What is Stress? Wellness Coach
What is Stress?
Stress vs Distress
STRESS is good….we need it to stay motivated, stimulated, helps us to face challenges and to solve problems and it keeps us alert.
STRESS is a very natural and import part of our lives, without it there wouldn’t be any life at all, however, we need to learn to listen to our bodies, minds, and soul when we have switched from stress to distress.
WE HAVE all heard the “fight or flight” reaction and when our bodies tune into that, it is sending signals to our nervous system that it needs to act on quick notice, so the idea is to keep our lives manageable…..right, easy for me to say… J…..so here I am going to go back a little to our thoughts….stressful and negative outlook/thoughts is when we put our bodies into overreact and/or overload, it is our thoughts and feelings the we perceive and interpret that effect the body, so, our thoughts and feelings are very import components in maintaining our stress level in the “good” area and not let it get to the distress caliber.
SIGNS of stress are different for different people just like different peoples stress levels are different and things they view as stress are different, but the following symptoms are some of the ways you can tell if you are in stress and give you notice to do procedures to diminish it before it turns to distress:
TensionIrritability
Feeling excessively tired
Trouble sleeping
A pounding heart
Stomach upset
Sweating palms
Inability to concentrate
The next article will be on What Causes Stress and eventually we will get to things to do to help keep stress at a manageable rate so it doesn’t go into distress.
THOUGHT FOR DAY: “Everything that happens is moving you to live a bigger truth” -Alan Cohen-
About the Author: Darlene has researched, practiced and implemented many spiritual and personal growth paths and now offers these services for her clients: Wise Woman Teachings Wellness Coach; Crystal Readings for Vibrant Living; Gentle Touch Energy Healer; Spa Treatments for Vibrant Living. She resides in California in her own personal wellness center and sanctuary. She brings her wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self to you in all that she does. Darlene's mission is to teach and encourage individuals how to find and maintain their inner balance for the mind, body, spirit connection; which brings peace, joy and prosperity into their lives. Receive her f.ree Inspiration For Daily Lives Newsletter at Spirited Boutique Darlene Siddons
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