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This picture pretty much summarises my approach to stress. You can then imagine how it feels when there are ACTUAL things to stress about. And the last couple of days have been pretty stressful for me. When I say stressful, I mean:
-Having a million things to do and not knowing where to start or if I would successfully accomplish all.
-Going to the kitchen and turning around in circles because I completely forgot why I got there
-Watching my three girls walk around looking like semi-mad women because I've not braided their hair
-Feeling like everything is going south
-Cooking, washing dishes, cooking and cleaning without end!
-Holding involuntary night vigils with my one year old
-Holding involuntary night vigils with my one year old
Here are some things that are helping me and could help you too if you are stressed out:
1.Breathe
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I know what you're thinking: Precious, I'm breathing already!!! How will that change anything???!!! Calm down, my friend. Breathing sounds so simple and natural but doing it consciously works! Breathe in calmness and breathe out the 'troublems' (troubles + problems). Let's try this together, shall we? Breath in, slowly. Now breathe out. How did that feel?
2. Pray
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I had to begin a spontaneous praise/worship and prayer session while I was doing the dishes because I was so overwhelmed. I told God I needed Him because without Him, I can do nothing! Not by power, not by might but my Spirit, says the Lord. (Zechariah 4; 6).
Also, is any among you suffering? Let him pray. (James 5:13)
3. Laugh
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Just laugh out loud for ermmm.... no obvious reason. A quote says "laughter is the best medicine but if you laugh for no reason, you need medicine." For the record, I'm not trying to initiate you into madness. In this case, you'll be laughing to de-stress so that's okay! Laughter is medicine to the soul. (Proverbs 17: 22)
4. Think about death
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What if in a moment, you are no longer here? Will life go on? Yes! So it's not that serious, my friend.
5. Go for a walk
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Just go out and enjoy the beauty of God's creation. It is therapeutic.
6. Set realistic goals
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Don't try to accomplish more than you can. Don't kill the horse (your body) without completing the message (your purpose).
The second half of the year begins today. Here's wishing you a stress-free new month.
What are some of the things you do to overcome stress? Please share with me below.
queenie favoured says
Beautiful piece as always. Looks like this was written for me. Thanks dear.
James Benita says
Praying, going for a walk and setting realistic goals actually works for me, and sleeping too. Such useful tips.
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Precious Nkeih says
You're welcome, dear.
Precious Nkeih says
Oh sleeping is divine!
Cheechee Live says
I do the one thing I don't like to do-sleep and then the one thing I like to do-watch tv!
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Precious Nkeih says
Sometimes getting myself to sleep can be hard but it really does help.
Laura M says
Thanks for a really good, useful post! Thats what we all face at some point in our life, so yeah, thanks for sharing some tips with your readers.
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Precious Nkeih says
Thanks for stopping by, Laura.
D'Journae Rasheeda says
This was so helpful to read because stress is a killer ooo!
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Precious Nkeih says
Stress could be so harmful. Thank you for stopping by, Rasheeda!
rose teneng says
another good one from you...thanks dear
Abdulmalik Amodu says
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Precious Nkeih says
Thinking about the life hereafter is a great way to spur one to live right.
Thank you for making a stop by my blog, Abdul.
Precious Nkeih says
Thank you for your ever kind words!
Joy2Endure says
Quiet medidation, writing, reading and Tv helps me. Sometimes,cooking too especially when my fridge is stock the kitchen becomes therauptic.
Another great piece my Precious Lady.
Precious Nkeih says
I love meditation. Cooking something I really like also works wonders for me.
Thanks for sharing, sis.