By Tammi C. Walker, Life Coach of Dreams Are A Reality
www.dreamsareareality.com
How do you know when you are stressed? Generally I have two indicators. My lower back will be killing me and I get acne. I am doing good because I was not getting acne for some years now. But with work and school, I am seeing some bumps appear. Let me stop you right now bumps. :-) We all get stressed. It can be from work, school, our kids, our family, a relationship, finances, health or many other factors. I have a list of things I do to keep my stress in check and it works. Don't judge me either over some of my items. :-) Just kidding.
- Journal. I try to journal every day. It truly works. While I am doing this, some days I am adding my daily, weekly, monthly and very long term goals.
- Jump on my trampoline/rebounder. The trampoline keeps my cells in line, helps the oxygen flow better and I get a good night's rest after I do it.
- Play tennis - The energy I feel after a game of tennis is amazing. Generally it is the next day that my energy goes up.
- Sing karaoke and yes I am darn good at it too! I also sing duets with other karaoke singers from all around the world on line. LOVE IT!
- Watch a funny sitcom or my favorite shows. Empire, Being Mary Jane, old episodes of Sanford and Son, Martin as well as some of Tyler Perry's shows.
- Watch the Chicago Bulls or football. I won't say the Bears persay because they elevate my stress. :-) Any sports basically I love to watch.
- Crank up my music and dance. I love music. I also download some old school music.
- Meditate - Don't do it as much as I need to but it truly helps!!
- Carry my spiritual books with me. My Mom left me with some great books. They are small and fit in your purse. I have a few of them with me and I MUST pull them out at work some days.
- Talk to Eddy, my sisters my relatives and good friends. Talking to others helps. You can hear their problems (smile) or hear their voice. It is soothing. - This is a tough one because you may want to avoid some people. I am serious here too.
I can actually keep going but these are some great tools. Do you have a list in place? What do you do when you are stressed? Keep your list in your head or on paper and put a plan in place.
Take care of yourself now friend. You are the only you you got.
