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Greetings!
April is National Stress Awareness Month. And while I fully agree that disorganization brings stress to people's lives, so do things like an over-packed calendar, unnecessary debt and broken relationships.
I encourage you this month to take a hard, honest look at the things that bring you stress in your life. How hard would it be to remove them or make some significant changes to improve your situation? Once you make some of these changes, don't be surprised if you wish you'd acted on them sooner.
You've probably heard the phrase, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, years ago I made a personal policy to stop at every lemonade stand I see. I always try to keep spare change in my car over the summer months in anticipation of meeting a young entrepreneur. I always feel joy and happiness as I walk away with my lemonade in hand and a smile on my face.
Here's to drinking more lemonade and lowering your stress!
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Don't Get Behind on The Conveyor Belt of Life
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Remember the scene from I Love Lucy when Lucy and Ethel get a job at a chocolate factory? Their job is to pick up chocolates from a conveyor belt and wrap them in tissue. At first, they do just fine but then things speed up and they quickly realize there's no way to keep up. And as they hear the bosses' voice coming, they begin shoving chocolates in their uniforms, hats and even their mouths in order to hide the mess they find themselves in.
I think this scene describes some of our lives. We feel as if we're at that Conveyor Belt of Life, handling life as it comes and goes but then life speeds up - we're handed a diagnosis, an aging parent needs our attention, our employer begins layoffs - and we find ourselves getting behind, missing deadlines, forgetting summer camp signup, etc. You get the picture.
When helping people bring organization into their lives, I often stress that sometimes just a little change is needed to make a big impact. If you're feeling a bit stressed, here are 8 simple things you can do to help yourself catch your breath a bit:
- Take a walk. As winter finally leaves us, take in the sights, sounds and smells of spring. A simple 20-minute walk will clear your mind and help you to appreciate the little things in everyday living. Other physical activities might include a bike ride or a 20 minute Pilates stretching routine.
- Cancel an activity. I recently opted out of going to a professional association meeting. Even though I am a past president, the world didn't end. I don't even think anyone missed me! Having margin in your life (and schedule) is absolutely necessary to having balance in your life.
- Meditate or pray. Research continues to support that individuals who spend time in meditation or prayer have lower stress levels.
- Review your calendar for the next 7 days. Take a look at your To Do List(s). Are you being realistic in everything you plan on accomplishing in the next week? If not, it's time to make some adjustments.
- Plan out your meals for the next week and then go grocery shopping. Having a stocked frige and pantry as well as knowing what you're going to be eating takes a lot of guess-work out of end-of-day when you're tired and hungry.
- Buy yourself some fresh flowers. For less than $10 you can enjoy a colorful bouquet that is sure to brighten your day, especially if you're anxiously waiting for spring to arrive.
- Visit your local farmer's market or stop at a farm stand. Eating fresh vegetables is not only healthy for you, it helps to support local agriculture.
- Stop. Breathe. Slow down. Right now as you read this newsletter, close your eyes and inhale through your nose, counting to 7. Allow the air to go deep, so deep that your belly extends, not just your chest walls. Hold the breath for a count of 4, then exhale slowly through your mouth to a count of 8. Repeat several times.
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Did you know that the following foods have been shown to help reduce stress?
- Oranges
- Sweet potatoes
- Apricots
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Turkey
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