Stress

Stress is undoubtedly the mother of most diseases in this century. Your body systems malfunction when you are under stress. You could easily end up with every conceivable disease you can think of; heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcers, panic attacks, depression ..... just to name a few.

So, how do we fight stress?

In several different ways.

Firstly, have faith, believe in a higher power. Know that you are not alone in this world even if you don't have any family members left, or anyone you can trust. You always have God. He is your creator; he gave you life and one day you will go back to him. When you know that he has your back, your problems don't seem so insurmountable.

Secondly, change the way you react to stress. Make a commitment not to let it push you over the edge. Perhaps, you need to learn to take a stand for yourself. Are you letting people push you around? Learn to tell them to F off. Not everyone is deserving of your kindness. Who do they think they are to push you around? Sometimes all you need to do is make up your mind that you won't tolerate any more none sense from them and they get the message telepathically and stop bothering you. You won't even actually have to say the words.

Thirdly, make sure you do something nice for yourself. We are all martyrs, do everything for others but not enough for ourselves. Every day do something for yourself. You deserve it.

Last, but not least catch yourself when you are having negative self-talk and change your script. Force yourself to think good thoughts. Remember a cherished memory and hang on to those feelings.

It's a matter of changing the tracks in your brain. Condition yourself to be happy. Look for reasons to be happy. Make a list of things that you are happy about and give thanks for it.

You are worth it.