Stress is detrimental to the quality of our life, both in the way we emotionally feel along with negatively impacting our physical health and wellbeing. Here are a few simple techniques to try in order to release the hold that stress has on you.
DISRUPT THE NARRATIVE:
When your mind is racing, and you become aware of it label it “THINKING” to break the cycle. Then focus on taking a few slower deep breaths, saying inhale and exhale to yourself as you’re breathing. Repeat this concept as needed to slow down your mind.
LOOK WITHIN:
Once you get a handle on slowing down your racing mind, dig deeper. What life lessons have you been taught about having to be busy to have worth, or do you consider a balanced life a failure. Become curious about the “why”.
FIND TIME FOR THE POSITIVE:
Intentionally create time to focus on what’s going well. Begin a daily gratitude practice, find 3 things that are new + good. Cultivating a positive mindset is just like getting better at anything in life, its simply requires practice.
Samantha Sidari is the founder of Yoga, Food and Mood, working with both individuals and corporations in their quest to live more healthfully through movement (yoga), food (health coaching, cooking classes) and mood (mindfulness). Learn more at www.YogaFoodandMood.com
