There are a myriad of different ways we can calm ourselves when we are stressed. Some that were shared on the call were:

• Breathing
• Walking barefoot in nature
• Yoga
• Connecting with someone who is grounded and calm
• Choosing a positive state like enthusiasm or patience rather than stress
• Noticing an act of kindness or a child’s smile
• Jumping on our Daily Gratitude Call at 7 am mountain time!
• Go for a walk, physical activity
• Sudoku or other mind puzzles
• Count your blessings
• Escape within a book
• Sleep
• Pray
• Listen to uplifting or spiritual music

What we discovered on the call today is that stress originates from outside. It is pressure from something outside of ourselves. The only time stress affects us is if we choose to allow the pressure to get to us. The same stressor for one person is super easy for another. So it is not an absolute truth that stress MUST affect us negatively.

BE PRESENT!

Our minds can only focus on one thing at a time. If we are focused on something calming and positive, we will be calm and positive. There is only stress when we focus on the negative and the situation that is stressful.

New Ideas to Consider

• I have important things to accomplish out there
• I am ready for anything
• I calmly and patiently await the next thing
• I am enjoying every moment as it arrives
• I choose gratitude for this moment
• I am excited to see what is next

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