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10/18/2016

Stress and How We Relate to IT

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An uncomfortable feeling is not an enemy.  It’s a gift that says “get honest – inquire.” 

~ Bryon Katie  

STRESS - It's everywhere and is totally unavoidable. 

We need to allow the stress response—flight, fight or freeze—to be “on-call” should there be a need to react to a threat. However, in most day-to-day moments, we can benefit from asking the question, "What is truly standing in the way between me and how i relate to stressors - traffic, running late, technology, politics, unmet deadlines, crammed schedules, relationship struggles, people in general, etc.?"


When we can turn the mental-emotional compass inward, we may begin to notice how we react (unconscious, conditioned habit-patterns), rather than how we respond (conscious choice) to uncontrollable and often uncomfortable experiences. if we can pause for just a moment, we may find a “s p a c e” from which to step back and choose our response to anything and anyone. it will take practice, practice, practice and then some more practice to pause and choose to respond.
 

Here are 5 mindful tips to relate more efficiently to stress:

1. When the external stress trigger arises, pause and make a u-turn inward and create a space in the mind. In other words, try and be present with whatever is arising. 
2. Take 5 *mindful breaths periodically throughout the day
3. Do only 1 thing at a time and do it *mindfully
4. Spend at least 15-30 minutes everyday to completely and *mindfully be with yourself
5. Begin again, without judgments about yourself – as gently able as possible 

*Mindful in this context relates to being completely attentive and focused with all phenomena as it arises, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. 

Author - Nina Bhatty
If you found this information to be helpful and would like to share your experience with STRESS, simply share in either the 'comments' section below or contact me privately in the 'contact me' tab in the menu bar - I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings related to your experiences with stress and how you integrate mindfulness or would like to know more about mindfulness as it applies to your life experiences. 

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Amina
10/18/2016 10:58:19 am

i really liked your blog, so deeply thoughtful. We in society are so caught up with main stream activities that we unconsciously adopted robotic behaviors. Sometimes not even realizing what we are doing or how we are spending our precious limited lifetime. Being mindful is definitely a long time struggle.

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Jackie M.
10/24/2016 01:27:30 pm

Thank you, Nina! The information was very helpful and I'm using it as a reminder for being present while parenting, cooking, driving, and as able as often.

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Chitra
11/9/2016 10:32:35 pm

Thank you for this article - I really like the idea of "turning the mental-emotional compass inward." We do tend to (unconsciously) put the focus more outward don't we?

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Sam M.
11/19/2016 11:09:31 am

Thank you Nina for this article - I'm just starting a mindfulness practice in the bay area and this is very helpful to have resources nearby! How can we connect
Sam

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Angy
11/29/2016 06:34:34 pm

As I start my Mindfulness practice, I find your blogs helpful. It's not an easy practice by any means, but am giving it my all, considering the countless and unpredictable stressors that can play a part in my life. I want to be able to be strong enough to handle what comes. Thank you for the information and your direct support. I'm looking forward to reading more and practicing more as well.
Angy

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Anonymous
12/5/2016 11:05:46 am

I have a lot of stress that I face on a daily basis - and wonder just how turning inward, toward the stress can make help us!!? Isn't this counter-active? It seems the stress will intensify? I'm new to this practice, so would like clarification... I'd appreciate if you can email me...
Anonymous

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