Listening to water fall sounds….Staying sane in the world filled with daily stress and constant new demands of my online home business can be quite challenging and sometimes impossible. As we know 70% of all medical problems are stress related and honestly there is no quick fix. However, there are few solutions or tips that can help anyone. They are very simple and so often overlooked.
Especially due to the economic condition our country and the world is today no wonder more and more people are depressed, overweight and develop chronic health conditions. What should we do? We feel we are stuck in this mess and we often do not know whom to listen to and whom can listen to us.
First and foremost we must put stress in its place like a misbehaving child who is out of control and we must basicly do the same with our stress. We must recognize we have a problem and determine what we must do about it. I learned to focus on the important matters in my life despite the daily distractions.. I call them “destructive distractions” since they carry the destructive power. I learned to regroup and refocus on my priorities to easy anxiety and create a balanced life. My best advice- find time for yourself!
Now, let’s talk about 10 easy ways to keep sane. Lets fun begin.
1. Do Deep Breathing.
Honestly, sometimes we get so rushed and pushed in so many directions and occupied with life and run like madmen we tend to forget to slow down and smell the roses. We must slow down and take few deep breaths. It helps us to calm down, to gather our thoughts and start all over or move on. I love to listen to calming water fall sounds and relax just by closing my eyes and connecting with the nature sounds.
2. Stay Positive
You tell me, “Yeah, Tatyana, right” Positive people get better outcome in any difficult situation. It does not mean that positive people do not get stressed. They do. They just handle it differently. Their mind is programmed to expect positive results. Negative and positive cannot exist together, so we must choose one or the other.
When things went wrong with my online home business or something just did not work the way I expected I often felt like giving up or quiting but I made a choice of being positive no matter I was hurt or disapointed because I knew something better would come out of it.
3. Pamper yourself
Relaxing bath with candle light, talking a long walk or listening to soothing music. You deserve to love your mind and your body and create positive energy around yourself. I love to listen to reiki healing music I found on youtube and even few minutes of listening helps to release negative energy that can build up. As they say “If Momma is not happy, nobody is happy”
4. Do not worry about little things in life.
If it is not a big deal let it go. We often put too much attention to things that just do not matter.
5. Learn to forgive
Forgive others when and forgive yourself for the things you have done. Believe in forgiveness and forget it. Forgeting is a part of forgiveness.
6. De-Clutter Your life
Decluttering your life means less stress. Do not feel that you have to be a supermom or a superdad and try to do things at once. Multitasking can clutter your life and create chaos. Determine what needs to be done first and stick to your plan
7. Use the word “NO”
It is quite negative word but it could be your best friend. We must learn to say “No” to requests and demands of others and isolate ourselves from the rushed world. I love making casseroles, stews and bake desserts for friends who are sick or just had a baby and need assistance or just watching someone’s else child when I have a jungle at home just with my two boys. We are afraid to say NO b ecause we wonder what people would think of us or if they think less of us. NO is powerful word, so learn to use it wisely.
8. Find positive people
Surround yourself with positive people who understand and support your life, your vision and believe in you. They can enrich your life in many ways
9. Be Grateful
Count your blessings, one by one. Consider all your challenges as blessings because there is a beauty in challenges. Be grateful for happy and joyous moments in life. Be grateful for little things that bring smile to you. As they say pray when rains and pray when sun shines. It is all GOOD.
” To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven” Johannes Gaertner
10. Take care of your body.
Make sure sleep at least 8 hours. An adult in America sleeps on average 5 hours a night. No wonder why people are stressed and tired. Sleep deprivation on the top of bad eating habbits is the cause of many health problems. Create an exercise program and do it every day. Make it a habbit. I choose Beachbody fitness program for myself to stay fit and be emotionally balanced. Our well-being is a mirror of who we are.
Remember only you are in control of your life and well being. Take baby steps and practice simple things that can ease your anxiety and create more harmony and balance. Life is not always a bed of roses and learning how to improve your life takes time and wisdom.
I want to end with a beautiful and simple quote “Things do not change, we change”… Do not be afraid to make little changes in your life because it is all for your good.
Have a great week!
Tatyana Gann, Nashville TN
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