Social and cultural expectations of the up coming holiday season puts an increase stress on all of us. Some deal with this better than others. Stress is all about tomorrow and yesterday..rarely about today. So the trick is to get in the present moment and stay here.
Three well documented methods of stress reduction are: tai chi, yoga and meditation. Tai chi and yoga work because they force the practitioner in the present moment. If you start day dreaming while practicing tai chi or yoga, you loose the position and the flow of movements. Meditation has as its purpose a focus on the present moment.
Find a mentor or class to learn tai chi and yoga. Join a beginners group for meditation. If you are already learned in these practices, start up again now – before the holiday stress begins.
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