Newsletter #12

Stress! 

How many of you feel stress? 

Psychology Today Defines Stress as: 

Stress generally refers to two things: the psychological perception of pressure, on the one hand, and the body's response to it, on the other, which involves multiple systems, from metabolism to muscles to memory.

Some stress is necessary for all living systems; it is the means by which they encounter and respond to the challenges and uncertainties of existence. The perception of danger sets off an automatic response system, known as the fight-or-flight response, that, activated through hormonal signals, prepares an animal to meet a threat or to flee from it.

In today’s world we allow things, people, places and things to stress us out. 

We want things to be perfect, we compare ourselves to others and how others look on the outside and strive for something that may be unattainable for whatever reason. 

Wanting to feel perfect leads to feelings of inadequacy which in turn make us sick. Striving for something that is almost impossible to attain can result in hopelessness  and unless you have tools to fix those feelings you will reach out for a drink or a drug. In my opinion. You want those things because they calm you. 

It is a known fact that we are a very stressed out society, the powers at be like that we feel out of control and lacking. Those feelings are what make us want to buy things, fill our hole inside of ourselves with material items, alcohol and drugs. It wants us to be sick!

If we take time to just stop, breathe and really look at what is going on that is causing our stress we can calm down. We can look at things rationally and know that all that needs to be done will get done. 

Getting back to basics is what has always helped me. I remember thinking ok, are my kids safe? Are they fed? Are they nice loving little people? Are they clean? 

That is all that really matters. 

Perfection is unattainable and knowing that you are doing your best and showing up as your best self is all that really matters. All your family wants is love and security, all the other material stuff is great but it won't make you happy or fulfilled. 

Love your life….relax…breathe…settle down and if you can stay off of social media it will not help you on your path to feeling less stress, I promise you!  Social media promotes stress so stay away especially if you are looking for some serenity. 

Have a wonderful weekend and a 

Happy, Happy 

Love, 

Elizabeth aka Bizzy