Comments on: Stress – Five Simple Ways to Relax

By: donna

donna — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:26 +0000

It seems like stress becomes so much a part of our lives, like me, It seems like I am so used to it, although I do need to unwind and need some relief every now and then. If I sit for too long at a time and do nothing, I become bored and antsy, and need to find something, anything to do.. But on those days where everythng seems crazy, I welcome the peace and quite.

By: Liza

Liza — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:32:39 +0000

I find it very interesting that many clients are stay at home moms. This just goes to show that this job is indeed thankless and that we need to do more to help the mothers in these situations. While there are many who would not trade this experience for anything, it can be a very isolating feeling to be left at home all day and then have to continue the job thru the nightime hours as well. I can see that for many stay at homers that it must feel as if they never get any down time and the job never ends. I can easily see how this would escalate the stress in their lives and cause them to seek an outlet thru counseling.

By: Debbie Devine

Debbie Devine — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:38:59 +0000

Thanks everyone for sharing your de-stress tips. Exercise, massage are all wonderful.
Susan, I see a lot of stay at home moms as counseling clients and the number one stressor is the 24-7 aspect of the job and feeling unsupported by society in general. Don’t let the stress overwhelm you before you seek parenting guidance and answers from a licensed therapist. Take care of YOU or “the whole operation” goes down!
Debbie

By: Ashlee

Ashlee — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:14:30 +0000

I love to meditate… This is so relaxing to me and I envision a serene area that I would love to be, just me and me alone…. I like to imagine that I am on a secluded beach with cliffs all around showing off beautiful greenery and bright blue skies

By: Lesslyn

Lesslyn — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:12:29 +0000

I have tried running and although it gives me a breath of fresh air, It is so hard on my shins… I find just working out for about 15 minutes a day clears my head.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:30:51 +0000

Massage therapy sounds wonderful…. Just wish I knew how to do it.

By: Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:16:31 +0000

Massage therapy is great too. I’ve just started doing this to help rid my body (i.e. knots, tension) of the stress. It’s wonderful!

By: Joely

Joely — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:57:11 +0000

Has anyone tried yoga? That always helps me end my stressful days on a more positive note.

By: Alana

Alana — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:16:32 +0000

The breathing exercise work really well for me. I have a job with a lot of stress and I always take a little time during my lunch break to do some of the guided breathing exercises and to get the day back in focus so that I can just make it through it!

By: Amy H

Amy H — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:13:19 +0000

I like the examples that you gave for relieving and helping to reduce stress but I have another one that always works for me. I started running almost two years ago for exercise, and not only have I been pleased with how this has helped to transform my outer self, but it has worked wonders for my inner self as well. When I have had the most horrible day all I have to do is put on the running shoes when I get home and either take off for a run outside or on the treadmill and immediately all of my stress melts away. I do not know what it is about this activity that does this but it works and I am not gonna stop until the feet stop working. This has made such a tremendous difference for me in my life and I hope that others will consider adding a little activity in addition to the other great ideas listed here to help get rid of all of the nagging stress and anxiety that so many of us carry around with us on a daily basis.

By: Tawhnee

Tawhnee — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:21:22 +0000

I do the breathing excercises almost every day. My job gets very stressful at times and there are some times where i just need to step away from it all, go somewhere quiet and just Breathe. This really does work. Glad to see this article

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:51:20 +0000

Very good article. I have heard these steps before when I remember, I try to take several Deep breaths. I have also heard Stress prevents you from losing weight due to the cortisol and that is something I do not need.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:51:14 +0000

I told myself that 2 years would be very stressful with a baby and preschooler. I was patient with my baby but had really bad mood swings with my husband. My husband helps when at home but his work day is long and most of the time I dont have the heart to ask him to help me. Today at 4 my son is still a handful. He is very well behaved otherwise but is extremely hyper at home. I work from home these days but I am still an at home mom. I find his whims and fancies just too much to handle these days. I am still very stressed as it is difficult to get any me time through the day. How do I destress?

By: Belinda

Belinda — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:49:35 +0000

I really love the guided imagery. Not only with Stress, but when I want to fall asleep, I use the guided imagery to lull me off to sleep.