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RowdysMom · 12-30-2006, 08:43 PM

Deep abdominal breathing is the BEST stress reliever. Take a deep breath in and while you are doing that, push your belly out so rather than raising your chest when you breathe in, push out your abdomen. Then let out the breath slowly through your slightly open mouth (push your breath out through slightly pursed lips). This will defuse angry stressful thoughts. Close your eyes and take several slow deep breaths.

Also, try progressive relaxation. Lie down in a quiet room. Start at the top or bottom, e.g., top, scrunch up your face and hold for 3 seconds, then relax. Repeat. Bring your shoulders up to your ears and hold it, then relax. Repeat. Do this from the top of your body to your toes - tensing each muscle group then relaxing. Stay perfectly still after you go through the whole exercise. It is very relaxing.

Good luck!

TootiesMom · 12-30-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdysMom

Deep abdominal breathing is the BEST stress reliever. Take a deep breath in and while you are doing that, push your belly out so rather than raising your chest when you breathe in, push out your abdomen. Then let out the breath slowly through your slightly open mouth (push your breath out through slightly pursed lips). This will defuse angry stressful thoughts. Close your eyes and take several slow deep breaths.

Also, try progressive relaxation. Lie down in a quiet room. Start at the top or bottom, e.g., top, scrunch up your face and hold for 3 seconds, then relax. Repeat. Bring your shoulders up to your ears and hold it, then relax. Repeat. Do this from the top of your body to your toes - tensing each muscle group then relaxing. Stay perfectly still after you go through the whole exercise. It is very relaxing.

Good luck!

I practice deep breathing and it works well for me.... the best releiver in the world for me is PUPPY KISSES... they have no idea how good it feels, they just want to love Mommy. It is truly the best thing at the end of my days to get all that love when I walk in!
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FlDebra · 01-01-2007, 08:25 PM

The best technique I can pass on is one that costs nothing. Change your thinking. It is not the stress that makes us feel the way or act the way we do -- it is how we think about the stress. For instance, two people stuck in a traffic jam. One lets it overwhelm them, they get angry, bang on their car, cuss, and let their blood pressure rise. The other, says, hmmmm... I am stuck in this traffic jam, but it does not control me. I can listen to music, run over tonight's menu in my mind, etc. Maybe this traffic jam is causing me to miss a horrible accident that could have been just down the road. I will get where I need to be eventually and it is not the end of the world.

Take whatever is stressing you and change the way you think about it. It does not have to control you. Get rid of the "stinkin' thinkin' and get a positive mental attitude. It is not about stress reduction -- it is about stress management!

BubblPopElectrc · 01-01-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

The best technique I can pass on is one that costs nothing. Change your thinking. It is not the stress that makes us feel the way or act the way we do -- it is how we think about the stress. For instance, two people stuck in a traffic jam. One lets it overwhelm them, they get angry, bang on their car, cuss, and let their blood pressure rise. The other, says, hmmmm... I am stuck in this traffic jam, but it does not control me. I can listen to music, run over tonight's menu in my mind, etc. Maybe this traffic jam is causing me to miss a horrible accident that could have been just down the road. I will get where I need to be eventually and it is not the end of the world.

Take whatever is stressing you and change the way you think about it. It does not have to control you. Get rid of the "stinkin' thinkin' and get a positive mental attitude. It is not about stress reduction -- it is about stress management!

Easier said than done.

I think some people either can or can't do that (and I DEF. can't)... It's like something that you can "learn" to di.. IMO.

FlDebra · 01-01-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Easier said than done.

I think some people either can or can't do that (and I DEF. can't)... It's like something that you can "learn" to di.. IMO.

It is definately something people can learn to do. I used to teach a Stress Management class. "Stress usually involves a demand or obstacle that we feel we don't have the ability to handle" -- that is where a person's own self-concept is so important in the way they are able to meet the demand.
Our self-concept affects how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we think about situations.

You probably don't want me to get started.......

ytsirk27 · 01-02-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

It is definately something people can learn to do. I used to teach a Stress Management class. "Stress usually involves a demand or obstacle that we feel we don't have the ability to handle" -- that is where a person's own self-concept is so important in the way they are able to meet the demand.
Our self-concept affects how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we think about situations.

