Health & Fitness
This episode continues our discussion of Solutions To Stress. These episodes are important because... Coronavirus continues to affect our lives in many ways. It may be that you are just not connecting with loved ones or work colleagues as you used. You may feel anxious about your responsibilities. Symptoms of stress can take many forms. Stress may cause physical complaints, such as tension headaches, back pain, indigestion. It may appear as cognitive problems, such as poor concentration and indecisiveness. Emotional symptoms of stress include crying, irritability, and edginess. Information shared on this episode to reduce our levels of stress: extending on our self awareness to how others see us being aware of how others impact us and we impact them Questions to self reflect on: do you feel you do or don’t have control of your emotions or feelings? Reframing your thinking be aware of your automatic thoughts in situations When you feel the “pang” of emotions stop, pause, reflect Have a response ready what do you mean? can you explain that? it can shift others’ thinking and your own Breathing exercises are important to change our breathing from: Rapid, shallow, erratic to - Slow, deep, regular breathing - a sign of relaxation. How? 1. Breathe in slowly and deeply, pushing your stomach out so that your diaphragm is put to maximal use. 2. Hold your breath briefly. 3. Exhale slowly. 4. Repeat the entire sequence five to 10 times, concentrating on breathing deeply and slowly. You can do it at any time, in any place. use it when stress happens practice it in advance use it on the good days too! Add mantras or repetitive words to your breathing exercises it can help you to focus and increase calm choose words that reinforce your goals e.g. peace, calm, joy How: get comfortable decide how long you will do it for - 1 minute, 10 minutes or longer 1. Breathe in slowly and deeply, silently saying "I am calm" 2. Hold your breath briefly. 3. Exhale slowly, silently saying "I feel peace" 4. Repeat the entire sequence five to 10 times, concentrating on breathing deeply and slowly. Please SUBSCRIBE and leave your comment. You can also share your feedback confidentially: Click on this confidential link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/podcastfeedback2020 For more information on wellbeing, support, resources, tips or to contact Danny or Mary: https://www.dannyblackford.com.au/ https://www.appian.com.au/ Social media: https://www.instagram.com/coachuwellness/