This past year I have been dealing with an incredible amount of stress. Stress has significant implications on our health. I try to manage stress by embracing one day and one thought at a time. This is not always easy. I often use exercise and yoga as stress relievers - boxing in particular is great for stress release and anger management! I have discovered that when I am able to quiet my mind and focus on one thought I feel relived. One of my yoga instructors talks adamantly about living in the moment and having only one thought at a time. He says this is very difficult to achieve and only a few people do it well all of the time. At the end of the day I find peace and ease of mind when I remember that life is short and we shouldn't sweat the small stuff!
Stress has been called "the silent killer." It has been linked to several illnesses including heart disease and high blood pressure. I found a list of 41 random facts about stress. After reading that list I may have to move to a new city and find a new job - take a look, but don't let it stress you out!
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
-William James
