So many of you might have heard I recently got married.  Which as joyous and exciting as it was, it was a lot of stress leading up to the big day? Which got me thinking, how do I deal with stress? And what really helps.

None of us are immune to stress.  But that’s why it’s so important to have an assortment of tools and techniques to help you get through the mucky waters. This way, when stress strikes, you have an array of options to deal with it healthfully, and let life be easy.

I don’t know about you, but I have very obvious signs that I am stressed. I can’t sleep. I choose comfort foods, over healthier options. I feel like I am walking around in a fog, and I get cranky. That all combined is not a pretty picture. But once I can recognize that I’m  actually stressed out, which isn’t always obvious, I typically take a step back and look for better healthier options to relieve my stress rather than staying a tightly wound ball.  So here is a list of things you and I can do to relieve stress:

• I write. Putting it on paper makes it disappear, because I get it out of my system.
• I paint. I get lost in the moment and the peace comes over me doing something that I love.
• I meditate. I take what ever is getting to me into the meditation and release it.
• I get a Massage. It’s amazing how much you can let go when your muscles let go.
• I exercise. I go for a brisk walk or I dance or practice yoga. Each of these exercises become rhythmic and like painting I can get lost in the moment and relaxation sweeps over me.
• Listen to upbeat music. It can take me from ”AHHHH” to”ahhhh” in just a few moments.
• Schedule a Cellular Expansion and Healing Session or another type of energy work. This works every time and is a big part of why I now am an energy work practioner
• I spend time with people who make me happy and laugh. When I am with the people that make me that happy, it’s hard to stay so tense.
• I disconnect from social media and give myself some “me time”. I unplug, it may seem silly, but it’s amazing the difference it is to just be you and not need to respond to emails, texting, messaging, etc… Let life go to voicemail, it can wait.
• I step back and pace myself. Even if that means letting others help me or saying “no”. This one is tough but when I actually do this, it really feels like a weight has been lifted.
• I go to bed earlier, and make sure I eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It makes a huge difference. Try this one no matter what!
• I talk about it. Let it out. A good listener can really make a world of difference, if you can’t find someone try your pet.
• I clean. De-clutter, straighten things out. It feels good and an once the space is clean, it’s  easier to relax in.
• When all else fails, take a deep breath and ask for it to be easy.  Let the universe support you.

Stress is inevitable. And when it strikes, it can feel like you’re being pummeled.  I hope my list helps you or maybe it will help you brainstorm your own set of de-stressing activities. Let’s make life Easy