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This is exactly why I started this web site: to talk about baby boomers stress and raise awareness about the options available to prevent heart disease by simultaneously applying the 4-group solutions that I have outlined for you.
Reducing stress is only one out of four groups of solutions that need to be addressed. Controlling stress definitely helps but does not prevent heart disease and high blood pressure if used alone.
What I want you to understand is that you need to combine baby boomers stress control with physical activity for boomers, good amount of quality sleep and watch the quantity of food and drinks you put in your mouth.
Now let us talk about the options related to baby boomers stress control.
The following order may be helpful to follow:
1. Identify the source of stress
2. Avoid the source by planning and organizing
3. Set priorities
4. Do one thing at a time
5. Do simple things
6. Get support
My only advice is to stay real. Don't try to make big changes. Don't try to turn your life upside down. Because it will not last long. If you make small changes- chances are that they will be integrated in your daily routine. Start with identifying the source of baby boomers stress and avoid it if possible. If is not possible, look for ways to get around it.
Do one thing at a time. If you are running late, or if you feel overwhelmed, cancel or reschedule your appointments. Set priorities for yourself. Organize your time so that you do the things that are most important to you first. Let less important things go.
Learn to say "no."
Save your energy for the things that are most important by planning ahead. For example, if waiting in line at the airport is stressful for you, bring a magazine to help pass the time. If you find the morning rush stressful, get up 15 minutes earlier or so that you don't feel so rushed.
But before even think of starting “the mighty fight” you need to get support. Don't try to do everything yourself. Ask your friends and family members to help with some of your responsibilities.
Remember: control baby boomers stress does not mean that you have to change your life drastically and turn it upside down in order to get rid of stress. No. Just look for simple ways that can help you like:
Talk
I have a friend that fights baby boomers stress by talking to family members every Saturday morning. She lives very far away from her family and can only see her mother and sister once a year. By talking to them every week she feels closer to them.
Pets
Another baby boomer friend, who recently went through a painful divorce, told me that he deals with his stress by taking care of his 3 dogs.
Walk
Make your own program. Start by walking 5-10 min once a day and increase the time every week up to 30 min twice a day 4-5 times a week.
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I personally feel good when I walk or swim. I also go to the gym but, I do it not because I need to lose weight but because I feel energized afterward. This is the point. Do something that makes you feel good no matter what it is.
Massage, Meditation, Yoga, Thai Chi, Salsa cardio class
I recommend inexpensive solutions like massage, meditation and Thai Chi to everyone. You can use them everywhere and at any time. They can work miracles. No particular equipment is necessary and it does not cost you a dime.
A co-worker of mine is an instructor of Thai Chi and I attended one of her classes out of curiosity. I was amazed by the power of the incredibly slow movements she showed us. So little effort, such a big impact- I was so impressed.
Check my favorite quick stress relief techniques. Some people pray, others use yoga or salsa cardio classes. Which ever makes you feel good- go for it!
Music, Sounds, Colors
Don’t underestimate the power of music for stress reduction. When it comes to music we all have our preferences. Personally I can not imagine a better way of learning to relax than through music, particularly the soul lifting music of Serge Mazerand. It is quite the stress-relieving experience. In fact sound and color therapy are powerful tools. I was surprised to read that even the color of the food we eat can control our stress level! How about that!
Even things you don’t pay attention to like the lights in your bedroom or the sound of your alarm clock may be a source of stress. Think about all those small sources that could bring additional stress.
Travel and Vacation
I know many baby boomers who find it particularly refreshing to travel for the week-end or for a short period of time. Site-seeing, meeting new people and going places is a great way to fight stress. Some may prefer to use organized travel that is even more relaxing because then you don't need to drive and can enjoy other people company. The cruises are particularly relaxing for that matter.
Find out what happens if you are vacation deprived.
Touch, smell and taste
Reflexology is a wonderful way to balance stress. One of the specific aims of a reflexology treatment is to bring the body back to a state of natural balance.
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