Submitted by Melissa Gilman on August 13, 2008 - 9:13am.
All of the above? I do everything I shouldn't. I eat Pecan Mudslides or Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards from Dairy Queen. I surf the Internet. I drink lots of coffee. I eat lots of candy. A long time ago I would smoke once in awhile. (I know, I know -- disgusting, deadly, bad, bad, bad.) I imagine running away to New Mexico. I dream of vacations by the ocean. I avoid and procrastinate.
Submitted by Ruth Anne Maddox on August 13, 2008 - 1:20pm.
A good workout on the Nordic Trac, bicycle or walking helps, as does cleaning out the refrigerator or kitchen cupboards or scrubbing something. Afterward, a nice hot bubble bath (glass of wine optional).
Submitted by Anonymous on August 13, 2008 - 2:23pm.
Chocolate and wine ... and wine and chocolate. Oh, and some extra caffeine if it's daytime stress! Did I say chocolate? Frosting out of the can with a glass of merlot - instant destresser.
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on August 18, 2008 - 9:37am.
So I just experienced a Monday morning anxiety attack -- sweating, upset stomach, racing thoughts ... ah, I hate Monday mornings. But in the spirit of this discussion I found a short meditation exercise from blogger Kay Goldstein, it's called Putting Life On Pause: 3 Mini-Meditations For People Who Don't Have Time To Meditate. Check out the third item. I did it seated at my desk.
Submitted by Melissa Gilman on August 18, 2008 - 9:41am.
I also signed up for a yoga class at the Chaska Community Center. Me and my extra 30 pounds are going to attempt downward facing dog. Unfortunately, the thought of stretching and twisting in front of strangers fills me with anxiety!
Submitted by Ruth Anne Maddox on August 19, 2008 - 3:57pm.
And keep in mind that downward facing dog has everyone facing, um, downward, so they shouldn't be looking at you if they're doing it correctly -- unless, of course, you're behind them and they see you through their legs. Hint: Get a spot in the front row or the back row, but not in the middle -- and if you do full bug, don't look at the person next you and laugh. They don't appreciate the humor in what you see.
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All of the above? I do
All of the above? I do everything I shouldn't. I eat Pecan Mudslides or Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards from Dairy Queen. I surf the Internet. I drink lots of coffee. I eat lots of candy. A long time ago I would smoke once in awhile. (I know, I know -- disgusting, deadly, bad, bad, bad.) I imagine running away to New Mexico. I dream of vacations by the ocean. I avoid and procrastinate.
So, how do you handle stress?
A good workout on the Nordic
A good workout on the Nordic Trac, bicycle or walking helps, as does cleaning out the refrigerator or kitchen cupboards or scrubbing something. Afterward, a nice hot bubble bath (glass of wine optional).
Chocolate and wine ... and
Chocolate and wine ... and wine and chocolate. Oh, and some extra caffeine if it's daytime stress! Did I say chocolate? Frosting out of the can with a glass of merlot - instant destresser.
Shopping. Shoes ... things I
Shopping. Shoes ... things I don't need but want ...
So I just experienced a
So I just experienced a Monday morning anxiety attack -- sweating, upset stomach, racing thoughts ... ah, I hate Monday mornings. But in the spirit of this discussion I found a short meditation exercise from blogger Kay Goldstein, it's called Putting Life On Pause: 3 Mini-Meditations For People Who Don't Have Time To Meditate. Check out the third item. I did it seated at my desk.
I also signed up for a yoga
I also signed up for a yoga class at the Chaska Community Center. Me and my extra 30 pounds are going to attempt downward facing dog. Unfortunately, the thought of stretching and twisting in front of strangers fills me with anxiety!
Good for you! Don't worry
Good for you! Don't worry about doing that stuff in front of anyone! Everyone will be too busy trying to do their own thing to look at you!
:)
And keep in mind that
And keep in mind that downward facing dog has everyone facing, um, downward, so they shouldn't be looking at you if they're doing it correctly -- unless, of course, you're behind them and they see you through their legs. Hint: Get a spot in the front row or the back row, but not in the middle -- and if you do full bug, don't look at the person next you and laugh. They don't appreciate the humor in what you see.
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