Decompression time!!!
Stress is a constant that we all deal with on a daily basis. We encounter stress from the time the alarm clock goes off then we deal with stress on our commute, at the work place and of course the commute home. Many of us, depending on the age of our children, also have a significant amount of stress at home. Regardless of what our situations are in life, for some reason stress is always there lurking and waiting for us.
One question that I have learned to ask myself is: "Did my own actions cause this stress"? If so, than I can take the necessary steps to change my actions thus eliminating the stress.
What about when your actions did not create the stress, than what? Volumes have been written to try and explain this dilemma. One thing we know is true, "Stress Kills".
Since I am writing to men, as a man I have learned to identify Stressors. I have also become aware, with the help of my wife, that as a stressed-out male I needed to find a hobby or outlet to often allow myself time to decompress.
As a type A blood type, my stress goes to my mind. manifesting itself through worry, anger, revenge, lots of negative thinking. Than it works it way out through my verbal responses and actions. I needed a stress relief that cleared my mind. With me it is time spent in my music studio at home. Creating songs and lyrics sets me free from every form of stress. A feeling of accomplishment that is all encompassing and brings peace to my heart and mind.
What is that thing that removes you from the stressors in your life. Some men would take this question and run off the edge and say "Porn-Alcohol-Drugs-Gambling-Acts of violence, etc., remove me from my source of stress." What they fail to see is that these sort of activities actually compound their stress.
I challenge you to find an outlet that allows you to clear your mind and body, gives you a feeling of accomplishment that is all encompassing and brings peace to your heart and mind.
What would that be for you?
Phil
One question that I have learned to ask myself is: "Did my own actions cause this stress"? If so, than I can take the necessary steps to change my actions thus eliminating the stress.
What about when your actions did not create the stress, than what? Volumes have been written to try and explain this dilemma. One thing we know is true, "Stress Kills".
Since I am writing to men, as a man I have learned to identify Stressors. I have also become aware, with the help of my wife, that as a stressed-out male I needed to find a hobby or outlet to often allow myself time to decompress.
As a type A blood type, my stress goes to my mind. manifesting itself through worry, anger, revenge, lots of negative thinking. Than it works it way out through my verbal responses and actions. I needed a stress relief that cleared my mind. With me it is time spent in my music studio at home. Creating songs and lyrics sets me free from every form of stress. A feeling of accomplishment that is all encompassing and brings peace to my heart and mind.
What is that thing that removes you from the stressors in your life. Some men would take this question and run off the edge and say "Porn-Alcohol-Drugs-Gambling-Acts of violence, etc., remove me from my source of stress." What they fail to see is that these sort of activities actually compound their stress.
I challenge you to find an outlet that allows you to clear your mind and body, gives you a feeling of accomplishment that is all encompassing and brings peace to your heart and mind.
What would that be for you?
Phil
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