Now, don’t go thinking I’m an expert on the subjects in my posts, I research and try things on to see what works. In fact, that’s a good idea for anyone, find out about something, give it a try and see how it goes. Everything I write here needs to be tried on to see if it fits YOU.
Meditation:
This one is terribly hard for me, perhaps for you too. My brain is constantly active with thoughts, ideas, music, pictures etc. running through, all the time. Turning off everything to sit or lie down for meditation is very difficult.
Since meditation is hard for me, I have little helpful advice on how to do it and it’s benefits. However, I can share what does work for me. Music. Instrumental music allows my mind to have a place to focus while I do something else, like think, or work, or sleep. When I need focus I listen to instrumental music of various styles. This lets my subconscious self listen, hear the nuances, and relax there while my conscious self focuses on the task at hand. I also listen to music when trying to sleep. Again, it keeps the active conscious mind distracted while the rest of me relaxes.
Below are some websites to look at for more information on meditation techniques:
Journaling:
As a writer, journaling is a way I can express my stressful thoughts, or non stressful. There are many times when writing about a problem in any form relieves some of the emotional baggage attached to it. For me release of emotion, especially the negative ones, is a big help when I’m stressed.
There is no set technique for this, at least in my opinion. Simply find something to write on, relax and start writing whatever is on your mind. Let your thoughts flow, go with whatever happens and write until you’re done. There should be no time limit, no judgment and no editing. When you’re finished put away writing. Keep it if you want, or discard it. It’s all up to what works for you.
Have Fun:
This is my favorite way to reduce stress or let off steam. My daughter and I go somewhere fun or do something we both enjoy. We talk and walk, we see a movie then talk about it. We watch a funny tv show we both like. Sometimes we get each other to do something the other has never done before, like eating a certain food or going to a new store (we’re girls, we like to shop!).So, when you feel stressed, try on something new, or something old that works for you.
