a slew wedding decisions, plus juggle your job and other commitments. This can cause
an unbearable amount of stress. Fortunately there are as many ways to take care of
stress as there are causes of it. When it comes to stress you can either be your best
friend or your worst enemy.
Setting yourself up with unrealistic expectations and goals often creates stress. This
isn't to say that you should sell yourself short. This is about being realistic about what
you can do.
The body cycles every 1 or 2 hours with one low energy point in each cycle. When these
points hit do something calming that’s not work or wedding related; such as take a
short walk or sip some tea. Fight the urge to work on your wedding over your
mealtimes and eat slowly in a relaxing atmosphere. At the end of each workday, take
the time to release those pressures before diving into your wedding.
Eat right and exercise but again remember not to set unrealistic expectations for
yourself. These diet and exercise should relieve stress not cause it. Release tension by
doing a few minutes of stretches. Exercise also releases endorphins making you feel
better. Sign up for a class you would enjoy, maybe try yoga or belly dancing. Eat foods
rich in calcium, vitamins B and C to boost your moods. Try not to eat processed foods.
Whenever you need a quick refresher try the following breathing exercise. Use
diaphragmatic breathing and do not hold your stomach muscles. Inhale through your
nose and count to four then exhale and count back down. You can do seven of these in
about a minute.
If you can spend some time at a day spa - if time and finances don't permit full on spa
treatment as much as you would like - try just a massage, manicure or pedicure. Or just
soak in a hot bath.
When you have a problem slow down your thoughts and work through it step by step.
Take deep breaths, get enough sleep, relax and have fun.
