STRESS & The Art of Self-Renewal
I was watching a National Geographic documentary on stress a few
nights ago entitled, “Stress: Portrait of a Killer”. It was highlighting the work of Stanford
University professor, Robert Sapolsky and is well worth a look. If you have Netflix, dig in. Otherwise, there are numerous places to find
it.
This is some of the most intriguing explanation for the everyday sensation we call stress. I have included the documentary’s self-description below and here is the website link (http://killerstress.stanford.edu/):
“Stress response: savior to killer
As we’ve evolved, the human stress response has saved our lives. Today, we turn on the same life-saving physical reaction to cope with intense, ongoing stressors - and we can’t seem to turn it off. “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” reveals just how dangerous prolonged exposure to stress can be.”
Have you seen this in your life, home, in your employer or fellow employees? New challenges emerge daily. Projects have “deadlines”. Sales goals must be met. Weekly/Quarterly business metrics must be presented in the board meeting. The kids are having challenges in school. You are running late for your son or daughter’s game which you promised to attend. There is too much month and not enough money. Demand. Push. Exhaustion. Burnout. Quick Temper. Blame.
There are serious dangers to not resolving stress. These perils can impact us physically by emaciating our immune system making us susceptible to infectious disease, cause and contribute to cardiovascular illness through increased levels of fat and plaque in the bloodstream and can just make us difficult to be around as small irritants can blowup into significant anger reactions.
When the stressors show up for you, how do you respond? Do you notice an internal dialogue igniting in your mind? Are you trying to “figure out” how to solve your situation? Does it keep you up at night? Do you have a wrestling match with your thoughts? There are powerful and effective ways of intervening into anxiety producing thought habits. There is an Art to Self-Renewal that can be learned and practiced effectively. Register for a FREE coaching session on the About page.
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Take Yourself Too Seriously & Rule #6?
Inspiration: The Peace Of Authentic Living
It Is What It Is (Part 1)
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A Comment on Life Coaching
Are you considering a life coach? Perhaps, you are past consideration and actually thinking about life coach certification. Well, whether you want a life coach in Birmingham, Alabama or Australia or Canada or the UK…we would be glad to talk to you about being a life coach. My training allows me to coach people from all backgrounds. Personally, my introduction to life coaching came through a family crisis. It moved my wife and me to take committed action for our child but also for us. Frankly, we believed we were saving a child but it turned out that we were saving ourselves…and a child.
Everyone seeks to conquer what challenges their life in some fashion. You may address your pain or limiting beliefs with determination to change by planning a new strategy, asking a friend for support or seeking power from the divine. Perhaps, you are tired of being so tactically aggressive about your personal development and are seeking a new attitude through meditation or relaxation. Whether you are looking for more money, wealth or are going through a career transition…don’t give up. You can be happy, successful and build the life of your dreams.
Can you acknowledge that you may need support? If you would like to talk more, please comment on this site and register for a FREE coaching session.
Disclaimer
We have a mission at WindRiver Strategies to assist our clients in creating healthy, stress free lives. Our recommendation of “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” is not intended in any way to express their recommendation of us. Additionally, our coaching practice should in no way be a replacement for needed professional counseling and support where appropriate.
This is some of the most intriguing explanation for the everyday sensation we call stress. I have included the documentary’s self-description below and here is the website link (http://killerstress.stanford.edu/):
“Stress response: savior to killer
As we’ve evolved, the human stress response has saved our lives. Today, we turn on the same life-saving physical reaction to cope with intense, ongoing stressors - and we can’t seem to turn it off. “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” reveals just how dangerous prolonged exposure to stress can be.”
Have you seen this in your life, home, in your employer or fellow employees? New challenges emerge daily. Projects have “deadlines”. Sales goals must be met. Weekly/Quarterly business metrics must be presented in the board meeting. The kids are having challenges in school. You are running late for your son or daughter’s game which you promised to attend. There is too much month and not enough money. Demand. Push. Exhaustion. Burnout. Quick Temper. Blame.
There are serious dangers to not resolving stress. These perils can impact us physically by emaciating our immune system making us susceptible to infectious disease, cause and contribute to cardiovascular illness through increased levels of fat and plaque in the bloodstream and can just make us difficult to be around as small irritants can blowup into significant anger reactions.
When the stressors show up for you, how do you respond? Do you notice an internal dialogue igniting in your mind? Are you trying to “figure out” how to solve your situation? Does it keep you up at night? Do you have a wrestling match with your thoughts? There are powerful and effective ways of intervening into anxiety producing thought habits. There is an Art to Self-Renewal that can be learned and practiced effectively. Register for a FREE coaching session on the About page.
Other Stress Related Articles
Stress Triggers
Stress Relief Revolution
Quick Start to Stress Relief
101 Affirmations for Positive Shifts in Thinking
Take Yourself Too Seriously & Rule #6?
Inspiration: The Peace Of Authentic Living
It Is What It Is (Part 1)
It Is What It Is (Part 2)
A Comment on Life Coaching
Are you considering a life coach? Perhaps, you are past consideration and actually thinking about life coach certification. Well, whether you want a life coach in Birmingham, Alabama or Australia or Canada or the UK…we would be glad to talk to you about being a life coach. My training allows me to coach people from all backgrounds. Personally, my introduction to life coaching came through a family crisis. It moved my wife and me to take committed action for our child but also for us. Frankly, we believed we were saving a child but it turned out that we were saving ourselves…and a child.
Everyone seeks to conquer what challenges their life in some fashion. You may address your pain or limiting beliefs with determination to change by planning a new strategy, asking a friend for support or seeking power from the divine. Perhaps, you are tired of being so tactically aggressive about your personal development and are seeking a new attitude through meditation or relaxation. Whether you are looking for more money, wealth or are going through a career transition…don’t give up. You can be happy, successful and build the life of your dreams.
Can you acknowledge that you may need support? If you would like to talk more, please comment on this site and register for a FREE coaching session.
Disclaimer
We have a mission at WindRiver Strategies to assist our clients in creating healthy, stress free lives. Our recommendation of “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” is not intended in any way to express their recommendation of us. Additionally, our coaching practice should in no way be a replacement for needed professional counseling and support where appropriate.
