Rest and Do Not Worry!

Rest and Do Not Worry because “worry” is nothing other than an irrational thought, which gives you the ability to dissect it by taking it apart, you can cut it up, lay it out and look at it piece by piece.

It has been noted that 94% of the things you tend to worry about will never come to pass, or they are innocuous.  Therefore, there is only a 6% ratio left to be dealt with, and we all have the capability to handle the 6% without panicking and being filled with apprehension.

Worry is one of the the most ineffective pastimes we can have:

“Better never trouble trouble
Until trouble troubles you,
For you’re sure to make your trouble
Double trouble when you do.
And your trouble, like a bubble,
That you’re troubling about,
May be nothing but a cipher
With the rim rubbed out.”
—David Keppel

Rest is important to our bodies because it gives to us a sense of restored balance and allows us to function much better.  Our bodies requires rest, which by the way can come in the form of a good night’s peaceful sleep with the end result being that we are allowed to see how rest recharges our body and makes it more capable to deal realistically with the challenges of each day and lessens the chance of worry.

“And on the seventh day God ended His work which he had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all his work which He had done.”–Genesis 2:2

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.  Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?  Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable than they?  Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?  And why do you worry about clothes?  See how the lilies of the field grow.  They do not labor or spin.”–Matthew 6:25-28

Life has its responsibilities, but we also have a choice to either worry or rest.

“Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you.”–Psalm 55:22

Find a place of Rest by:

1.  Never allowing others to control your stopwatch!

You should never allow yourself to be intimidated by the opinions of others.  Remember to always take charge of your time and never let other’s infringe on your committed time for rest and recovery.

2.  Realize that there is a need for rest in each season of your life.

Every phase of life requires rest in order to continue on to the next phase.

3.  Be sure to work to fulfill your calling, never your falling.

You are to work at accomplishing your goals in life, avoiding the addiction to become a workaholic, which tends to bring overexertion, exhaustion, as well as, over-extension.

4.  Learn to work at Resting.

Take vacations, relax, enjoy life.  Take time outs from time to time to become refreshed, renewed and recharged.

5.  Always reward yourself with Rest.

When you work hard, it’s important to reward yourself by playing hard.  Avoid burnout which destroys your motivation to work.  We maximize ourselves in times of silence where we are able to be still in rest.

Worry is a condition where the mind spasmodically clutches an idea and won’t let it go. You allow yourself to hold onto an idea which you refuse to let go of.

Do Not Worry by:

a.  Taking Worry Apart by exchanging a bad idea with a good idea.

b.  Rising Above Worry by rising above the worry with clarity.

c.  Looking at Worry realistically and logically, then it loses its power.

It is important to Rest and Do Not Worry because the places of ‘rest’ that we carve out for ourselves are most often where we are able to best assess our life, our dreams, our heartaches, as well as our faith.  There is so much power in Rest, because it allows us to enjoy the journey of life, not only arriving at the destination.  Take a break, then rest and restore yourself.

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Surviving as a Stay At Home Mom

Surviving as a Stay At Home Mom is possible with the correct Time Management Procedures in place.

Stay at home moms often get a bad rap. They are often considered “always available” by those who don’t really understand what all they accomplish in a day. A typical stay at home mom would earn over $100,000 per year if she were paid for the many things that she does throughout the day.

“Kids spell T-I-M-E.”–John Crudele

For a staying at home mom to stay on top of things she needs to organize her time wisely. She should start with the moment she gets up in the morning. Make the bed as soon as she gets out of it to save time later.

After making the bed, get dressed, this will help to speed the day up later on. If she has laundry she may wish to throw a load in after this. Now it’s time to get children up for school.

As she continues on throughout her day, she should be picking things up as she goes from one room to another. This will save her from having to run around hurriedly cleaning before someone comes over or hubby comes home.

Children as young as 3 years old can learn to help by picking up their toys. Putting their clothes into a drawer and maybe even dusting. It’s not difficult to train children to help. This will help reduce the time mom has to work at cleaning the house. Remember, it’s okay if it’s not perfect. Allowing children to help will teach them responsibility and the quality will come in time.

