what, you believe, would be the most desirable out come.
4. Look at what you wrote, as the worst thing that could happen, and ask yourself if it will really happen. Really think about it.
5. When you have decided what could really happen,write that down, and ask yourself if it really will happen. The answer can be NO!
6. Look at what you wrote, as the desired outcome, and ask yourself what you would have to do to create this outcome.
7. Write down all the things you can do that will create the desired outcome and take action.
Often, we are frozen in our place because we get so stressed. Take action, right now, and do the exercise provided. Then take action to move towards what you want. ALWAYS MOVE TOWARDS WHAT YOU WANT!
Do you want better health, more money, better relationships, or just to be happier? Whatever it is, write it down and take action.
If you don't know what it is that you want, may I suggest visiting our store and purchase the four part destress yourself audio class for assistance?
I hope that this is helpful. Don't forget to have fun and be playful, it is in your nature.
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amber 3 years ago
I'm going to try this one right now!! I will let you know how it works out.