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    A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO STRESS-BUSTING - 3

    A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO STRESS-BUSTING: TACTICS, TECHNIQUES and STRESS-COPING MECHANISMS FOR LIVING - Part 3


    There are 38 proven and listed AUTHENTIC Bach flower remedies (as well as one termed the RESCUE REMEDY) that can all help in a more natural way to dispel stress and imbalances from your life, helping you to embrace opportunity, potential, promise and such BUSTING STRESS AWAY!

    Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face

    Aspen - fear of unknown things

    Beech - intolerance

    Centaury - the inability to say 'no'

    Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions

    Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way

    Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes

    Chicory - selfish, possessive love

    Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present

    Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred

    Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility

    Gentian - discouragement after a setback

    Gorse - hopelessness and despair

    Heather - self-centredness and self-concern

    Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy

    Honeysuckle - living in the past

    Hornbeam - procrastination, tiredness at the thought of doing something

    Impatiens - impatience

    Larch - lack of confidence

    Mimulus - fear of known things

    Mustard - deep gloom for no reason

    Oak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion

    Olive - exhaustion following mental or physical effort

    Pine - guilt

    Red Chestnut - over-concern for the welfare of loved ones

    Rock Rose - terror and fright

    Rock Water - self-denial, rigidity and self-repression

    Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives

    Star of Bethlehem - shock

    Sweet Chestnut - Extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left

    Vervain - over-enthusiasm

    Vine - dominance and inflexibility

    Walnut - protection from change and unwanted influences

    Water Violet - pride and aloofness

    White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments

    Wild Oat - uncertainty over one's direction in life

    Wild Rose - drifting, resignation, apathy

    Willow - self-pity and resentment

    Most practitioners will advise that the RESCUE REMEDY might just calm your nerves and help you get the better of stress, regain your footing and confidence and take on any demands, tensions, stressors, triggers and STRESS!

    Here you are dealing with effectively a ‘mix’ of five different remedies (Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem).
    Together they help you deal more effectively with any emergency or stressful event.

    Example:
    § after an accident
    § Before, during or after an argument
    § exam nerves
    § speaking in public
    § Taking a driving test

    … and many others.

    Taken in small doses, four drops at a time, and as frequently as required. Otherwise put four drops in a glass of water and take frequent sips until the emotions have calmed.

    § Massages, sports or deep tissue massage, chiropractors or osteopaths
    § Relaxation tapes and other aides that help you relax, breathe and wind down, music, aromatherapy, scented candles, incense etc.
    § Hypnosis and other deeply relaxed altered states, meditation, visualization, vision quests, spiritual journeys, mantras, transcendental meditation
    § Yoga and Bowen techniques

    Medicines, tranquilizers, sleep-aides, sedatives are and will not be of much help to you – they are mere crutches and will not assist in stress-free processes in the long-run, creating a whole bunch of additional issues that you do not need or want (potentially).

    You can find natural and simple ways that work for you to BUST YOUR STRESS AND BE, BECOME AND STAY STRESS-FREE!

    Conclusion

    Dealing well with conflict, tension, stress and the like is within everyone’s reach. It is possible to cope with, deal with and overcome the challenges and obstacles that stress can bring into and cause in your life.

    Breathing, exercise, focused effort, energy, time, commitment, discipline, will, persistence and relaxation, can all be synergized into a personal action plan that can make your life STRESS-FREE! You can be in control and managing stress is just part of enjoying life to its fullest. It does not have to be an added burden.

    So, take a closer look at yourself and your levels, nature, depth, duration, occurrence, reactions and responses to stress… how effectively are you BUSTING them, coming closer to being stress-free?

    Which of the following DO YOUR EXPERIENCE SOMETIMES, REGULARLY, TOO OFTEN, ALWAYS… (they can all be warning signs that you are under amounts of stress, strain or tension)

    § Anxiety
    § Irritability
    § Fear
    § Moodiness
    § embarrassment
    § Self-criticism
    § difficulty concentrating or making decisions,
    § forgetfulness
    § mental disorganization
    § preoccupation with the future
    § repetitive thoughts
    § fear of failure.
    § Stuttering
    § other speech difficulties
    § crying
    § acting impulsively
    § nervous laughter
    § "snapping" at friends
    § teeth grinding
    § jaw clenching
    § increased smoking, alcohol or other drug use
    § being prone to more accidents
    § increased or decreased appetite
    § Tight muscles
    § cold or sweaty hands
    § headaches
    § back or neck problems
    § sleep disturbances
    § stomach distress
    § more colds and infections
    § fatigue
    § rapid breathing
    § pounding heart
    § trembling
    § dry mouth

    Learn to listen to your body and where and when to get help!

