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the health jeanne
by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life
Self-Control Measures to Get You Through
Sometimes, life can become crazy Perhaps you can remove yourself
due to circumstances. Everyone has from the stressful situation and go to
their own way of remaining sane a different area or location. A change
through their personal situations. of scenery can make a big difference.
Yours truly read an article that There are those who turn up their
pertains to this very subject. Some favorite music or video while running
well-known personalities shared on a treadmill. Their minds will hear
their self-control measures that and see a different scene!
helped them through some of their Or, like yours truly, I prefer
nuttiest days. I must agree that some to define the situation and begin
of these touched home to me. searching for a solution. Learn to
Breathing exercises can protect utilize your energy in a positive way.
the mind from racing thoughts Believe me, it takes practice and
about tomorrow’s schedule: Four- training to change how one reacts
count inhale, four-count hold, when something eventful occurs.
followed by four-count exhale. I believe one of the best ways to
Another exercise is to contract and lower stress is to have a massage. It’s
relax a muscle starting with each not always convenient, but massage
limb of the body. This works best at therapy is a great way to relieve
bedtime. stress from the body and the mind. It
Take a bike ride. It’s a great time is totally relaxing!
to notice the beauty of nature. It can Stress is an unavoidable part of
change your outlook. A daily nature life. So, we have to find ways to deal
ride can become a habit. with it. These suggestions of self-help
Take a moment to spend with may be beneficial to you. It is just
God. His door is always open. It’s a another step to keeping your mind
time for quietness and solace. and body healthy!