Sometimes we overlook the option of simply removing stress, thinking that we’re just stuck with the hand we’re dealt. Well, I’m here to tell you that you do have the right to control portions of your life, believe it or not. You can, quite literally, incorporate more white space into your schedule. It’s ok to …
Counter Stress Through Rest
The primary ways to counter stress are to exercise, eat well, and ensure you get enough rest. Exercise releases endorphins that quite literally make you feel better. Both exercise and better nutrition contribute to a better functioning body, which addresses one of the stressors that many of us have…our health. But sleep is one of …
Handling Things You Can’t Control
Many times, stressors may spring from situations or circumstances that we didn’t anticipate. Hurdles, if you will. So, how is one to handle those stressors of life that pop up out of nowhere? I’ve found that those hurdles that pop up are a lot easier to handle when I am in somewhat of a groove, …
Less Stress When You Prepare For Success
Maintaining order in your life is necessary when it comes to stress management. It’s necessary to reduce stress and to keep you focused on the things that you need to focus on. Staying diligent about your environment, the things around you, your circle of friends, the number of obligations you commit to, and all of …
Don’t Go At It Alone
When you think of stressful or difficult military training, Navy BUD/S training comes to mind… BUD/S is the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training that some of our nation’s most elite special operators endure, and in talking to people who have gone through this training I’ve been told that–as difficult as it is–what makes it bearable for …