wow.
that’s a lot of energy right there
What if we could use that stress for something good?
Let’s reframe stress!
Stress is a big part of our lives. A lot of time It seems like speaking, reading or saying the word stress is going to mean something bad.
For example:
“This is stressing me out”
“I just can’t take all of this stress”
“That sounds stressful.”
In this context, stress seems like this end of the road, pot boiling over, I need to run away and hide - type of word.
BUT WHAT WE COULD REFRAME SOME OF THIS STRESS AS GOOD?
What’s so good?
Being under stress allows us to:
Perform
Create
Overcome
Achieve
Outlast
Set a Record
Prove Ourselves
Win
Create Change
Stress CAN bring out the best in us, so isn’t that a good thing?
When your heart is pounding a little bit more feelings of excitement, achievement, euphoria may come up. When you get to the top of a running a hill climb and look out at the beautiful view a feeling of elation comes on (dopamine released in your body).
What caused that? Stress! :)
Let’s talk mindfulness. What if next time stress comes up in your body you took a brief mindful timeout and got curious? How can this stress be used for good? How can this stress teach me something about myself? Is this stress too much, too little, or just right?
Emotions are information. Stress can feel good or feel bad. How can you consume and get involved with more “good feeling stress” in your life??
At Balanced by Katie we would love to help you put good stress into your body.
Our personalized mobile physical therapy to your home allows us to listen and understand your needs then create a rehab and strengthening program that is unique to you!
Let us be your good stress.