4 Secret Hacks in Reducing Stress

Doesn’t feel that we work our butts off and have little to no down time? Having a demanding job plus an active personal life can really take it out of a person. It seems no matter what we do the stress just piles on and on. Good or bad stress. It doesn’t matter what type of stress it is. Because stress has a negative impact mentally and physically. Here are 6 tips in reducing stress.

1. Make “ME” Time

I cannot stress the importance of “me” time. “Me” time is a time you can do anything During this time you can meditate, read a book, or enjoy a hobby. The important thing is not to be thinking about anything stressful. Do not let your thoughts go to any stress triggers. Take this time alone to recenter your mind. Spending time with yourself even just for 5 minutes can make all the difference in the world. You may be able to take on a new perspective on the situation or prevent stress from taking over your life.

2. STOP Caring

Why must we care so much about events that we have no control over? It is a waste of energy!!! This energy could be put more positive channels. The stress is most likely coming from the overthinking of the situation. You aren’t thinking of how to combat the situation. You are thinking of the repercussions, the what ifs, and what could haves. Not caring will free you from this stress. Stressing about the situation is creating more issues rather than finding a solution.

After understanding that the outcome is inevitable, you are able come up with a plan of attack. Your plan of attack can allows you to be proactive and have perspective. Perspective allows you to understand and analyze the situation. This, in return, will make you happier and put together.

3. Making time for friends or family

Yes… I get it. Making time for friends and family can seem impossible. The best way to make time is too set up scheduled outings. Time with family and friends need to be as important as your work priorities. Have even just an hour with your loved ones can make a difference in your stress levels. Your loved ones are the best people to help deflect the stress and allow you to really enjoy your life.

4. Having a hobby

Do something outside of work that you enjoy such as reading a book, doing crafts, or working out. Allow your mind to wander and go to fantasy land. Finding your niche or hobby will allows to create the joy within your own life. When you create joy within yourself, the happiness will surface even during the stressful times.

Let’s me know in the comment section or tweet @lisalamphaure of how you destress.  

3 Steps to Your Dreams

Everyone has dreams. But it seems nowadays, dreams are “unreachable”. Reachable by the select few. This is because most people are looking for the easy way to the top, but is not how it works. Yes. There are some people who were at the right place at the right time. But for the rest of us, we have to work our butts off to achieve our dreams. The hardest part of reaching our dreams is knowing the directions to get there. These 4 steps will help you really think through your dreams and create your road map.

1. Pick a destination and an arrival time

Have ONE main goal that you are striving for with an ETA. Maybe it is opening a business or becoming a platinum album musician. Your destination should not be as vague as “becoming a millionaire”. Well..how will you become a millionaire? What did you to have this kind of income? Being a millionaire is just a perk from achieving your dreams. Really dig down in your core and find what hobbies or activities really bring joy in your life. These pieces of joy will help bring out the REAL destination.

The estimated arrival time is important. This helps put the dream in perspective. It allows the dream to feel real. The time is now. Every action that you do will be to contribute in your journey.

2. Think of the EXIT you will need to take

What is the exit or step  right before you get to the destination? Maybe to opening a business, you need to gain extensive experience in the industry. Therefore, picking and choosing the correct jobs is imperative. Think of a job as potential of being your past. What kind of past would you like? Management? Advertisment? Finance? Many in all three? Each job is a stepping stone. these jobs or experiences should create a solid foundation. Inturn, this will create a clear road to your destination.

3. The first direction is...

Maybe to be the PERFECT fit for that stepping stone is a certification or a degree. Keep in mind of those qualifications you may need down the line. The idea is to keep breaking down those steps until you are able to see your path clearly.So clearly, that you know EXACTLY where you are going.

Obviously, there are obstacles in life. And, everything does not go as planned. But it will fall into place. Do NOT aimlessly hoping for dreams to magically come true. We ALL have the POWER to control our destinies and futures.  A dream written down with a DATE becomes a goal. A goal broken down into STEPS becomes a plan. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams comes true.

Let’s me know in the comment section or tweet @lisalamphaure of what your dreams are and what is your first step.