Faith and stress
Would you say that faith most likely hinders or helps in stress management?
Chris ,
Knowing the right tools to reduce your anxiety and stress is having a balance in your life. You need to have good physical practices, relaxation, mental leisure and spiritual rejuvenation.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I would have to agree with that statement, especialy physical excercise has really helped lower my anxiety and stress at home and in the workplace.
Dennis ,
Faity and meditation is rate high on my list. Both of these practices give us hope and the ability to move on to the right conclusions in life. Often we talk about the balances necessary in life but when this one is missing the others don't matter.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Faith absolutely helps with stress management. No matter what you believe, faith in a higher being or higher purpose helps put lifes challenges in perspective. Faith, prayer, and meditation can give you the reset or renewal you need to handle current challenges.
Ryan,
Faith is the key to positive talk. Positive talk creates an optimistic view for the future.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I agree. The ablitly to fall back on faith is a great way to take the burden off yourself.
Sharyn,
You have a great perspective on this outlook. Just remember to have fun while you are doing it.
Dr. Gary Carlson
There are days at work when I feel I would simply implode from the stresses of managing the Massage Clinic, teaching, dealing with difficult clients and all with a smile on my face..... but through it all I repeat over and over in my head "I can do ALLLL things through Christ who strengthens me". Yes sir, Faith is a powerful tool in coping with stress, and it's right up there with "deep breathing". :)
CYNTHIA,
The balancing of health awareness,mental activity, exercise and spiritual rejuvenation keeps us prepared for stresses to come.
Dr. Gary Carlson
CYNTHIA,
Attitude is important to stand up to stress. The correct attitude is the key!
Dr. Gary Carlson
Good point. I had a student who was struggling and at the end of the the MOD. She told me it was her faith that got her through this
I agree..As the old sayong goes "I'm to Bless to be stressed"... I tell all of my studenst before taking an exam" Good luck and be Blessed.
Rose,
Positive talk to yourself is essential to success. If you have read any of Lou Tice's work you will get motivated to continue on the path you currently are on. Rejuvenation of faith keeps us with hope.
Dr. Gary Carlson
i agree that faith that everything will pan out decreases stress
Darrell,
I think your plan is great. The refresher plan for each morning is rejuvenating.
Dr. Gary Carlson
When I start my day without a moment of spiritual reflection it seems as if it goes downhill from there. I know that it helps. However, I often become so preoccupied with work/people that I forego the one thing that can benefit me.
Cassandra,
If a person practices of good health practices, exercise, relaxation and spiritual rejuvenation you can have a better chance of achievement.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I think it is because when people feel they have exhausted all options as to where to draw strenth from, they need something intangible that has an unlimited supply of strength to give.
