“You can do without the Stress”

I didn’t think it was possible! But hey “you can do without stress.”  You are in control of all your actions.  Think about it for a minute. Kids are screaming, horns are blowing, forgot their lunch and late for work.  Take each one at a time. How do you control all of those behaviors?  You are in charge of your behavior.  There are some things you can take control of and that is your mind. You can shut down the things you don’t want to hear.  You either shut them down by tuning them out or taking care of them.  If they need you taking care of them without causing you stress,then that is what you must do. Otherwise, shut them down until the time is right for you to take care of them.  They will not change.If you are in control of them, they may need your attention of maybe not at this time.  At this time, can you do without taking care of them.  Which way does it feel more stressful to you? Taking care of behaviors now or later? Do you want to shut them down until you are ready to take control of them?  Take a deep breath and make your decision.

All the information that I send to you doesn’t have to be “deep” as some might say, but reasonable. Things to make you

Stress Free

What relieves Stress?

Everyone wants the answer to that question. First,  watch the big things, the small things take care of themselves.  Let the hands of your love one massage your shoulders or just rub your back, arms,  legs or wherever you will feel soothed.  It isn’t about sensuous. It is about relaxing, relieving stress/tension.  Thank you for that rub. Now i must be alone.  A little me time, don’t be offended anyone.  I just need that space for a while. Prepare a cup of ginger tea with honey or agave. Get ginger roots, peel,  slice 1/4, boil add lemon and the natural sweet I suggested. Sip in your favorite cup. Get a good book not TV unless it is a good movie, a tear jerker, if u will. Lite tear jerked with romance. Good ending like a old Danielle Steel. Guys u know what you like,  a good James Patterson. Pull out a soft throw. Light a nice smelling candle. Put your legs up,shoes off, of course. If u feel yourself falling asleep,  ok, go with it. That hot bath started this stress relief process off for you.  Hummm  Enjoy! Zzzzz

“Stress Free is what you want to be,” Maria

Don’t let Stress creep in.

I want to share the ways to keep stress from creeping in.  When things are overwhelming don’t fly off the handle. Step back, look at the situation. Look at it alone,  whisper a quiet prayer.  Now think about it, is it really worth you being stressed over? Did u really get a good feeling or did u get a negative reaction when u were stressed out?
After you have pondered a while let it go.  Move on, think about what is next for you to enjoy your day.  Each day is different sometimes planning can be involved. Somedays unforeseen occurrence befell us all. Try to make the most out of the days you have control over.  If you work make plans and enjoy those off days.  What do you enjoy?  What makes you happy? 
Think about it!  Let’s really discuss that the next time.

“Stress Free is what you want to be,” Maria

It has been a while!

Yes, it has been a while since we have discussed being Stress Free. I really want you to enjoy a Stress Free fall and winter. It is going to be a beautiful fall in Michigan, that is a promise from Mother Nature.  We have always had a lovely fall.  Leaves vary in color hanging from the trees, making your drive down the highway serene.  Looking at the trees on each side of the highway is a artist conception of beauty.
Let’s make plans to enjoy our days and weekends. There is so much to do to enjoy your life in the fall. Planning is the important thing. First make a list of what you like to do.  Share your list with us and we will share our thoughts with you.
My List:
1.  Reading
2.  Sewing Messenger bags
3.  Embroidery
These are just a few projects to make fall/winter more enjoyable Stress Free and to go by more swiftly. I will give you hints next time. So stay with me,  I am not going anywhere.

The Beauty In You

When you are “Stress Free” there is a radiance that comes over you. Look at yourself, feel good about what you see.  Think about what is taking place today in your life. As you look in the mirror, are there any changes that you need to make from the inside out?  Do you need to enhance your skin or treat yourself.  Today, whichever way you pamper yourself it will make you continue to have a “Stress Free” day.

