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Identifying Stress In Your Life


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Stress can have a significant impact on our body & mind, but it often goes unacknowledged in our life. Here are just some of the signs & symptoms of stress:


  1. Feeling on edge

  2. Eating more, or less

  3. Sleeping more, or less than usual

  4. Feeling emotional

  5. Using alcohol or drugs to relieve or escape

  6. Chronic back or neck pain

  7. Tension headaches or migraines

  8. Hormonal imbalances

  9. Heart palpitations

  10. Depression and anxiety

  11. Digestive problems

  12. Weight loss or gain

  13. Feeling disconnected, unfulfilled or unmotivated

  14. Poor concentration or memory

  15. Teeth grinding

  16. Withdrawing from friends and family

How many are applicable to you? Have you examined the possible source of stress in your life? If you’re experiencing any of these signs & symptoms it may be a result of stress.



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For years I felt shame and guilt for feeling anxious, unfulfilled, unmotivated, emotionally exhausted...I didn't think I had anything to be stressed or anxious about, some people have real adversity to deal with. The problem was, my stress wasn’t your traditional stress you may have witnessed from your parents, or on TV or in movies. Our perception of ourselves, the world, our circumstances and the events in our life has a significant impact on our stress levels (and how we respond to stress). Here are some of the possible sources of mental or emotional stress in no particular order:


1. Frustration, anger and feeling unheard or unseen

2. Limiting beliefs, pessimism, attitudes, stories, roles and world views

3. Misalignment with your spiritual beliefs, core values or life purpose

4. Lack of social support, relationship issues or lack of boundaries

5. Lack of resources for basic survival

6. Low self-esteem, self-worth or self-confidence

7. Being judgmental or critical of yourself/others

8. People pleasing and lack of boundaries

9. Too much social interaction (introvert) or too little (extrovert)

10. Fears and phobias

11. Grief, loss and sadness

12. Resentment, jealousy and comparison

13. Guilt and shame

14. The need to constantly be in control

15. Feeling taken for granted or unappreciated

16. Taking on too much responsibility

17. Attachments and resistance to change


Have any of these resonated with you? Have something to add? Share in the comments💕

 
 
 

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