xercise for relieving stress. The stress reaction in the body consists of tightened muscles, increased heart rate, Increased blood pressure, and heavier breathing . The result is our bodies go into a state of high energy but there is usually no place for that energy to go. Exercise is the most logical way to dissipate this excess energy. In turn relieving stress. Humor "Humor is the best medicine." Laughter reduces the heart rate and arterial blood pressure to below their original levels and causes the chest, abdomen, and shoulder muscles to contract, thus providing release from stress. Do the quiz in one of my humor potential quiz books located in the back of this report to test yourself and see if you should be laughing more than you do. Realistic Expectations A common source of stress is unrealistic expectations. People often become upset about something not because it is innately stressful but because it is not what they expected. For example, If you get caught in slow moving traffic during rush hour you may not like it but it won’t surprise you or necessarily upset you. However if it occurs on a Sunday afternoon it is more than likely to stress you out considerably. When expectations are realistic life seems more predictable and therefore more manageable because you can plan ahead and prepare yourself. As for expectations of others; expect less from people who cannot give you what you want. It makes it easier- not great, just less upsetting. Reframing Reframing is a technique used to change the way you look at the things in order to feel better about them. The key to reframing is to recognize that there are many ways to interpret the same situation. Its like the question, "Is the glass half empty or half full?" The answer depends on how you look at it. If the glass is half full you are an Optimist. An optimist is someone who usually sees the positive side in a given situation. If you see the glass a...
