What helps you, or what do you do to cope, at times when the pressures of life start to become too much for you?
I re-read that sentence and it looks like the start of marketing blurb for some wonderful product or course that promises to make you feel “all better”. Well, in case it looks like that to you too – it’s not. This is not a sales letter.
I am curious about whether there is one reliable set of things that anyone could do, or practice or take in, that would relieve stresses and pressures of our 21st century way of life. There do seem to be some reliable practices – ways of exercising, ways of meditating – that might almost suit everyone. They would need to be very easy to do regularly and would need to bring results quickly enough for people to be encouraged to continue after the initial motivation relaxes….
Maybe it is a matter of underlying principles – some exercise of whatever sort to suit the individual, some relaxation, sitting still, stopping, meditating, some breathing exercises – go pick your choice from a menu of options… or..
Take a moment to write down your own answers …………………………….
And then check with yourself – are you doing these things?
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Okay, suppose we say that anyone of any age, any level of health and fitness, any frame of mind, could manage to “get some fresh air and exercise” to suit, do some kind of meditation, eat a “balanced, healthy diet” to suit…
I suggest that we still need something more, something more individual, some thing or things that make all the difference.
This might even be the most vital thing to have, because if you have this, many of the other things fall into place, or you could manage without them during stressful times if you had to.
What is this “one thing”? Joy? Passion? Zest for life? Motivation? Drive? Purpose? Call it what you want, you’ll know if you have it, and if you don’t – look around for examples in your life of people who do seem to have such a thing:
- They may be working long hours, taking no apparent rest or holiday time, but very motivated, passionate and joyous about the work they are doing.
- They may be completely focused and absorbed in whatever project they are working on, or
- They may be relaxed, easy-going – the kind of person who always seems unruffled, calm and happy, whatever is happening to or around them.
They may be different kinds of people, doing all kind of different things, but the fact that they have this “one thing” will be obvious.
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So, how could you help yourself, if you are feeling stressed or unable to cope at the moment?
You could either:
- Research and start practicing healthy living principles regarding exercise, relaxation and nutrition, or
- Start exploring different things to find something that inspires, motivates and fills you with joyful passion.
Either way you are empowering yourself and on your way to positive solutions!
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