Hot Mommas~Fit and Fabulous MISSION EIGHT

Lower Your Stress ~ Energize Yourself

Have you ever noticed that when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or sleep-deprived, your motivation level, focus and energy seem to be very low?? What if you discovered some stress relieving options to help combat rough patches and energize your body, mind and spirit? Stress is a key component to bad health. It can be linked to heart disease, metabolic disorders, obesity, and pre-mature death.  That is serious and it is important that we take action.  The beauty is that this is a very enjoyable Mission. You will find yourself finding pleasure in the practice of your Stress Relief - Sanity Solutions.

1) IDENTIFY: Define Your Personal Stress Relief -Sanity Solutions.  Write it (or them) down in your journal or on the “Sanity Solutions” Printable received in your morning email.  By defining your solution, you will be able to turn to it when stressful times arise and you will recover more quickly, re-energizing yourself and getting back on track.

2)PRACTICE: In order to get in habit of combating stressful times – reflect upon your Sanity Solutions and practice one of them each day.  You may find that you are more peaceful, productive and energetic because of it.  It does not have to be the same one each day; just practice any one of your defined solutions.

Everyone is different; therefore stress relief will come in diverse ways.  Some people like high intensity stress relievers. My husband for example, will go for a power lift or hill run to work through stressful days.  On the other hand, I would prefer a quiet moment alone to breathe deeply and do some gentle yoga stretches.  

I will share some ideas with you and you can choose to utilize them, or create your own. Personally, I am an avid Yogi and really enjoy the gentle relaxation that comes from the combo of a Pilates and Yoga inspired technique.  Read an earlier Blog Post that includes 5 simple steps to find relaxation – can be utilized anywhere, anytime:

http://fitfancyandfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/take-breather-small-dose-of-yoga-stress.html

Elizabeth Scott is a contributor to About.com (a Medical Board reviewed site). She has written 2 great articles with a total of 50 Stress Relief Ideas.  Each idea has a link that explains it in depth. It is a great reminder that stress relief can come as simply as sharing laughter with a friend, taking a bath or playing games.  Check out both lists and allow it to inspire and broaden your Sanity Solutions List.

First List of 25: http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/a/stressrelievers.htm

Second List 26-50: http://stress.about.com/od/tensiontamers/a/25_relievers.htm

This week’s Mission may appear simple and seem of low intensity. The truth is Mission Eight is a keystone on our healthy lifestyle journey. If we can master our psyche and learn to help ourselves find inner peace and confidence, we can conquer anything! 

Best wishes this week and Namaste*

*Yoga Closing Salutation with a variety of meanings, the basic: “may all that is good and calm in my spirit, honor all that is good in yours”.

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