Focus on only one major task per day. Perhaps it’s vacuuming or washing all of the bedding. Whatever it is, it will help to reduce chaos if only one task is focused on. Mom will also feel like she’s really accomplished something at the end of the day.

Always go easy on yourself. You’re only one person. Things often happen that will throw the scheduling off so be flexible.

“In bringing up children, spend on them half as much money, and twice as much time.”–Unknown Author

It’s important to remember that surviving as a Stay At Home Mom is possible, and with the correct focus and time management in place, it is even possible for you to create an income from home.

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Stress Relief: Part 2

Stress Relief begins by changing our thoughts because we are not what we think, but what we think we become. Therefore, to avoid stress we must begin to have a positive attitude and thinking habits.

Believe this statement by Adidas:

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it.  Impossible is not a fact.  It’s an opinion.  Impossible is not a declaration.  It’s a date.  Impossible is potential.  Impossible is temporary.  Impossible is nothing.”

“The more tranquil a man becomes,  the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.  Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful treasures of wisdom.”  James Allen

Stress Relief  Methods Continued:

8. Learn to Put Off Problems Before They Even Occur.

This will take some preparation and practice. For instance:

a.  If you are going to another city for an important meeting,  carry your presentation materials and dress suit on board the plane.

b.  Gas up before your tank is on empty.

b.  Keep your car tuned up and your oil changed.

d.  Keep food ready and on hand anytime at your house in case you have to prepare a fast meal without having to go to the store.

e.  Always keep enough food, medicine, and toiletries on hand so you never have to feel tensed about them running out.

9. Expect And Enjoy All The Good Things That Life Has to Offer.

Be sure to allow yourself some physical pleasure and enjoyment  in order to keep stress at bay.  Indulge yourself with a professional massage, or trade massages with a loved one.

Give yourself consent to enjoy a movie, watch a concert or sports event, listen to music, or read a book. Take pleasure in a soothing cup of chamomile herb tea with a little bit of honey. Chamomile has long been used to relieve nervous tension.

You may want to arrange a day of beauty and relaxation with a friend. Do each other’s hair, or paint your nails and chat.

Make a simple steam facial at home by boiling water. Remove the pan from the stove. Cover your head with a large towel so that it creates a tent over the pot. Steam your face for five or 10 minutes. Add aromatic herbs to the water for a sensual touch. Center your attention on any of the senses – hearing, seeing, eating or body movements – for a few minutes. Even washing your hands can become a sensual experience.

10. Maintain a Definite Goal or Purpose in Life, and Strive for it..

Plan ahead to meet your most desired goals in life.  It’s important to always wake up with a sense of purpose.

Most Time management experts highlight the importance of writing down your important goals.  Be sure to break down big projects down into a series of small steps that you can work on every day.  Inch by inch, slowly but surely, you will get to your ultimate destination.

Knowing that you are striving towards  your dreams will relieve the frustrations that mount when you feel stuck in a rut or a situation that seem to have no direction.

11. Take Time Away To Recharge Your Spirit.

“Calmness is the cradle of power.”–J G Holland

Make sure to schedule for private time alone daily. After all, you deserve it. Unplug the telephone and enjoy a quiet evening alone or with your family.

Maybe even spend a few minutes writing your feelings out in a journal. This can help you find a new viewpoint in life and relieve any internal conflicts.

More Tips to Recharge Your Spirit:

· Use earplugs for instant peace anytime, anyplace.
· Meditation:Two methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting meaning.

. Put into practice progressive relaxation for 20 minutes twice a day to relive high blood pressure and other physiological responses to stress. Make tighter and release each muscle group in turn, starting with the soles of the feet and slowly working up to the scalp.

· Schedule a weekend activity that is a change of your usual routine.  

· Take time out for a little entertainment in the middle of your workday. When the pressures of completing a project are too great, your productivity can drop. Take a walk or eat lunch outside the office.

