In our busy lives filled with work and family obligations as well as daily stressors, it is easy for us to forget to take the time to renew our bodies and our minds. But, renew them we must! This is the key to restoring and maintaining the balance of our physical, mental and emotional well-being.
"Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace." ~ Joan Borysenko
Without continuous renewal of these three aspects on a regular basis, you will eventually succumb to the negative reactions caused by stress: anxiety, anger, disappointment, regret and feeling overwhelmed. The proven way to reversing this is to being incorporating destressing activities and mindsets into your daily life.
· Revitalize - Disconnect yourself from all electronic devices and distractions. Schedule blocks of time to relax your mind and your body. Take a peaceful walk outside and breathe in the fresh air, meditate in a quiet room in your house or do a relaxing activity that makes you feel happy.
· Appreciation - Take a few minutes each day to remind yourself how much you appreciate (and are grateful for) the positive things in your life. Declare to yourself how you have the spiritual and emotional strength to overcome obstacles or stressors you encounter in your daily life - believe the affirmations that you make.
· Laughter - Be sure to incorporate humor and silliness into your life as much as possible! Studies show when a person laughs and is experiencing true joy, their body releases oxytocin - a hormone that neutralizes the effect that the stress hormone cortisol has on the body and mind. Watching comedies, talking with people who make you laugh or reading a funny book are good ways to get you laughing and smiling!
Throughout processes and activities that renew are very beneficial to your mental, physical and emotional well-being. It is important to take care of yourself so you can enjoy life to it's fullest while equipping yourself to handle any curve balls that life throws your way.
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