Are you stressed right now? There are many things that can stress a person such as: their job or no job, finances, relationship, or illness. Stress can cause body aches, high blood pressure, irritability, fatigue, sickness, and low productivity.
I’ve developed a plan to decrease stress that works pretty well for me. This process is not simple and it will require discipline on your part. It will work if you consistently stick to the plan and don’t give up.
1. Pray. You do not have to be a religious person to pray. There are benefits to feeling free and talking openly. This will require you to release (not hold on to) your worries. Practice praying two to three times a day or you may want to consider keeping a prayer journal.
2. Meditate. You do have to be patient when it comes to meditating. Meditation requires you to be still, turn off the TV, cell phone and radio, clear your mind, relax, and listen. During prayer and meditation, answers may be revealed to you.
3. Laugh. Laughter is good for your body and soul. It relieves stress and releases a natural chemical in your body for mental wellness. If the people around you aren’t laughing, leave them.
4. Stop/Think/Respond. When a person is stressed it can be easy to flip off at the mouth. Begin to be mindful of your thoughts. More than likely your thoughts are negative when you are stressed or worried. Negative thinking leads to feeling negative and behaving in a negative manner. Change the negative thought to a positive statement. Please remember that I am not asking you to ignore how you are truly feeling. Acknowledge the feeling but encourage yourself afterward. You can stop or decrease the drama in your life just by controlling and changing your thoughts.
Lastly, listen to what your body is telling you. Do not put off resting, eating healthy, exercising, and visiting the doctor.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Rest, Reflection, and Preparation
In November 2009, I took a much needed vacation and during my daily meditation three words strongly resonated within me- Rest, Reflection, and Preparation. I ignored those words for a few days, but by the end of the week I scribbled the words down in my journal. Little did I know that those three words had a purpose.
In January 2010, I fasted and prayed for 21 days. February 2010, all hell broke loose and in March 2010, I came out of the storm. Interestingly enough, I was prepared for the storm and was at peace during it. There was a lesson for me to learn. I learned to be still (Psalm 46:10) and share my worries and fears (Psalm 55:22). I had to be patient (Psalm 37:7). The resting period was difficult for me, I had to learn to trust (Proverbs 3:5) in the process. I could see obstacles being moved for me in the reflection stage once I began to search inward (Psalm 51:10). I watched what I said(Psalm 34:13,14) and how I said it (Proverbs 18:21, 22). There were some people I had to let go in order to move forward (1 Corinthians 15:33). By the time March came around I knew what I was supposed to do (Psalm 37:23) and was unafraid to start a new journey. Believe it or not, this journey has new experiences and opportunities each day- good and bad. Nevertheless, those three words are ever evolving in my life.
Now its your turn. I want you to make this year the year of rest, reflection, and preparation. Don't hesitate, get going.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
In January 2010, I fasted and prayed for 21 days. February 2010, all hell broke loose and in March 2010, I came out of the storm. Interestingly enough, I was prepared for the storm and was at peace during it. There was a lesson for me to learn. I learned to be still (Psalm 46:10) and share my worries and fears (Psalm 55:22). I had to be patient (Psalm 37:7). The resting period was difficult for me, I had to learn to trust (Proverbs 3:5) in the process. I could see obstacles being moved for me in the reflection stage once I began to search inward (Psalm 51:10). I watched what I said(Psalm 34:13,14) and how I said it (Proverbs 18:21, 22). There were some people I had to let go in order to move forward (1 Corinthians 15:33). By the time March came around I knew what I was supposed to do (Psalm 37:23) and was unafraid to start a new journey. Believe it or not, this journey has new experiences and opportunities each day- good and bad. Nevertheless, those three words are ever evolving in my life.
Now its your turn. I want you to make this year the year of rest, reflection, and preparation. Don't hesitate, get going.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Stick to It
How many times have you made a new year's resolution only to never achieve it? You might have wanted to lose weight, save more money, buy a house, get out of debt, or go back to school. Nevertheless, at the end of the year you sit and reflect on what you didn't do and feel like crap. Have you ever wondered what held you back?
Ask yourself, "What got in the way? What kept me from doing this?" Get a pen and paper and write your answers down. You may have a long list of excuses. Double check your the list for procrastination, distractions, laziness, and fear.
In 2011, commit to establishing realistic goals that can be achieved. Your goals should be specific. You may want to lose weight but that's not specific. Saying you will lose 20 pounds this year is specific. Develop objectives (or steps)to help accomplish the goals such as exercising for three days a week for one hour, eating baked food versus fried, etc. Next, get support from people you can trust who will motivate and encourage you.
This year you have to do something different. Your way hasn't been working for you. Set your goals and stick to it.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
Ask yourself, "What got in the way? What kept me from doing this?" Get a pen and paper and write your answers down. You may have a long list of excuses. Double check your the list for procrastination, distractions, laziness, and fear.
In 2011, commit to establishing realistic goals that can be achieved. Your goals should be specific. You may want to lose weight but that's not specific. Saying you will lose 20 pounds this year is specific. Develop objectives (or steps)to help accomplish the goals such as exercising for three days a week for one hour, eating baked food versus fried, etc. Next, get support from people you can trust who will motivate and encourage you.
This year you have to do something different. Your way hasn't been working for you. Set your goals and stick to it.
Have a sweet day,
Shaneka
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