Reach Out

Whether it’s feeling overwhelmed at work, coping with family problems or being under pressure financially, we’ve all experienced stress.  How we react to it really depends upon the circumstances and what we think and feel about the situation. Some stress is good for us – and it can catapult us into finding a solution, while other stress can leaving us feeling “stuck”. At it’s worst, stress can block our body’s ability to protect, repair and regenerate itself – causing sleep disorders, diabetes, heart diseases, burnout and much more. There is so much information about ways to manage your stress. They are not new, and they all work. Here are a few: 1. Exercise. Not only does it improve our body’s overall fitness, it also helps to overcome anxiety and emotional stress. Regular exercise can reduce stress levels and enhance a sense of wellbeing. 2. Eating Healthy. Our diet plays a vital role in improving our overall health. Cut down on coffee, soft drinks and sweets and increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you consume, you will feel more relaxed, focused and energetic. 3. Adopt a positive approach. People with a positive approach are less likely to experience higher stress levels and are better able to cope with stress causing events than those with a negative attitude towards challenges and setbacks. 4. Laughter. A good, hearty laugh works wonders in lowering stress levels. 6. Write it down. Take a moment to write down what’s causing you stress, and to counter that with things that make you happy. Finding positives in a stressful situation can help turn it around. 7. Relaxation. Take time out to relax. Give yourself time to breath. You’ll be surprised how better equipped you feel to deal with the situation. 8. Learn to say NO. This is one of the best self-care practices I know – so often we say yes for fear of hurting or letting down someone else – and put more pressure on ourselves as a result. These suggestions might be helpful, but when we feel really stressed it can be difficult to pull ourselves up from the downward spiral we have fallen into. In these moments, I urge you to reach out. Find someone you trust that you can talk to. Just being heard can make all the difference – and often, in those moments that you share what’s going on for you, you find your own way out of the situation. The reason I love coaching is because I can listen without judgement, without giving advice, without even fully understanding the situation. I can help you find the baby steps you want to take to move you towards the solution you seek. I can hold you accountable. I can celebrate your wins with you. Most of all, I can help you reach inside and find your own answers. My programs take time, because change takes time. Working over a minimum of 12 sessions my clients can reshape their thoughts, habits, beliefs, actions and outcomes. They become more productive, healthier and happier in all areas of their lives; and because they chose the action steps to take, these changes are permanent. If this sounds like something you’d like to investigate, please contact me to arrange an obligation-free phone conversation to assess whether we can work together.  Email: jan@janosmond.com, or book a consultation with me via the calendar on my website: www.janosmond.com.