    Here are some more SYMPTOMS to be on the lookout for

    Physical:

    § Chronic fatigue
    § Clammy palms
    § Cold sweats
    § Driving or moving faster than is needed or appropriate to the situation
    § Frequent colds or allergies
    § Frequent frowning
    § Frequent yawning
    § Headaches, backaches, stiff neck or shoulders
    § Increased heart rate (heart racing, pounding, palpitations)
    § Indigestion, nausea, constipation, diarrhea
    § Muscle tension or cramps
    § Pouches or dark circles under eyes
    § Sighing

    Emotional:

    § Angry outbursts
    § Depression
    § Drugs or other substance abuse
    § Eating disorders
    § Excessive drinking
    § Feeling alienated
    § Frequent arguing
    § Irritability

    Mental:
    § Anxiety
    § Boredom
    § Confusion
    § Difficulty concentrating
    § Feeling overwhelmed
    § Impaired creativity
    § Insomnia
    § Worry

    Spiritual:

    § Feeling empty and unfulfilled

    Mental Health America, formerly known as the National Mental Health Association have some great suggestions on what to do to be, become and remain STRESS-FREE

    1. Take one thing at a time. Pick one urgent task and work on it. When that's done, move on to the next.Be realistic. lf you're overwhelmed at home or at work, learn to say, "No!"
    2. Don't try to be superman/superwoman. No one is perfect, so don't expect perfection from yourself.
    3. Visualize. Use your imagination to see how you can manage a stressful situation at work or home more effectively.
    4. Meditate. Five to 10 minutes of quiet reflection can bring some relief. If you're having a stressful day at work, close your door and meditate or go for a quick walk to clear your mind.
    5. Exercise. Thirty minutes of physical activity per day helps both body and mind. If you have an hour lunch break at the office, use half of it for a walk or a jog. Make plans with a coworker to do this a few times a week.
    6. Hobbies. Take a break and do something you enjoy.
    7. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Get adequate rest, eat right, exercise, limit your use of caffeine and alcohol, and balance work and play.
    8. Share your feelings. Don't try to cope alone. Let friends and family provide support and guidance.
    9. Be flexible! Whether you're at home or at work, arguing only increases stress. If you feel you're right, stand your ground, but do so calmly and rationally. Be prepared to make allowances for other people's opinions and to compromise.
    10. Don't be overly critical. Remember, everyone is unique and has his or her own virtues and shortcomings.
    Inspirational Thoughts, Affirmations and Reality Perspectives on Stress to Tickle Your Funny Bone and Inspire YOUR STRESS-FREE PERSONAL ACTION PLAN!

    “Stress: The confusion created when one's mind overrides the body's basic desire to choke the living daylights out of some jerk who desperately deserves it”

    “In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive.”
    Lee Iacocca quotes

    “Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet”

    “Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness”
    Richard Carlson

    “Stress is basically a disconnection from the earth, a forgetting of the breath. Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important. Just lie down.”
    Natalie Goldberg


    “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it.”
    George F. Burns (American comedian 1896-1996)

    “In times of stress, be bold and valiant.”
    Horace quotes (Ancient Roman Poet. 65 BC-8 BC)

    “I’ve tried yoga, but I find stress less boring.”

    “Stress is like an iceberg. We can see one-eighth of it above, but what about what’s below?”

    “There are very few certainties that touch us all in this mortal experience, but one of the absolutes is that we will experience hardship and stress at some point.” Philemon Dr. James C. Dobson

    “There are thousands of causes for stress, and one antidote to stress is self-expression. That's what happens to me every day. My thoughts get off my chest, down my sleeves and onto my pad.”
    Garson Kanin (American Writer, Actor and Film Director, 1912-1999)

    “Future shock [is] the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.”
    Alvin Toffler (American Author of Science-fiction, b.1928)

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