Stress: To be or Not to Be

As a Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist and seeker of all great things holistic; I am fully aware of the causes that can lead up to STRESS.

I educate and at times lecture to my patients, friends and family about how to detect and manage stress that may be lurking in their body, mind and spirit.

As a Woman, Friend, Sister, Girlfriend, Daughter, Grand Daughter- I seem to put the importance of helping others ahead of myself.

It came upon me one day while speaking to a friend about how “I don’t have TIME to take care of myself” …wait a minute… isn’t that exactly the excuse everyone else gives me?

I decided there and then that to achieve optimal wellness and health, I must put myself as the FIRST priority of the day.

Here Are Some Ideas I Came Up With To Put Myself First:

• Preparing good, nutritious FOOD ahead of time for meals
• Getting at least 7-8 hours of SLEEP/day
• EXERCISE every day- even if its parking far and walking more
• Drink lots and lots of WATER
• Do NOT over work-Achieving great things come in time and not by over working
• Surround yourself with people who make YOU smile
• READ a book-to get your mind off every day life
• HAVE FUN!!!

So stop over stressing about things that won’t matter tomorrow and get outside to enjoy the great weather and HAVE FUN!!