Explain why you feel that it is important to be aware of the connection between time and stress management?

Question

Explain why you feel that it is important to be aware of the connection between time and stress management.

Answer 1

The reason it's important to be aware of the connection between time and stress management is because time is usually the reason we feel stressed.  

Think through a typical day.  Do you spend most of your time thinking about what you need to get done ("I need to remember to stop by the store on the way home", "I am so nervous about the upcoming test"), or do you invest much of your time reliving a moment you wish you could change ("I should have said...", "I wish I had...")?  

Probably both right?  That's the problem.  We live here, in this moment.  We can attempt to plan for the future, or learn from the past, but we tend to spend most of our time in these places when the most important moment is now.  We can take action now.  We can change now.  So what do we do?

1. Every time you walk through a doorway focus on your breath and make sure you are breathing with you belly.  Breathe in making the inhale last for 4 seconds.  Feel the cool air entering your nose and pause for 1-2 seconds.  Exhale the warm air making the exhale last 4 seconds and pause for 1-2 seconds before inhaling again.  Repeat as long as you wish.

2. Practice body scanning.  Allow your attention to scan each part of your body for tension.  Often when you feel tension you will find yourself in the wrong time zone.  Come back to the present moment and begin tensing each muscle in you body one at a time for a few seconds and releasing.  Rember to breath with your belly.

3. Place reminders where you can see them at your work station or at home so you will remember to be in the present.

4. Meditate.  Meditation helps to train and disipline the mind.  With practice you will find it easier to stay in the moment for longer periods of time.

Thank you for your time.  I hope this helps.

Chris

www.stress-free-vibe.com