12. Use Visualization and Affirmation Techniques.

It’s possible for you to conquer a circumstance you fear by going over the event in your mind. Imagine the scene in clear detail and visualize the best possible result that may happen.

It’s also possible to reduce an imagined fear down to size by picturing the worst possible outcome. Visualize describing this worst case to your best friend the next day and the sympathy you receive.

Imagine telling a group of friends the next month, who contribute to their similar experiences.

Finally, imagine joking about your unpleasant experience with a complete stranger a month later. If you carry this exercise through to the end, your stress will become something to laugh about.

Replace negative self- talk with positive affirmations. Never allow your mind be filled with gloom:

You’re too ugly. . . you’re too old. . .you’ll never achieve anything. And things like: What if I fail the exam? What if she doesn’t like my gift? What if we get lost? These things haven’t even occurred yet.

Nourish your mind with a constant stream of “I can; therefore, I will.”

13. Always Get a Sufficient Amount of Rest.

Settle on how much sleep your body requires for the best possible performance. Lack of
sleep lessens the body’s responses to stress and lowers the immune system.

14. Never Allow Yourself To Become Self Centered.

Realize that it’s not necessary for you to attain all the money, fame, and success in the world.  There’s just not enough time to do all these things. Start from the most important task and focus on one thing at a time.

“Assume a cheerfulness you do not feel, and shortly you feel the cheerfulness you assumed.”–Chinese Proverb

Once you realize that Stress Relief comes from taking responsibility for your attitude towards how to react to situations, you will be able to overcome obstacles instead of being stressed from them.

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”–Mohandas  K Gandhi

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Stress Relief: Part 1

Due to the emotional wavering that can vary from moment to moment as well as day to day, stress can set in with a buildup of tensions, anxieties, and tightness that will hurt your ability to think and act wisely making ‘Stress Relief’ a necessity.

Stress Relief

In order to obtain and maintain Stress Relief you have several methods to choose from. Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.

“A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life.”–Proverbs

“Renew your mind with the washing of the Word of God”

Removing stress from your life takes more than prayer alone. You must ‘take action’ to make changes and stop doing whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down in the way you handle things.

It is also important that we realize that stress doesn’t come from our boss, kids, spouse, traffic jams, health issues, or any other circumstances.  Stress comes from your thoughts regarding these circumstances.

Living a stress- free lifestyle is able to do wonders in eliminating depression.  If you truly would like no stress in your life, take the stress test and follow these practical methods to relieve stress:

1. Be Amused And Be Happy.

Laugh hard and loud! If you lack  a sense of humor, find someone else who has or watch a funny movie.  Laughter releases endorphin’s (happy chemicals) from the body, which helps boost your immune system.

2. Time Management.

You’ll find that you will be much more able to deal with stress if you have a good handle on your job, relationships, and other activities. When you are in control, you are more inclined to stay focused and calm.  Be sure to ‘Plan your time wisely.’

Always leave room for unexpected events – both negative and positive.  Allow yourself to be adaptable in rearranging your agenda.  Plan to get out of bed at least 15 minutes early in the morning.  Allow an extra 15 minutes to get to all appointments.
It’s important to avoid procrastinating on important or urgent tasks. Whatever needs doing, do it immediately. Always undertake the unpleasant tasks early, so that you won’t have to worry about them for the rest of the day. Keep an appointment or record book. Never just rely on your memory.

Make sure that you do your tasks one thing at a time.  Be sure to focus your attention on the present moment, whether it’s the person talking to you or the job at hand. This will help you to avoid making any errors – which will lead to more tension and anxiety.

Be patient in waiting.  Anxiety caused by impatience will raise  your blood pressure. Learn to Say “no” to requests that you cannot accomplish.

Delegate all  trivial tasks. You must remember that you don’t have to do it all yourself. Break down each job into separate tasks and assign them to people with the suitable skills.

3. Exercise.

Work Out  and Strive  to get some habitual exercise such as brisk walking, swimming or whatever appeals to your fancy.

