Why is it so important to de-stress your life? Because frequent stress and anxiety, when untreated, can lead to …

… a weak immune system
… heart problems
… acid reflux, heartburn
… high blood pressure
… migraines, headaches and backaches
… chronic fatigue
… diabetes

The key is in keeping your cortisol levels in check. Cortisol, better known as the “stress hormone”, can wreak havoc on many of your bodily functions. Tight deadlines, crazy schedules, a fast-paced society and not enough hours each day to accomplish what you need – all of these issues can lead to regular occurrences of stress. Continue reading →

Does this sound like you? You have heard that positive thinking can have such an amazingly powerful effect on your life. But maybe you are not buying into all that “good thoughts” power. You need proof.

So, exactly how does positive thinking reduce stress? What really happens inside your body when you adopt a positive as opposed to negative way of thinking? Let’s take a look.

The Mayo Clinic reports that using positive thinking as a stress management tool can lead to the following benefits: Continue reading →

There’s no question that stress causes disease. It’s been directly linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease just to name a few. It also negatively affects your immune system and can make you feel grumpy, tired, and unhappy.

Stress is a part of life. There are bills to pay, friends and family to get along with, and challenges to overcome. However, how you handle stress is completely within your control. When you’re feeling stressed you can let your emotions take over, or you can take steps to instantly relax and decrease stress.

1 – Take Deep Cleansing Breaths

The first step to any relaxation exercise is to realize that you’re stressed. Begin to learn the signals your body sends when it experiences stress. Does your heart rate increase? Do you feel your fists clench or your brow furrow? Do you grumble to yourself or begin pacing? Does your mind race with negative thoughts, worries, or doubts? Continue reading →