Strategies For Stress Relief
June 12, 2017
Various ways to beat stress and live healthy and happy.
Strategies For Stress Relief by Mark Bell, CPLC, C.H.
I help many people quit smoking, lose weight, gain motivation and achieve their goals using Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Quite often, the underlying issue is really stress. So, of course, I use a variety of effective techniques for stress reduction. This article expands on my series of stress reduction blog articles and allows a deeper understanding.
As part of the process оf curing аn illness, promoting health & vitality and preventing illness and premature aging, іt is important tо gradually move towards a daily life that is less stressful. Stress eventually wears out a person: body and mind. Exercise can help with stress relief because іt provides a way for the body to release tension and pent-up frustration.
Along with the techniques I have mentioned before, yoga is another good method fоr stress relief. These activities provide calming and relaxing sensory input for stress relief and can be done by almost anyone depending on one's lifestyle and preference. Everyone experiencing stress ideally wants to overcome this tension in the best possible way and there are many stress relief products available at present. For actual established techniques, prayer or connecting with the cosmos is for some people one of the best sources оf stress relief that you can experience. Yoga can allow this connection while releasing physical and mental stress in a most effective way.
What is yoga and how can it help with stress relief?
Yoga is a broad term for a series оf personal practices, which bring together your physical, mental and spiritual parts with the goal оf attaining a state оf wholeness and completeness. Yoga is an ancient practice that reduces stress and tension. Yoga exercises involve the body, mind and spirit together. Yoga can lower blood pressure and levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. Yoga allows you to build up a natural response to stress and bring a relaxed state more easily into your daily life.
Some people go to yoga or meditation centers or take retreats regularly at such centers in order to learn and to be around people who are positive and taking care of themselves. And while none of us can avoid stress, but we can return to a state of balance and regulation through a variety of means, including deep breathing, meditation, and exercise. Yoga teaches you a series of stationary and moving poses called asanas and a form of breath control known as pranayama, as well as concentration techniques. All of this means is that yoga can teach a person to relieve stress.
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques can add enormous power to other holistic healing techniques. Stress management and stress reduction techniques help you to cope with stress resulting from events live divorce, losing your job, children getting into trouble, caring for a sick relative, preparing for an exam, or just your daily commute. Common techniques for stress relief include:
Self Hypnosis
Changing lifestyle habits
Positive changes in thinking
Positive emotional responses
Controlled Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
You can practice easily techniques like controlled breathing exercises or yoga when you feel your stress levels soaring.
It Really Is Possible To Find Stress Relief
Juggling work and home life can mean finding a balance between the two, starting first with managing stress at work, and this is where some employers have become enlightened to the stresses of modern 24/7 life. Some employers offer in-house massage and aromatherapy during work hours for a natural holistic approach to stress relief in the workplace.
Some excellent ideas for stress relief are the following: relaxation exercises, deep breathing, yoga, weight loss, joining a sports team, and finding a relaxing hobby such as knitting or model building. Exercise is a tried and tested technique for stress relief. From doing gentle stretching exercises to keeping up in a physically demanding aerobics class, stress relief can be achieved through a wide range of exercise. Interacting with other people during exercise can provide additional stress relief.
One of the most important aspects of stress relief is to find a system that you like and stick with it. Reinforcement is key. The subconscious mind loves reinforcement and tends to get the picture when you repeatedly show it the mindset you desire. Since I mostly practice in Charlotte, NC I also recommend the local parks and places of calm. Regardless where you live, find your place of calm.
You can find easy to follow directions for many stress relief systems at: The Stress Relief Oracle Cards System.
Enjoy!
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Are you tired of feeling like your insides are on fire, night after night? Do you struggle with heartburn, bloating, and discomfort that never seems to end? If so, you may be one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from acid reflux. But fear not! There is hope for relief, and it comes in the form of hypnosis and other natural techniques. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing painful symptoms. While medication can provide temporary relief, there are many holistic approaches that can offer long-term solutions without the side effects of drugs. One such approach is hypnosis. Hypnosis is a state of focused relaxation and heightened suggestibility that can help your mind overcome negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to acid reflux. By accessing this state through guided meditation or working with a trained hypnotherapist, you can learn to manage stress and anxiety, which are common triggers for acid reflux. Additionally, hypnosis can help you change your relationship with food by reducing cravings for trigger foods and increasing your awareness of hunger and fullness cues. But hypnosis isn't the only technique that can bring relief. Here are some other natural methods that have been shown to reduce acid reflux symptoms: 1. Mindful eating: Eating slowly, savoring your food, and paying attention to your body's signals can help prevent overeating and reduce acid reflux. 2. Avoid trigger foods: Common trigger foods include citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods, and fatty or fried foods. Keeping a food diary can help you identify which foods trigger your symptoms. 3. Raise the head of your bed: Elevating the head of your bed by 6-8 inches can help prevent stomach acid from flowing back up into the esophagus while you sleep. 4. Manage stress: Stress can exacerbate acid reflux symptoms. Practicing yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises can help you manage stress and promote relaxation. 5. Lose weight: Excess weight can put pressure on the stomach, causing acid reflux. Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can help alleviate symptoms. 6. Quit smoking: Smoking can weaken the muscles in the lower esophagus, making it easier for stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus. Quitting smoking can help improve symptoms. 7. Limit alcohol consumption: Alcohol can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus. Drinking in moderation or avoiding alcohol altogether can help reduce symptoms. In conclusion, acid reflux doesn't have to control your life. With the help of hypnosis and other natural techniques, you can unlock relief from the discomfort and pain of acid reflux. So take the first step today and explore these holistic approaches to find the solution that works best for you. Remember, it's all about finding balance and taking care of yourself - mind, body, and spirit. If you would like assistance with reducing acid reflux and stress, or if you would like to quit smoking, lose weight, or limit cravings, please reach out to us. Please talk to your doctor concerning any medical issues or symptoms. Hypnosis can in many cases work extremely well, but I always recommend keeping your doctor informed.