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A Beautiful Day

The temperature 74 and there is a slight breeze. Today was so beautiful, it looked beautiful, felt beautiful and it was beautiful. I am hoping it(weather) will remain like this forever. But I am in Michigan and anything can be expected, it may rain, snow or hail tomorrow or today. There are some things we can enjoy this time a year, for example there is exercise, swimming, tennis and horseback riding. Actually, all of these can relieve stress. What do you prefer to do and then what else? Don’t stop there do them all. Make a schedule and try to do them early in the morning so you can do as many activities as you can during the day. Walking is essential for all, it helps with weight, breathing and your heart. I am sure there are many other benefits. I am starting my walking tomorrow, I couldn’t do it before because of my health, but now I am truly out there, especially for the thighs and because all exercises relieves stress. Do you have any suggestions for some simple exercises that we can do and enjoy? If you do comment……………………

Laugh

“Not a shed of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is
serious.” By Brendon Gill
“Laugh is the fire work of the soul.” Josh Billings

When is the last time u laughed? I mean really laughed. Got down on the floor, held your stomach, turned red or teared up.  That is a real laugh.  That when it is good for you.  You need that regularily. Your face needs it too. It breaks down the lines in your face, that is a bonus along with the fact that it takes a lot of stress off of the whole  body. It makes you feel good. Think about it! Try it ! Didn’t that feel good? 

Focus on Who, What and Where?

What should we focus on? I would think myself.  That is not the answer.  Take the focus off yourself, especially, if that is your main focus most of the time.  Thinking about others will take a lot of stress off yourself.  Put it in a more interesting place. It can be others, an interesting place, goal or purpose.  For example; another person, helping in an area that will benefit someone others than yourself, doing something that can be looked at by others as a project for them.  Join a group that you can give some feedback that will benefit the group members.  Use your skills to shape others in a way that you have given someone apart of you.  Think about how you can make life easier for someone.  Stress can be depressing to the point where it can drag you down.  You don’t want to function like yourself or you can’t.  So, if you aren’t thinking about yourself, then you are trying to be stress free.  You can do it.  What It will bring out is something, you didn’t realize you had inside.  Where means, “where can you enjoy going that will bring happiness to others.  It may be visiting, shopping with someone in need, or a vacation (even if it is 48 to 72 hours).  Camping, hotel, bed & breakfast would be nice, especially, if you are taking someone that has never been before. Seeing the joy, that comes with someone enjoying, what you planned is great!

The Hotel

This weekend was Stress Free.  I decided to take up a treat of staying in the hotel for 48 hours.  I had a beautiful room in one of the most elite hotels in our Michigan area.  The day started with a wonderful meal of salad and a lovely sandwich, which was plentiful, so I played with that all day.  I filled the refrigerator with wines, diet pop and water. I had lots of treats, that ordinary I would have refused myself from eating (diet thing).  I brought my computer and kindle, not sure which would have my attention but I know I needed to blog. Now that I had all my goodies and my fabulous room, it was time to go to the pool.  The water was warm, almost as warm as the jacuzzi.  Following the water relaxation, I hit the sauna.  That was a real treat.  Now I feel great.  I went back to my room and enjoyed the rest of that delicious salad and sandwich.  Had a glass of wine and decided to write this blog.  TV on Saturdays for some reason is not the best, but there is always Netflex and On demand.  After the blog writing I will get into a movie.  I don’t think that movie thing will last too long because, I am so relaxed that I think sleeping is next on the agenda.  This was a Stress Free evening.  I am suggesting that you try it.  You don’t always have to go out of town.  Just try it, get away and relax!

Anxiety pushes up the face of stress

I will explain. If you are anxious about an issue or issues, then you are pulling up stress.  1st step, the plan is to fiqure out what is causing the anxiety.  Did you lose a love one to death, divorce,  lose a job, home or car? This is just naming a few that brings on anxiety and then the stress begins. Once u look at what it is then begin to address it. Depending on the nature of the problem, solutions are what needs to be looked at. 2nd step, making a list of the solutions that perhaps you can handle. Sometimes, we avoid the very thing that can decrease the anxiety. Hopefully, this is helpful but this is not the end. This is the beginning of conquering the stress.

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