How to turn stress to energy

Stress is something that happens to us either good or bad that causes an emotional or physical reaction

Physical:Exercise, activities, fight or flight

Emotional: Internal, environmental, personal, work

Situations we make up

Anxiety over potential worries

Thoughts about the future

Monetary issues or potential issues

Loved ones

Air quality

Lighting

Computers, cell phones, TV & other heated electronics

Co-workers, neighbors

Friendships

Relationships

Children

Fatigue, tiredness

Mental breakdown

Alcohol abuse and other addictions

Heart disease

Hypertension

Muscle break down

Fat gain

Vulnerable immune system

Social isolation

Shorter life span

Eating disorders

Ulcers

Constipation

Impotence

Headaches

Upset stomach

Rashes

Insomnia

Dry Mouth

Dry throat

Clenching teeth

Shallow breathing

Yawning

Gas

Heartburn

Constricted Blood Vessels

Increased Heart Rate

Breathing

Hugging

Exercise

Activities/hobbies/interests

Stretching

Walking

Eating well

Quiet time

Thought assimilation

Problem solving

Take 3 deep breaths! Your stomach should protrude with the inhale and relax in on the exhale

Breathe in, stomach sticks out

Breathe out, stomach relaxes back to normal

Do this 3 or more times when feeling stressed to increase oxygen, blood, nervous system, heart and brain function

Lowers production of cortisol (stress hormone that causes weight gain)

Hugging and kissing your partner beyond the sexy times will increase your oxygen intake and the hormone oxytocin (bonding/feel good hormone)

Hug when feeling your

max level of stress (real hug

held for 30 seconds or

more, not the butt out 2 sec.

hug)

Turn off all distractions, cell phone, computer, neighbors and lay with your back down on the floor for 5-10 minutes. Let your thoughts wonder and come to you, gain control of your mind

Brings in more oxygen

Breaks down fat

Gives you a physical outlet for your mental stress

Lowers blood pressure

Increase energy (can now handle more stress)

Strengthen immune system

Sometimes stress comes from not knowing how to exercise. In that case, hire a trainer

Use your frustrations and anger from stress to workout more

Take a brisk walk when feeling angrier than usual, swing your arms freely

Foods without pesticides

Detoxifying foods

Nutrient dense foods

Living foods such as yogurt, cheese, cultured milk or butter, low cooked meats, sauerkraut, kimchi, beet kvas, homemade ginger ale, kombucha, sprouted grains and nuts/seeds

*avoid processed foods and your on a good path!

Turn the TV off and turnon theconversation

Walk with your loved ones

Drink warm tea together

Indulge in the arts and follow your passions

Figure out what you are interested in, think back to childhood and re-discover your interest

Music, reading, plays, writing, instruments, pottery, singing, hiking, studying, creating etc. Indulge in these healthy hobbies and you will find your self feeling alive and interested in life!

Stone Leaf Tea House

Library

Gym membership

Middlebury Natural Foods Coop

Trail around Middlebury

Town Hall Theatre

Frog hallow clay studio

Massage therapy

Sporting Events – College and Adult leagues

Working with trainers and/or nutritionist can help you kick start or increase your level of health

Proper exercise techniques

Including breathing, form,

stretching, weights, cardio

etc. can make or break your

experience

Middlebury Fitness Yoga Classes

Otter creek yoga

Stretching classes and instruction with personal trainers

Pilates classes

Take a walk on the TAM, there are endless miles of nature to be discovered & explored!

Use it for sledding, skiing, snow shoeing, running, hiking, biking, reading, eating or just sitting and relaxing!

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