We live in a very exciting time where information is constantly at our fingertips, on monitors at gas stations, the Internet, and advanced gadgetry that can bring us news as it happens unfiltered and straight from the source. With all of this overabundance of information we begin to internalize it whether we are actively engaged or passively. Our subconscious/unconscious is always aware receiving and filtering as it acquires.
More and more people are walking around stressed and overloaded. It wasn’t that long ago that we didn’t have access to everything; our channels of news were more passive in nature. The news came in very few forms that were filtered before delivered to the public via Radio, Television and Newspapers. Now, through youtube, blogs and smartphones we have the capability to create the news and experience the news from a new perspective. This has good and bad side effects. We now experience the news as it happens, the disconnect is no longer present… which has bred a climate of fear.
Fear is fantasy; it is based off the idea that something bad may happen this fantasy has been perpetuated by the overabundance of information. Constantly living on our toes has caused us to work ourselves into the ground and prevents us from inner peace and balance. We are constantly being affected by the state of the current economy and whatever negative newsworthy event has happened in the world.
5 Suggestions to Living a Less Stressed Life
Suggestion #1
Don’t engage in any activity that may have a negative impact 30 minutes before you go to sleep and 30 minutes after you awaken. These are actually the most suggestible parts of the day and fight/flight mechanism can activate creating issues with sleep and morning anxiety.
Suggestion #2
Limit your access. Allow yourself, to be informed but not immersed in all of the issues in the world. Set a time limit and a time of when you will allow yourself to access the news. This will help you lower your anxiety level.
Suggestion #3
Give yourself a minute break. By closing your eyes for a few seconds and taking a few deep breaths you can de-stress yourself and maintain more balance.
Suggestion #4
Live in the moment. Be present and accountable now. You have only one life, and it is important to savor it. Living in the future of what may happen, tends to lead to stress.
Suggestion #5
Eat healthy and balanced. Low blood sugar can cause or increase anxiety and stress. Eat a lean protein diet, limiting processed foods and sugars.
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