You can play a sport  which you’re interested in. Aerobic exercises can considerably reduce the stress factor. Working out also improves your ability to sleep well and gives you time to think and focus on other things.

Exercise also promotes the release of natural soothing chemicals in your body.  Never result to excessive exercise, because this may have an adverse effect and might cause more depression.

4. Join A Support Group.

Joining a Support Group is another Stress Relief as it helps to manage stress much better just by having other people helping and supporting you. Did you know that married people and people who are outgoing (always meeting with friends), have considerably low levels of stress in their lives?

Always choose positive friends who are not worriers.  All friends who continually put you
down or talk gloomily about life will increase your anxiety. Talk over your problems with a trustworthy, positive uplifting friend. A long-distance call to an old pal can be great therapy.

Forgive others instead of holding grudges. Forgiveness is a great Stress Relief.  It not only frees the other person, but yourself as well. Perfectionism is not the means to
happiness. Become more flexible and adaptable to your environment.

Always communicate clearly with your co-workers, boss or team mates. Ask more questions. Repeat instructions that you are given. Clarifying directions at the start of a project can save lots of time later rectifying out misunderstandings. Be honest in your
dealings with others. Lying and cheating will always lead to more stress.

5. Learn to Take Deep Breaths.

Calm down your muscles, escalating your stomach and chest. Exhale slowly. Do it again several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not try to have power over it.

This is a good way to relax in the midst of any activity. This practice allows you to find a breathing pattern that is natural and relaxing to you.

Make use of this yoga technique:

Inhale slowly, counting to eight. Exhale through your mouth, even more slowly, counting to sixteen. Make a sighing sound as you exhale, and feel tension dissolve. Do it again 10 times.

6. Consume Healthy Foods And Timely Eating Habits.
Never skip meals, especially breakfast. Take time out to eat heartily no matter how busy you are. Take nutritious snacks to the office, or even the shopping mall. A nutritionally balanced diet is essential to your health and lifestyle.

Researchers have found that even small deficiencies of thiamine, a B-complex vitamin, can cause anxiety symptoms. Pantothenic acid, another B-complex vitamin, is critical during times of stress. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and large amounts of sweets, which can and will worsen them systems and actually cause more stress.

7. Optimistic Living!

Count your blessings, particularly when everything seems to go wrong. Realize and understand that there are many other people who are living in worse conditions than you are.

Never exaggerate the complexity of your problems. Every problem has a solution. All you need to do is find that solution. Learn to be happy and to enjoy life’s blessings. Always live one day at a time.

“Remember that stress doesn’t come from what’s going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what’s going on in your life.”–Andrew Bernstein

Regarding Stress Relief it’s important to remember that God will never give us more than we can handle.  Rejoice and be Glad.

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Seeking Wise Counsel!

Seeking Wise Counsel is extremely important regardless of what type of problem you are facing in your life.  There is always someone who knows more than you in regards to how to turn a problem into a solution.

God’s Word  tells us that there is benefit in a “multitude” of counselors.–Proverbs 11:14

“It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, ‘always do what you are afraid to do.”–Ralph Waldo Emerson

With the understanding that a wise counselor is someone who knows answers which will be directly applied or directly relate to your  problem.  It is also important to know that everyone who claims to be a counselor can give wise counsel regarding every topic.

In other words, never follow any advice, no matter how good it sounds, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind concerning that the counsel is indeed wise.

If you are seeking financial counseling, be sure to go to a financial counselor, or a financial adviser.

If you are seeking counseling in regards to your physical health, then it is important to go to a physician, nutritionist, or qualified trainer or fitness expert.

If you are seeking advice regarding marriage or relationship counseling, then you need to seek after someone who has wisdom regarding relationships.  Such as a marriage counselor, minister or relationship coach.

“No man is so foolish but he may sometimes give another good counsel, and no man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.”–Hunter S Thompson

The point here is to seek ‘Counsel’ where it can be found! However, never just listen to only one persons opinion.  Go after a second opinion, or else seek out a second voice to confirm or corroborate with the advice you have been given.