You probably don't want me to get started.......

haha..funny thing is i took a stress managememnt course in college.... I passed it but jeez you cant tell by it now!

yougetthesmiles · 01-02-2007, 06:41 AM

meditate in a nice quiet enviroment, you can use some relaxing music.

Take a long hot bubble bath with candles and soft music.

take a long walk with your husband hand in hand and talk about all your stress and feelings, he should listen.

snuggle up to a good book and fall asleep and take a long nap.

Yoga

ARCHIE · 01-02-2007, 07:46 AM

i wish i could take yoga..i dont think theres a yoga class here.
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Do you have a DVD player? There are quite a few yoga DVD's out today.
It is very important to make time for yourself. Everyone who has a family, works etc. needs to unwind. Find time for yourself it's important. Better
yet find time for you and your hubby away from the kids and house.
It doesn't have to cost $. Just make time for yourselves .

My time away has always been a hot bubble bath and candles. Everynite for years. Only recently have I added a glass of wine!

Carol & Buddy

ytsirk27 · 01-02-2007, 07:58 AM

a lady here treaches yoga for 1.00 a session. and arebotics for 1.00 as well....

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

i wish i could take yoga..i dont think theres a yoga class here.
__________________

Do you have a DVD player? There are quite a few yoga DVD's out today.
It is very important to make time for yourself. Everyone who has a family, works etc. needs to unwind. Find time for yourself it's important. Better
yet find time for you and your hubby away from the kids and house.
It doesn't have to cost $. Just make time for yourselves .

My time away has always been a hot bubble bath and candles. Everynite for years. Only recently have I added a glass of wine!

Carol & Buddy

12-30-2006, 08:43 PM	#16
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	Deep abdominal breathing is the BEST stress reliever. Take a deep breath in and while you are doing that, push your belly out so rather than raising your chest when you breathe in, push out your abdomen. Then let out the breath slowly through your slightly open mouth (push your breath out through slightly pursed lips). This will defuse angry stressful thoughts. Close your eyes and take several slow deep breaths. Also, try progressive relaxation. Lie down in a quiet room. Start at the top or bottom, e.g., top, scrunch up your face and hold for 3 seconds, then relax. Repeat. Bring your shoulders up to your ears and hold it, then relax. Repeat. Do this from the top of your body to your toes - tensing each muscle group then relaxing. Stay perfectly still after you go through the whole exercise. It is very relaxing. Good luck! __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

01-01-2007, 08:25 PM	#18
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	The best technique I can pass on is one that costs nothing. Change your thinking. It is not the stress that makes us feel the way or act the way we do -- it is how we think about the stress. For instance, two people stuck in a traffic jam. One lets it overwhelm them, they get angry, bang on their car, cuss, and let their blood pressure rise. The other, says, hmmmm... I am stuck in this traffic jam, but it does not control me. I can listen to music, run over tonight's menu in my mind, etc. Maybe this traffic jam is causing me to miss a horrible accident that could have been just down the road. I will get where I need to be eventually and it is not the end of the world. Take whatever is stressing you and change the way you think about it. It does not have to control you. Get rid of the "stinkin' thinkin' and get a positive mental attitude. It is not about stress reduction -- it is about stress management! __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

01-02-2007, 06:41 AM	#22
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	meditate in a nice quiet enviroment, you can use some relaxing music. Take a long hot bubble bath with candles and soft music. take a long walk with your husband hand in hand and talk about all your stress and feelings, he should listen. snuggle up to a good book and fall asleep and take a long nap. Yoga

01-02-2007, 07:46 AM	#23
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	i wish i could take yoga..i dont think theres a yoga class here. __________________ Do you have a DVD player? There are quite a few yoga DVD's out today. It is very important to make time for yourself. Everyone who has a family, works etc. needs to unwind. Find time for yourself it's important. Better yet find time for you and your hubby away from the kids and house. It doesn't have to cost $. Just make time for yourselves . My time away has always been a hot bubble bath and candles. Everynite for years. Only recently have I added a glass of wine! Carol & Buddy