I normally joke that if stress were a dress...I\'d wear a size 2! As a small girl, I was afraid of every thing: moving escalators, the sound of a train...the first day of school. I interpreted the ever-changing environment as chaos. Momma worried about my coping abilities. It is ironic that as an adult I thrive in the world of expert speaking, thinking about that for a great number of, \"public speaking\" is fear #1. How can an ultra-sensitive gal survive in a from time to time overwhelming world? I anxiety for success!

Stress! 1 size does not fit all!

It's critical to understand that stress is the \'deterioration\' our bodies experience as we adjust to our ever changing environment. It's also valuable to be conscious of our individual stress tolerance. My Dad couldn\'t wait to retire, though my Momma dreaded it.

Anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes. My greatest friend (the mother of 9 year old triplet boys) thrives on lots of action and change. For her, a relaxing vacation is a stay at a tennis camp to focus on her tennis game and deciding on a paint color for her living room wall is stressful. For me, a tennis camp would be a stress nightmare, whilst for me, deciding on a color and painting a wall is a way I recharge and renew.

Signs of Tension

We know that in particular amounts, anxiety can add depth and enrichment to our lives. The objective is not to get rid of stress. Insufficient anxiety can lead to a depressed feeling and excessive tension can leave us feeling \"high strung.\" If we turn into aware and have an understanding of our tension triggers, we can either change the sources of tension (not generally realistic) or increase our capacity to manage stressors.

The signs of stress can take place in your mind (confusion, poor judgment, inability to concentrate), body, (stiff neck, back discomfort, shortness of breath, headache) emotions (resentment, anxiety, oversensitivity) and actions (laugh or cry at inappropriate times, isolation, grinding teeth) Anxiety symptoms are wide and varied. Pay Attention! If you have over-extended your tension muscles, you need to obtain ways to reduce or manage your anxiety. Why? Considering that unrelieved tension can lead to severe illness.

Ten Effortless Stress Busters

1. \"M\" Word - A grande instead of a vente, 1 glass of wine instead of two, ask for a doggie bag, take a walk instead of a run and \"do you really require the sweater in every single color? Practice moderation.

2. Take Recess -Take a minute to connect to you - where are you feeling your stress? Does your neck feel a kink? Do your ankles feel stiff? Take a recess - and pay attention to where you are feeling anxiety in your body, take care of it and feel instant relief.

three. Conscious Breathing - Lie down on a flat surface, location your hand on your belly, just above your navel, breathe in via your nose and feel your belly slightly rise and exhale totally and deeply permitting your belly to drop back down. Deep breathing helps to flush out the lymphatic system. Poor lymph drainage causes fatigue, weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle loss, inflammation and host of other symptoms. .

four. Light Side - Watch a funny movie, invest time with light-hearted pals, and play with a child to bring out your inner child. Look for techniques to lighten up by discovering the funny in life.

five. No Far more Ms. Nice Girl - Practice saying \"No\" ... or saying \"Let me believe about it.\" You are not performing yourself a favor by continually performing favors for other people.

6. Switch Gears - Do a productive, controllable task: clean the bathroom, water the plants, make the bed or balance your checkbook. Handling your money may well feel like stress but knowing the bottom-line (whatever it is) is empowering.

7. Move It - Take a walk around the block...scoot your chair away from your desk, palms down, flat on the desk and let your head and shoulders hang by way of your arm. Breathe! Physical movement whether it\'s a brisk walk or a easy stretch can release tension and tension.

8. Buddy Break - Call a friend to vent anxiety. Just talking helps to release stress and gives you the perspective to let things go.

9. Sleep on It - Take a warm soothing bath, read a soul nurturing book and get a fantastic night\'s sleep to restore balance mind, body and spirit.

10. Forget Best - What\'s wonderful about you and your life? Perfection is an illusion and no one \"has the ball game.\" You will feel less stressed if you focus on what\'s great, instead of what you require to alter.

\"Tension for success!\" Fill your closet with an array of sizes. Be prepared when \'duty calls\' or life tosses you a curve ball. Other days turn down the volume....lighten your load and slip into something a lot more comfy.