Comments on: Mary Jaksch asks: What’s your best way of coping with stress?

By: Human Touch Massage Chairs

Human Touch Massage Chairs — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:59:03 +0000

Good post. Have bookmarked your blog and will surely come back.

By: Vanessa Rae

Vanessa Rae — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:54:27 +0000

I go for a walk in the forrest. I read a passage from one of my favorite books. I pray and talk some sense into myself.

By: Amy Guth

Amy Guth — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:51:42 +0000

I'm with Carrie. I give myself permission to ache or be sad or whatever feeling I have and sit in that feeling and let it be. I usually process well and quickly that way, then feel ready to move on in a healthy way.

By: Traci

Traci — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:11:16 +0000

I get pissed. Turning the scared, overwhelmed feeling into anger creates action. Luckily, I've figure out (for the most part) how to keep to myself when I get angry, and I take it out on projects instead of people (again, for the most part). Wearing flat black knee-high boots helps me somehow. This whole thing is probably not healthy, but it works for now.

By: Cindy - Independent Calm

Cindy - Independent Calm — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:54:08 +0000

I like the idea of expressing your feelings – I too usually deny that there is stress. I think I am going to try throwing a temper tantrum the next time and see what happens. Thanks.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:58:13 +0000

I used to handle stress really badly….. i would blame the world and anything that was around me. i would tell myself that this wasn't my problem and i was not to blame for the path that had unfolded….now however; my mind has taught me the importance of calming my spirit and soul to ease my feelings…..i do this with music ( led zeppelin and pink floyd etc) aswell as painting, running, pilates etc….
it can be many things, but the changing of my attitude and feelings are fundemental in taking responsibilty for these stressors

By: alligator kate

alligator kate — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:51:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing this.

By: alligator kate

alligator kate — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:48:09 +0000

A walk in the woods is the best medicine.

By: alligator kate

alligator kate — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:44:12 +0000

Playing and laughing with my dogs lightens me up, diminishing the impact of every day stresses.
I believe that there are some people for whom meditation is a healthy addition to their lives, but that if they don't do it, they find other ways to ground and center. For others of us, it is an absolute requirement. I fall into the second category. I also usually call a friend or family member, and when all else fails, I simply go for a walk to the nearest park and lie on the earth, preferably near a big tree. I often suspect that my stress level would diminish greatly if I moved from city to country, as I hope to in the future. Nothing makes me feel more at peace than being in nature.

By: laurie_matthews

laurie_matthews — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:04:47 +0000

For everyday stress my best move is to work out and then soak in a hot tub and meditate. For the big stresses I'm with Carrie – hibernate, be silent and sleep.