We hear it all the time.
Stress is the biggest killer.
I am just so stressed.
Life is just so stressful.
But what is it? How can we approach it, understand it and deconstruct it, so that we can master it?
Stress is a response – both mental and physical. It is your brain telling you that you are at risk. It’s biologically built into us to protect us from external danger that poses a risk to our lives.
These days, we don’t have animals approaching our caves to devour our entire family, so our stress response is often triggered by less serious things:
– a lot to do at work
– someone being nasty to you
– having an untidy or disorganised space
– being sick or overweight
All of these things cause us the same physical and mental response as the animals at the door of our cave. And it takes its toll on the mind and body.
But at the root of this stress – is fear. Fear that you won’t be able to do it all. Fear that you aren’t the person you think you are. Fear that others are judging you.
And the best thing about fear?
It’s all you. It’s in your power to analyse what you see as a threat. It’s in your power to shift your mindset and see it as a situation to learn from, grow in, and potentially change for yourself.
Look back on your life – do you usually get your work done? Yes? Well, apply that knowledge to this situation and affirm yourself, “I can get this done.”
Has anyone else survived when someone has been nasty? Has anyone else ever lost weight? Yes? Well, good news!
You are never stuck. You are not the victim of stress or fear. You’re in control of evaluating and shifting your mindset, so that you can find your peace, your happiness and your calm.
LLUMI Australia 