If you are looking for stress relief, like most people you are seeking more calm and relaxation. That’s understandable. Both are in short supply. Like many others, you may have noticed too that when you use a stress management technique, or a stress relief tip, there is some noticeable change, at least for a … [Read more...]
Stress Relief: Why positive thinking isn’t enough
You’ve heard it before – “Just think positive thoughts.” When there is a lot going on and stress is high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One common message is to be watchful of negative thinking, and to think positive thoughts instead to experience stress relief. This is a complicated message, and can cause … [Read more...]
Stress Relief: I want it now!
Stress relief is something we often only think about by the time we really, really need it. Life’s hectic pace can bring us to a point of feeling stressed out and even experiencing stress symptoms. All of a sudden, we realize we want stress relief NOW. Part of the information overload about stress and stress … [Read more...]
Stress Relief, Touch, and the Vagus Nerve
Familiar with “fight or flight?” With sudden high stress, there is an activation of the fight or flight response, getting the body ready to either flee the scene or fight. Of course in most cases, there is no place to run (or hide), and the stressful situation is not one that can easily be fought off. And with … [Read more...]