Be sure to check out the counsel you are given by the Word of God.

Realize that counseling is of little benefit to a person who doesn’t want to seek wise counsel, or who doesn’t want genuine change and growth.  It just ends up being a waste of your time.  The desire for change has to be there in order to benefit from counseling.

“The way of the fool is right in his own eyes; but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.”–Proverbs 12:15

“If honest of heart and uprightness before God were lacking or if I did not patiently wait on God for instruction, or if I preferred the counsel of my fellow-men to the declarations of the Word of God, I made great mistakes.”–George Mueller

“He that gives good advice, builds with one hand; he that gives good counsel and example, builds with both; but he that gives good admonition and bad example, builds with one hand and pulls down with the other.”–Francis Bacon

When seeking wise counsel, there must be an honest approach in identifying where a person is and what they are ready to receive.  Do your homework and research the qualifications of the person you seek after.  Be sure they are qualified to give good sound, usable advice.

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Some Durable Truths!

There are some durable truths about ourselves that we may have neglected to see or failed to remember.

These truths  were recognized thousands of years ago, and have continued to stand the test of time. Here I will spell out  four of them, along with some ideas dealing with how to use this knowledge.

1.  Durable Truths Concerning Self Interest.

We are all self interested in one way or the other.  Even when we sacrifice for others,  this is even motivated by our own selfish desires. These desires include good feelings along with wanting to see or even make the world the way we desire it to be.

From time to time we may Forget this, and we may become bitter from trying to “do the right thing.”  In order to avoid this bitterness which comes along with “duty,” we need to recognize that  being a good person and doing the right thing is just self interest.

“Self-interest makes some people blind, and others sharp-sighted.”–Francois de Rochefoucauld

“There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.”–Chanakya

We can also point out the self-interest of others when we want to correct their behavior. Telling a man he’s wrong isn’t usually enough to change his behavior. It’s better to show him his true interest – that behaving in a better way is better for HIM. Don’t forget the normal and healthy self-interest in dealing with others AND with yourself.

“The kind of society which we still have is maybe, in some cases, getting worse. Competition is becoming a virtue. Intense competition drives people to go more and more into self-interest. Even to see other folks as competition.”–Major Owens

“It has always seemed strange to me… the things we admire in men, kindness and generosity, openness, honesty, understanding and feeling, are the concomitants of failure in our system. And those traits we detest, sharpness, greed, acquisitiveness, meanness, egotism and self-interest, are the traits of success. And while men admire the quality of the first they love the produce of the second.”–John Steinbeck

2.  Durable Truths Regarding Mistakes.

“Have no fear of perfection. You’ll never reach it.”–Salvador Dali

This statement can be seen as negativity, however, recognizing the truth is never a negative act.  It is a fact that we all make mistakes. The greatest man or woman alive – whoever he or she may be, has done some pretty stupid things.

This really isn't an attack on human greatness, just a recognition that human greatness isn’t dependent upon doing things perfectly.

Perfectionists suffer from the demands placed upon themselves, at the same time there are others who ‘hesitate to act’ for fear of failure and making mistakes.  We have to accept the fact  that making mistakes is normal.  Never dwell on the those mistakes!

“Do your work, then step back – The only path to serenity.”–Lao Tzu

3.  Durable Truths Regarding Learning.

The benefit which comes from making mistakes is that they give us a chance to learn, and so avoid even bigger mistakes. Of course, we also can learn from our successes, and from the successes of others.

We should view mistakes and successes, both our own and others, as the great opportunities they are. Always seize that chance to learn more and therefore,  live better.

4.  Durable Truths Regarding  Change.

You’ve probably seen people who appear to learn nothing from their mistakes, truth?Yet, you’ve also probably known as well as read about those who turned their lives around! Change is possible, yet, another truth is that people often don’t change.  They get in a rut and refuse to come out of it.  Just sit and feel sorry for themselves.

The Durable Truth Regarding Change, however, is that we CAN change.

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