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It is common in today's hectic lifestyle to daydream about leading a stress-free life. While there are numerous things in life that contribute to our stress levels – some beyond our control, but many which can be managed or even eliminated – we must eventually come to terms with the fact that it is virtually impossible to eliminate every bit of stress from our lives. Simply put, stress is intrinsic to the human experience.
But the good news is that not all stress is created equal. |
Take exercise as an example. Essentially, exercise is controlled stress on the physical body. It is also the process by which we strengthen the body. Too much exercise, or improper exercise, on the other hand, leads to injury and makes it difficult for us to manage day to day tasks. The same principle is true emotionally, intellectually, and psychologically. When stress gets out of hand, we start experiencing the negative side effects fast! Our ability to lead productive and healthy lives isn't about removing all stress, it is about our ability to manage it.
Imagine that the next time you are faced with an unwelcome or highly stressful situation, you have a plan in place to manage it. How would your normal experience be different if you had become highly adept at stress management, much like achieving fluency in a foreign language through daily practice? How would your life change if, in the face of negative stress, you were better able to maintain your sense of well-being and groundedness? Stress management coaching takes these important goals to heart and tailors the learning process to each individual's temperament and circumstance.
Imagine that the next time you are faced with an unwelcome or highly stressful situation, you have a plan in place to manage it. How would your normal experience be different if you had become highly adept at stress management, much like achieving fluency in a foreign language through daily practice? How would your life change if, in the face of negative stress, you were better able to maintain your sense of well-being and groundedness? Stress management coaching takes these important goals to heart and tailors the learning process to each individual's temperament and circumstance.
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Resource - The Power of Breath
Western medicine is rapidly deepening its scientific understanding of the mind/body connection. Leading researchers in this field have widely documented how mental and emotional stress translates aggressively to the physical body. Therefore, it is no surprise that in return, calming the body helps calm the mind. There is no more powerful natural way to calm the body or mind than through the practice of deep, intentional breathing. Lifescape highly recommends the following book for building a strong stress management foundation: The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions by Richard P. Brown, MD and Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD |
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