Most people will admit to being stressed, without hesitation. However, there is a difference acute stress and chronic stress. Often our clients may find themselves annoyed, cranky and not in the mood for days and weeks at a time. While this may seem like a rough patch or those moments when we’re not getting along, the true culprit may be good old fashioned stress.
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Work stress.
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Life stress.
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Lack of balance stress.
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All the stress.
So, here are three ways that stress may affect your relationships, and why we’re hosting four events in April to help you deal.
The First Way: You Are Tired
Being tired is a given in life. At some, we are exhausted by our obligations, and sometimes even our opportunities. When we are stressed, being tired is not usually far behind. Our bodies are taxed by the elevated levels of hormones and the responses of our nervous system being on high alert. As such is the case, we may lack energy, and just want to lie down or goto sleep. Your partner may wonder what’s going on, even more than you do. If you’re constantly feeling burdened or just exhausted—like you just ran a half marathon, then it’s time to make some changes.
The goal is to turn off your fight or flight response with some rest and digest. Whatever has you stressed out is more than likely something that you cannot control. If that is the case, consider what you can do to relax and ground yourself.
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Meditation?
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Yoga?
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Watch a hilarious movie?
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Do something you enjoy? Yes, you’re stressed out about not having time, but imagine how much better you will feel once you laugh, stress or even cry.
The Second Way: You are Not Interested…
…in anything! Stress can not only affect your energy level but your desire for even the most pleasurable events…even sex. Sometimes you’re just not in the mood, we get it, but your partner may not. At some point, you have to take inventory of why you’re not interested, and if you find that stress is the culprit, do your level best to bring it down some notches.
Whatever you do, don’t continue to make excuses. Being disinterested is telling you that something is out of whack, especially if you’re taking a pass on your favorite activities with your favorite person (people).
The Third Way: You are Cranky
Yes it is normal to be cranky from time to time, but it’s not normal to be cranky most of the time, or at the same time every day.
If you’re not sleeping, that can be stressful and you’ll find yourself lacking the capacity to deal with even routine nonsense—especially with that one co-worker (yeah, that one).
How do you know if you’re stressed because of a lack of quality sleep or rest at night? Look at how you wake up. Waking up tired usually is the first indicator of a night of unrest. Need caffeine to function—another clue.
So, in the end, stress is normal, but being stressed all the time, more often than not, is not the norm. That being said, if anything in this article applies to you, it’s time to do something different.
And we have a few options for you. (Wink!)
GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR AMAZING APRIL EVENTS!
| April 11: Life+Meditation Circle | April 17: Smash Therapy for Singles |
| April 18: Smash Therapy for Couples | April 25: Intimacy Circle with Dr. Lottie |
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