Venting Stress and Meditation
I have found venting is good for letting go of stress. I have also found that venting to that same trusted person when stress is happening frequently can become overwhelming if done too often.
Meditation is a good balance when stress is high and it is a good practice for me to do both. In other words there are many ways to relieve stress, some work better than others and its best not to rely on only one type of stress relief.
Does anyone have problems with finding what actually works or do people find certian activities only delay the stress? Can someone else give evidence to support that view?
MARGILANE,
Getting solace from something you do is very helpful. Meditation if done properly will help you not only with stress but it will rejuvenate your spiritual being.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Venting is helpful, and there are several ways that I vent out my feelings. I write poetry and journal. It seemed to be beneficial for me. Meditation also helps. I would go to the beach and meditate for a little bit.
Sara,
Great ideas, I have looked and Jon Kabat Zin. The practices of meditation are ancient but still work.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I've actually heard that through the catharsis theory (venting) that we can build anger justifying thoughts and this in turn just increases feelings of anger and even sadness. What I've read is best for stress reduction is a system called stress inoculation, similar to a flu shot in terms of prevention. Techniques include relaxation training, self care, social skill building and assertiveness training. Also a big fan of mindfulness meditation, I would recommend any CD or book by Jon Kabat Zinn.
Clara,
Stepping away and allowing your self to think positive gives you a breath of fresh air. Methods of doing this is through meditation and exercise. You are on the right path.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I have found removing myself, through meditaion or a short walk outside, will aid in my thought process. This allows me to react to the issue not my stress.
Dustin,
Throughout the years I have always had this type of person I could trust in my work place. These trust levels and freindships last forever. I would be suprised if most people don't have this kind of relationship with someone. You mentioned the key word in this is someone you could trust.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I have a person at work that I trust with my feelings about work. He has been a coworker for alot of years and he knows that sometimes things just get too much for me. I do need to learn to take some time to get my head straight.
Karen,
Emotion is the actual deterent to positive progress. You can have the person who listens and gives you great advise to pull the perspective back into focus. When emotions raise it only puts undue pressure on you and others. If one can control that part and have a logical perspective on the issue and talk it out then decision making becomes much easier.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Venting is the best way to help with stress. I have always been the type of person that holds everything inside. Venting is a way to keep me from just literally boiling over. Having that special individual that you can vent to is highly important.
I also think have time alone so you can think through the stress of the day certainly helps. It also gives one time to plan for the next day.
Manuel,
The secret of achievement of all success is in your mind. Be persistent and positive.
Dr. Gary Carlson
What is a person to do when all stress relief exercises have been exhausted and stress is bringing you to the breaking point? Hypothetically of course….
Robert,
Practice in stress relief works but you need to know what fits you best. Altering your practices is good to be refreshed.
Dr. Gary Carlson
