Yesterday, I was in Silicon Valley, where Steve Jobs grew up. I met incredible people who confirmed that no matter how smart or successful we appear, we all have similar challenges and want the same things. more »
This morning I got an email that in the past would have sent me to the deli line for a taylor ham, egg and cheese and a Yoohoo, with the hopes that it would make me feel better. BTW- that’s not the breakfast of champions. 
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Stressed? Try this relaxing breathing strategy, live from Wall Street.
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Yes, without a doubt. I remember I once saw a client who came to me with chronic back pain. I would treat her and she would feel better for days, even weeks. Then, suddenly, I’d get a call that her pain was back. After a while she saw a pattern to her pain. More stress in her life meant more physical pain.
Why? Stress depresses the immune system so your body becomes weaker and less able to fight off pain and illness. Also, when we’re stressed, we’re more likely to eat “bad” foods and not exercise and take care of ourselves.
What to do? You can’t get rid of stress. Instead, identify what causes you stress and have strategies ready to combat it. FFR members click here for some past stress strategies > Also, click here to watch “5 Steps to Decrease Stress” >
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Yes, I’m still in Arizona trying to get back east. If you live on the east coast I hope you and your family are safe and have power.
We gave the attendees of the wellness summit I spoke at a questionnaire. Every single person indicated they were stressed.
One thing I’ve noticed about being here, besides the oven temperatures, is that I am actually less stressed. Even though I want to get back to my family and have things to do, I feel a little more relaxed than I do at home. I’ve had long leisurely meals with my traveling partners and got a chance to know them a little better. I’ve spent time just sitting and doing nothing (once I got over the initial anxiety of doing nothing, I relaxed . I think it’s because I’m out of my usual routine and my thoughts are distracted from my daily grind. I can’t control my situation so I have tried to accept it and enjoy the quiet.
So, today, to feel less stressed, try to get away from your daily grind for a few minutes or a few hours. Take a walk, or drive somewhere different. Sit a little longer in solitude, or direct your mind away from your to do list. Call someone or spend time with a friend and enjoy the moment. Talk about things you usually don’t make the time to talk about. This distraction may be enough to lessen your stress by changing your routine. Your to do list will be waiting for you, take this time for yourself. You work hard and you’re a good person. Reward yourself with time and silence.
I will follow my own advice tomorrow, as I travel for 15 hours to get home. I’ll try to relax if you do See you back home.
Two words, “Take Action”. My mentor Barry Farber taught me this.
You and I are going to have stress in our lives, that’s a fact. The main determinant of how that stress effects us is how we react to it. We can wallow in sorrow and be paralyzed by anxiety, or we can take action. A Fit Friends’ Revolution member recently experienced tremendous stress in his life. Here’s how he helped himself:
Taking action works by helping you feel empowered because instead of being a victim of stress, you are now working toward a solution to feel better. It also distracts your mind from feeling helpless to strategizing a way to decrease the negative health effects of stress. This improves self-esteem and self-reliance.
You can do this. If you’re a FFR member and stressed about your health, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re all in this together and we can help. Take Action.
Who doesn’t feel overwhelmed or stressed these days? The question is, what can we do about it so we don’t fall behind and miss our workouts, start eating poorly or miss out on the happiness in our lives. FFR members follow this link to listen to the 3 steps that have helped others refocus and feel better >
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Listen as your coach, Peter K, shares a stress reducing technique that will help you relax, smile more and stay motivated.
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A therapist once taught me how to diffuse my stress immediately. She looked me in the eye, smiled, and said, “Peter, you’re just not that important.” What that means is don’t take your self too seriously. When you have negative thoughts, think about mistakes you’ve made or start beating yourself up, smile and let it go. In the scheme of things will it matter in a year, next week or tomorrow?
You also know when you smile you can’t feel crummy. Try it all day today. When you’re feeling stressed, remind yourself that although you are special in many ways, you’re just a one of the grains of sand on this vast beach. Have some fun today.
My recent post about Stress, Resentment, & Overeating resonated with many FFR members. Here are some of their solutions about what to do when feeling resentful and resorting to over-eating to feel better. Thanks FFR members for joining the conversation and sharing your personal success strategies! Keep your comments coming!
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