How Much Stress!
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Title: "How Much Stress?"
- by Kathy Thompson
healthyu@faceuptoit-youcan.com
(c) Kathy Thompson - All Rights Reserved
www.faceuptoit-youcan.com
"How Much Stress!"
Standing in front of the mirror, Jim was getting ready for
bed. He was brushing his teeth. In his mid forties, he noticed
he was getting a potbelly, and he was slouched. He remembered
his day at work.
As the head of Human Resources at the local
community college, he listened to witnesses who saw Fred,
the college business manager slipping checks in his pocket.
Jim suspected someone was embezzling money from the college.
And it bothered him, because Fred was a good friend. Then at
lunch at a restaurant, he was alone thinking about what to do.
Janice, a teacher from the college came in and joined him.
They enjoy each other's company. And Jim found himself
attracted to her. They talked about his oldest daughter,
Becky, who broke her leg.
Out in the bedroom, Karen was pulling a nightgown over her
head. She stared at herself thinking she needed to lose weight.
At forty she was still attractive, but getting heavy. She
crawled into bed. She remembered her day.
The lawn mower, washing machine, and dryer all broke down.
Davy, their son, got in a fight at school, and was thrown off
the basketball team. Then
earlier while taking a bath, she
discovered a lump in her breast.
Jim came the bedroom. They stared at each other, not knowing
what to say. Jim is rubbing his forehead with a headache.
Karen is blinking nervously.
How much stress is too much?
Stress is a normal part of life that can either help us learn
and grow, or it can present tremendous problems.
Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that
prepare us for action (to fight or flee). If action is not
taken and it builds up inside, that stress can lead to health
problems. Different types of stress are; prolonged,
uninterrupted, unexpected, and unmanageable.
Stress can be managed with; regular exercise, meditation or
other relaxation techniques, structured time outs, and learning
how to cope with it for more predictability in our lives.
Using drugs, pain medicines, alcohol, smoking, and eating can
make the stress worse, and can make us more susceptible for more
stress.
Managing stress depends on the willingness of a person to make
the changes necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Are you ready?
Would you like to "Fight Stress & Win?" If so, The SECRET
formula for fighting stress is here:
http://www.faceuptoit-youcan.com/stress.html
About the Author
With a B. S. in Business Communications Kathy Thompson has
taught her programs around the country.
She writes and speaks about Health, Personal
Communications, and Face Reading.
Kathy's goal is to help you be all you can
be and reach your potential.
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