Supplement Yourself
Though I’m not proposing to stimulate yourself with supplements, during a stressful time these can help. Adaptogens are herbs that support you in coping and recovering from stress. You still have to do what’s required to manage your stressors, though. They are not miracle cures. The best known adaptogens are Siberian Ginseng and Vitamin C. Other adaptogens are Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, and Shizandra, which you can combine or take separately. For emotional exhaustion. Olive from Bach Flower-essences is a good supplement. If you feel really anxious, some Rescue Remedy can help too.
Supplements based on the adaptogen mushrooms are helpful too, and boost the immune system. Examples of this are reishi, maitake, and cordyceps.
Have Some Fun
Moving and having fun is the next thing you can do to reduce stress. Get out in nature, exercise, or do yoga. Also spend some time being creative—listen to music and sing along, journal to cope with your feelings, and in general do more things that give you some pleasure.
Take good care of your body. Try some lovely baths, massages, and other touch therapies. We offer quite a few at the Path for Life Center.
Learn How to Be
This is also called “get out of your head,” and is better known as meditation. It can be very difficult to sit still when you’re stressed, but the good news is that you don’t have to. Meditation can be applied in many ways.
Exercise and movement, stretching and breathing—there are many ways to get your body out of the grip of stress. When your brain can finally learn to let be, your body can unravel too.
Remember this when life seems to take over: actions may be positive or negative according to the intention that underlies them, just as a crystal reflects the colors of its surroundings. Stress is what you make of it. It does start in your head.
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