Managing Stress & Anxiety

ONE topic each Tuesday with 2 quick thoughts, 2 quick quotes,

and 2 quick actions covered in 2 minutes or less:

 "The fastest way for Christian men to get focused and stay in the fight."

Topic: Managing Stress & Anxiety

 2 Thoughts:

1. Be More Mindful:

• In the midst of feeling stress and anxiety, focus on being mindful of what's on and in your mind. Breath deeply (in 4 seconds, hold 4 seconds, slowly out 4 seconds). Rehearse Scriptures and pray for God's help to deal with these negative feelings and emotions.

2. See Stress Differently:

Challenge the notion that stress is always and only bad. Instead, see stress as a potential catalyst for personal growth. Learning to overcome challenges and manage stress can lead to more resilience, adaptability, and strength. So embrace it for its potential good!

2 Quotes:

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein

2 Actions: 

1. Make Exercise Mandatory:

Whether it's a brisk walk, a workout session, or some other form of physical activity, exercise and movement has proven benefits for mental well-being and stress reduction. Don't make excuses for what you CAN'T do. Figure out what you can do make it happen.

2. Create Openness With Someone Else:

1. Learn to get comfortable sharing what you're feeling inside. Use the BLASSTED example to pinpoint what you feel and share it with someone else. This is extremely helpful in disarming negative emotions.

2. Bored
3. Lonely
4. Anxious
5. Stressed
6. Self-Doubting
7. Ticked Off
8. Exhausted
9. Depressed

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