Comments on: 3 Steps for Killing Stress Now

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:35:38 +0000

Tejvan,

Thanks for the comment, and I appreciate your kind words.

Giant,

Your user name speaks volumes to the length, and quality, of your posts and comments. I really appreciate it, so keep it up!
I agree, it is completely subjective. If you can find insults humorous, the battle is pretty much over. I’d love to be able to do that every time, but I think I still have some work left to do. I just try to tell myself that they might either be having a bad day, or that they actually didn’t mean to come across in such a negative manner.

By: Giant

Giant — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:08:22 +0000

Chris,

I totally agree. the concept of negative versus positive stress is something that is subjective. What is positive for one person may be taken in a negative light no another. Just like the concept of right and wrong. There is no universal acceptance of what is right or wrong, or stress wise, negative or positive. The ability to look at things in a positive light can transform the massive boulder of negative stress into a pebble or grain of sand. Because it is something subjective, and therefore a matter of interpretation, it is entirely up to the person experiencing it as to whether or not they are going to let it effect them in a negative way. I use this technique daily. I often find that if someone is going to insult me, it is almost humorous. I know that what they are saying is wrong and is meant to be hurtful, but something in that persons day had driven them to that extreme and I am grateful that I am not that bad, also, if it makes that person feel better, its done no harm to me so what’s the difference. when we step back and look at all the things that make us upset in this world, we realize that the vast majority of them are petty and not worth a second thought months or years later, so why let them control us now. rockin post, man!

Blake

By: Tejvan

Tejvan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:46:34 +0000

Useful article, Interesting idea to change negative stress into positive stress

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:39:24 +0000

Kay,

Thanks for your kind words. I completely agree that it is very possible to change all stress to positive stress. I really like the breathing techniques as well. I know how well those can be implemented to calming you down.

Rebecca,

Thanks a lot! I know if I didn’t have stress relief techniques, I’d probably need to be heavily medicated.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:22:40 +0000

That was such a well written, thought out post. Stress can cause the body so much harm. The importance of stress relief is huge.

By: Kay Butler

Kay Butler — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:08:37 +0000

Hi, Chris:
I’ll be the first to comment! I’ve had my share of negative and positive stress, and been to seminars for stress management! I even suggest to massage clients other approaches to handling stress.
Your suggestion of starting with that statement..” I absolutely love how…(whatever is stressing you out)” is excellent! You are definitely right in telling the reader that he/she does have the power to change any negative stress into a positive stress.
I suggest that a person go within and learn to focus on various rhythyms of breathing. Inhaling slow to a five count, or seven second count, holding it and exhaling the same way can induce relaxation. Feeling and visualizing tension leaving the body while exhaling can also be very beneficial, and this can allow a person to let go of negative stress.
Each person is unique, of course, and can decide which stress relieving technique to use, which one feels right to do. The key is to Learn various ones and to JUST DO IT!
Practice, Practice, Practice with Patience!
Take care!
Peace, Joy and Prosperity!
LMTKay