Stress Release

Stress is a fact of life, but being stressed out should not. We don't always have control over what happens to us, but that doesn't mean we have to react to a difficult, challenging situations by becoming frazzled or feeling overwhelmed or distraught. Be advised that there is good stress, and there is bad stress. Good stress is the type that propels a person to excel, to reach new heights or to complete a big project on time. Bad stress comes from conflict or worries. It keeps us from sleeping and enjoying happiness, the kind of stress that just calls out for relief. Here are some valuable stress-relief tips and techniques that you can follow right now to aid you in your quest for a life filled with quietude.

1. Try a Tonic. A study at Duke University in Durham, NC, found homeopathy effective in quelling anxiety disorders. Look for stress formulas such as Nerve Tonic or Sedalia in your health food store, or consult a licensed homeopath.
2. By understanding how we allow our minds to captured by worries and fears, then being mindful enough to replace those worries and fears with calmer images is a truly obvious but often overlooked way to reduce stress. Bring your entire physical being to a calm state. Use meditation techniques that involve visualization of something calm, like a blank screen or clouds floating by.
3. Acupressure: Traditional Chinese acupressure balls work on certain points in the body and releases stress. They are available in various shapes and sizes and are easy to carry.
4. Harmony In Foods. When the mind is distressed, people tend to eat the wrong foods and disturb their mental equilibrium. They drink too much coffee, sugar and carbohydrate based foods resulting in disturbance in the body's ability to regulate energy. Instead, one should enjoy fresh fruits, whole grain foods and low fat dairy products. These harmonize the body clock, and at the same time, the mind is also given a chance to relax without triggering mood swings.
5. Laugh. Laughter is a great way to relieve stress. If you find something funny, have a good belly laugh. Watch funny movies. Read funny books.
6. Accept. If you can�t fix a situation that is causing you extreme stress then accept it as it is. Adjust your approach to it. Look for ways to see positive things. Do not dwell on the negative. Above all, if the situation is abusive, either physically or emotionally (this includes work situations also) seek professional help through counseling.
7. Pare down your to-do list. Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you�ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the �shoulds� and the �musts.� Drop tasks that aren�t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
8. Reduce the urge to be "perfect". This is a big one. Just tell yourself that you won't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
9. Dab essential oils on your wrist to act as a reminder to remember to relax more.
10. Utilize relaxation techniques; Yoga, Meditation, Breathing, etc.

Stress will not suddenly disappear in modern day life. It will remain and even increase over time. To reduce and manage stress takes a commitment to do so. Make a commitment to practice or do any of the above tips and chances are stress levels will begin to fall to a range where it is manageable and causes no long-term damage to your health and relationships. Now, that's worth making a commitment.