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by Jennifer Deamud

Stress creeps into all our lives from a variety of sources. If stress is allowed to remain in our lives for too long, it will become a negative factor in our work productivity and daily enjoyment of life.

If you are like most individuals, you work over forty hours a week while balancing community engagement and a family life. If this is true, you know there are times when stress becomes overwhelming, and you become mentally, physically and possibly spiritually exhausted. When this happens, it is imperative to recognize the stress and take necessary steps to get back on track.

A huge factor that helps minimize the effects of stress on a person is an awareness that stress exists. When you identify stress early, you mitigate the duration of stress as well as the effects stress can cause.

When you become exhausted due to overwork, stress and just plain overload, you should identify a way to calm your mind, body and spirit. I asked several people in my life how they tackle stress and exhaustion, and the following suggestions are their solutions.

Exercise

Working out is a way to minimize the effects of stress on your body. Exercise can relax the mind and clear the chaos that might exist. It releases endorphins, which are proven to increase happiness. If you exercise on a regular basis, you’ll not only feel good but also look good.

A few women I spoke with enjoy a yoga class at the YMCA or their local gym. They feel that regularly participating in a yoga class calms their minds and reduces their level of stress. It is a combination of doing something just for them, spending time with other people and just relaxing for a period of time that makes yoga a solution to reducing stress.

Spend time with family and loved ones

It is amazing how therapeutic having our families close to us is. Families care and love like no other people in our lives. They listen and offer their thoughts if asked. They typically don’t desire anything from us but to return the love they offer. Make sure to spend time with those you love, it’s very relaxing and might just center you on what’s important in life.

Personal Advice

My personal favorite, choose to never have a bad day. A good friend shared this life tactic with me over ten years ago; he died a few weeks ago at the age of 90. His advice to me was always, “Never have a bad day.” At the age of 90, this man mastered this tactic. His life was filled with gratitude and selflessness. I helped him one day a week, and whenever I would seem stressed he would ask me what I was grateful for, when I started to make my list he would always remind me that it’s difficult to have a bad day when you have so many things for which to be grateful.

Change what is causing you stress

If you routinely find yourself stressed to the max you may want to assess certain aspects of your life. Believe it or not, some people thrive on stress. If this is you, you are right where you need to be. If this isn’t you, then you should take a close look at various aspects of your life. Maybe it is your work or home life. If you find there are some factors that cause you to maintain a high level of stress, you may want to consider changing these factors.

If it’s your work, you should talk with your employer. If it’s financial, you should update your monthly budget plan that aligns with your goals/expenses. If it’s family, talk with them—what will it hurt? If it’s too much on your plate, step back from a few things. If it’s your health, see a doctor and take better care of yourself.

Ultimately, if you are stressed, you need to identify how to balance your mind and body so that you can enjoy your work, community and family. If you stay out-of-balance for too long, your family, work and social life will suffer, and you will be unhappy. Be watchful of those around you, too. Encourage others to reduce stress in their lives. Let’s help each other enjoy life a little more!

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