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The effects of negative stress can be unpleasant and very damaging. For many years, I have been helping people with stress management techniques. I advocate switching your responses to situations so that you have less of an experience of tension and upset. Methods you learn can address short-term or long-term situations. Some practices are quick, and some must be developed over time, such as building your meditation- walking- or yoga practice.

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However, there are also times when you need instant relief. Today, I recalled several past incidents with an acquaintance who is clearly unstable. He will do anything to upset others, craving control and their attention. The only way to win with such a person is not to engage, but to glide away and to control your energy.

Your calm is your secret weapon. When you see this person, you will feel stressed. Your pulse will quicken. Your shoulders will tighten. So do these 6 things while slipping away:

  1. Keep your face peaceful (since expression determines mood)
  2. Exhale long, quiet breaths
  3. Stretch your shoulders back and down
  4. Hold your center palm with the longest fingertips of your other hand
  5. Massage your forefinger at the base
  6. If you went into panic mode when you saw the nasty person come in, find a restroom and practice numbers 1-5 for a few minutes until you are reasonably calm.

There are ways to build yourself resiliency for stressful situations. My first book, Discover the Secret Energized You, is all about how to trade in your stress for energy and vibrancy. If you would like a FREE digital copy (pdf) of the book, just email me at kebba@kebba.com .  I will be delighted to email you the pdf, to help you on your stress management journeys!

Then that would be you, ever more Healthy Happy and Loving Lifesm!

Kebba Buckley Button is a stress/energy management expert, holistic healer, and award-winning author who celebrates life.  She has a longtime natural healing practice and is an ordained minister. Among her books are: Discover The Secret Energized You (http://tinyurl.com/b44v3br), Inspirations for Peace Within:  Quotes and Images to Uplift and Inspire, and Sacred Meditation: Embracing the Divine.  The books are available on Amazon and through Kebba’s office.   They are also available in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Franciscan Renewal Center bookstore and at the bookstore at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church. Or simply email us to order:  kebba@kebba.com .  Thank you!

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