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What typically triggers your stress? For me, it is things like negative
newscasts and technology problems (email or printer errors). Being aware of the
things that trigger your personal stress can help you manage it and even reduce
it. As you begin to feel stress it is common for your blood pressure to rise,
your heart may begin to beat faster and you may feel muscle tension to name a
few.
Once you become aware of your body's stressful response to a situation, person,
or place, try the relaxation response. Herbert Benson, MD, of Harvard University
and author of The Relaxation Response, developed this technique that has been
proven to reduce blood pressure and heart rate.
So the moment you notice your stress, try these steps. First, move to a quiet
place where you can get comfortable. Take full, deep, but natural breaths in
through your nose, and then out through your mouth. Close your eyes. Focus your
attention on relaxing every muscle in your body beginning with your feet and
then progressively moving up through your body all the way to the top of your
head.
Then, silently repeat a personally meaningful focus phrase like, "I am calm."
with each exhale. Be sure to bracket any distracting thoughts and redirect your
focus back to your breath and your phrase. Stay with this technique for five
minutes.
Coaching Inquiries: What triggers your stress? Where do you carry your stress in
your body? When do you notice your stress? How often do you stop once you notice
your stress and begin to focus your attention on reducing your stress?
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Pathway, use our Feedback Form. To learn more about partnering with a coach to enhance your own personal resilience, please Email Christina or use our Contact Form to arrange for a
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Christina Lombardo Ray, PCC, CPCC (Christina@LifeTrekCoaching.com)
LifeTrek Coaching International
Columbus, OH
U.S.A.
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