Stressbusters Part II

Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.

Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.

We've asked some of the top experts in the U.S. to share their thoughts.

1.) Have your own "secret garden", your soothing balm, your corner under the sky so to speak, where you are protected from the harshness of life, where you perceive stressors in a different light and with a more positive tone.

2.) Exercise Regularly and have a good diet program.

3.) Change the environment into one that enhances and promotes life; fill it with lush greenery, with good music. Encourage good working systems and procedures that jibe well with good pacing.

Fredrick A. Boholst, Ph.D.

Try Hypnotism.

Stress is the result of negative emotion.

The mind records and retains everything it experiences.

To determine the origin of the negative emotion and clear all connecting negative imprints takes about fifteen minutes'.

Al www.innermindrevisited.com

Here are my top suggestions for managing stress:

Listen to the wisdom of the body

Symptoms of stress reveal that something isn't right in your life. Our bodies often are trying to tell us to slow down, to take more time for ourselves, or to re-think our priorities. Don't just ignore these bodily signs and press on, you will likely pay a greater price eventually, if you don't listen to your body and take care of your needs.

Live "On Purpose"

People who are centered and focused on their life purpose, are generally much better at managing stress. Being purposeful and knowing that your life is making a difference, creates reservoirs of good brain chemicals (like endorphins) and helps us keep our lives in prospective. Then aggravations and frustrations tend to be viewed more as opportunities than obstacles.

Relax and ReCreate

As adults we often lose site of the importance of play. We are wired to have fun and to simply enjoy our lives. This doesn't mean we have to be "party animals" or watch hours of mind-numbing TV; we just need to stay connected to our inner-child and give ourselves ample opportunities to unwind, recharge, breathe deeply, and "re-create" our lives.

Bill Kuntz, M.S.

The three BEST ways to reduce stress are:

1. Daily self treatments using Thought Field Therapy, the revolutionary-thinking approach. I love things that really work, work fast, and have lasting results, and TFT is one method that can be quickly utilized. Within 3 minutes anyone can re-establish a feeling of calm by using this therapy. It is fully described in a book available in bookstores and Amazon.com, "Tapping the Healer Within". One of the foundations of this therapy is an understanding of Asian medicine´s energy meridian system used in acupuncture treatments. Don´t be fooled by "knock-off" approaches, TFT is the original and the easiest for anyone to learn and use.

2. The Next best way is to discern what is causing you stress and identify what it is you WANT (easy to do once you identify what you don´t want!). Then, focus ALL of your thinking about the situation upon what you do want. Even in one moment of stress, how would you like to feel? "Relaxed, at ease, happy, joyful, natural, the body at ease, like when I am at the beach or walking in the forest..." "I would like to be able to say exactly what I feel." Focus on your desired state. This not only brings your mood up, but if you practice it often, your general mood will improve.

3. The third BEST WAY to reduce stress is to make sure that everyday contains time (15-30minutes) during which you do something that brings you pleasure. It could be walking, reading poetry, listening to music, appreciating all that you have. I like to do this daily and I even have a ritual (now) wherein I appreciate that I can walk, that I can see the beautiful sky and flowers in the morning, that I can hear the sounds of the earth and the city, that I can enjoy the feeling of the morning breeze on my face an body as I go to work, I appreciate that I have work to go to, and that I love love love my job. I appreciate for about 10 minutes, and that really relaxes me and sets a good tone and mood for the day.

Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D.

1) Be yourself. Who you actually are. In ALL situations. Not some version of yourself that you believe is expected of you by others.

2) Don't spend more time with friends and/or lovers than you actually want to spend. Don't make plans just so that you don't have to be alone.

3) So that you can enjoy time alone with yourself, cultivate enjoyable activities/hobbies that you look forward to when getting ready to spend time alone.

Lawrence Hauser

How to Master Stress

Get Organized

Put important things first. This is the habit of self-management. It involves organizing and managing time and events around personal priorities. Develop clear values and a powerful sense of purpose.

Rehearse

Being prepared reduces stress. When you're facing a situation that you know will be stressful to you, rehearse either mentally or with a friend. Anticipate what might occur and plan your response.

Do It Now

Procrastination breeds stress! Do your most difficult task at the beginning of the day when you're fresh; avoid the stress of dreading it all day.

Dr. Maynard Brusman