Browsing the blog archives for June, 2009.



Using Tai Chi To Lower Your Stress!

Stress, Tai Chi, stress levels

Tai ChiStress, as you have been reading is something that you are bound to get.  As a human being, you are going to sometimes feel stressed, the key to dealing with it and knowing how to control it and that is exactly what this blog is all about.  In this blog, we are going to talk about using Tai Chi and how you can use it to relieve your stress!  For those of you that have no idea what Tai Chi is, you should read the description below.

Tai Chi is actually a series of very slow and very gentle movements.  It is a constantly flow of body movements that really were designed to emphasize concentration and relaxation, which is exactly what you need when you are stressed out.  What you will get with Tai Chi is actually a conscious increase of the blood flow so you will have a bunch of energy throughout the day.

Tai Chi is also used primarily today to calm down your mind as it is all about concentrating on your breathing and movements.  So use it – it works, I can promise you that!

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Using Stone Therapy Massage To Release Stress!

Mindfulness, Stress

Smiling female face - Hot stone massage in the day spaIn this day and age, stress is going to be apart of everyone’s life … especially in these trying times with the auto industry in the wreck its in and so many people losing their jobs.  However, that is not what we are going to talk about, we are going to talk about how you can get rid of all of that stress inside of your body.  One sure fire way to release all of the toxins out of your body is going to be by getting a stone massage.

These types of massages are definitely the base way to get rid of all of the toxins that are in your body because the hot stones actually press right against all of your pressure points to release those toxins.  Now, you are probably wondering what happens to the toxins once they are released, you actually wash them away once you start drinking water!

Massage in general is a great way to get rid of all of the stress in your body, so if you are feeling stressed, make sure you schedule a massage!

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Using Aromatherapy To Relieve Stress Naturally

Aromatherapy, Mindfulness, Stress, Work Related Stress, stress levels

Relieve Stress NaturallyTo be completely honest, aromatherapies are one of those things that everyone in the world should know about and know how to use for their own benefits.  Like did you that you can use aromatherapy to relieve your stress?  Well, I didn’t and now I do and that is exactly what we are going to explore in this blog!  What scents will really assist you in getting rid of your stress and what you should use whenever you are feeling stressed out.

Firstly, you should know that there are actually four different treatments that you can use to relieve your stress and they are:

• Mix 1 drop each of ylang-ylang to 3 drops of grapefruit.
• Combine 3 drops of bergamot with 1 drop each of geranium and frankincense.
• Blend 3 drops of clary sage and 1 drop of lemon and 1 drop of lavender.
• Mix 1 drop of veviter with 2 drops each of Roman chamomile and lavender.

So if you are looking for a way for your stress to be relieved, you should absolutely make sure that you give one combination a try or all of them!

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Writing Out Your Thoughts: Journaling as Stress Relief

Stress

journalingYou know what the experts all say.  They say that, when you are feeling stressed, talking about it is the best way to relieve it.  You are supposed to discuss your stress factors with anyone who will listen.  Talk to friends, talk to family members, talk to therapists — talk to someone. For some of us, however, that is easier said than done.  In theory, talking our feelings out makes sense; in practice, though, many people are wary of doing some.  We may not want to burden other people or we may simply not want to open ourselves up that way.

So, why not talk to yourself?  Now, of course, that does not mean walking down the cereal aisle in your local grocery store, discussing your stress factors — though, you know what?  If that helps, go for it.

Specifically, however, keeping a journal can be enormously beneficial in helping you to reduce stress.  In a journal, you do not have to worry about offending anyone.  You can rant all you want without hurting anyone’s feelings or censoring yourself at all.  For a journal like this, however, designed to be solely for you and to help you relax and relieve stress, an online journal might not be the best option — unless you take the appropriate measures to make sure it is private.

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