Four Tips For Handling Spiritual Stress
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This article explores stress, its impact, and the risk of burnout. We then explore techniques, exercises, and tips to help us reduce its harmful effects and reframe how we see pressure while regaining our sense of control.
Paul was wise beyond his years. He knew there was a connection between our bodies and our spirits. In his letter to the Corinthians he advised them to take care of their bodies because our bodies are a living temple, a dwelling place for Christ. This is relevant and even critical for those who struggle with stress and anxiety. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Those who regularly exercise were 25 percent less likely to develop depression or anxiety, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is go for a vigorous walk.
These practices will help recalibrate our spiritual, mental and emotional responses to stressors that disrupt the equilibrium in our lives. Yet, we can let stress have a positive impact in our lives too. The first indication of stress can serve as a warning that we are not leaning on God like we should. Remember we serve a mighty God and he truly cares about the little things and big things in our daily lives.
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Practicing self-care is important for all of us and even more crucial for parents of preemies and children with special needs. Below are several examples of how you can nurture yourself and make self-renewal a part of your everyday life in the four areas of self-care: physical, emotional, spiritual and mental.1
When our level of spirituality is high, we feel at peace with ourselves, others and God. We feel the Lord will support us and that things will somehow work together for our good.(7) When our level of spirituality is low, we are likely to feel lonely and anxious about the future. If we feel this way, we can always increase our closeness to the Lord by repenting of our sins, praying for companionship of the Spirit, reading the scriptures, and performing acts of service for others. Feeling close to the Lord helps us encounter any stressful situation in life.
We should avoid comparing ourselves with others who can naturally deal with higher degree of stress in their lives. (Like roommates who take more credits or need less sleep than we do.) The Moroni felt like he was an inadequate writer next to the brother of Jarede, but his writings have significantly contributed to the increased spirituality of millions of people around the world. God calls each of us in our weakness to carry out his purposes.
Imagine your self-care in four key dimensions of well-being: mind (mental/psychological), body (physical), heart (emotional), and spirit (spiritual/essence). You might picture yourself walking around a circle that has four quadrants, and stopping in each one to reflect on it.
With these four dimensions of self-care and wellness in mind, consider your own self-care activities in these areas of life. How do you nourish your mind, body, heart, and spirit How do you actively reduce and manage stress in both your personal and professional life
While Namavar studied the concept for years, she offers four coveted tips from her training on spirituality and consciousness. Here's how you can learn to be comfortable with the unknown (even when it's scary):
Box breathing, also referred to as square breathing, is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body.
Or consider volunteering with a community organization that helps fill a need. Here are some tips to make sure your volunteer experience works for you, and does not become an additional source of stress:
I hope that these tips will help you find an oasis of peace in the desert of stress. If you want to learn more about what causes stress and how to reduce it, considering reading my new book, Whole Detox.
Perhaps the most effective way to help patients with their spirituality is to pay attention to your own. For example, meditation, in addition to relieving stress, has been found to deepen the spiritual centering of people who consider themselves spiritual seekers. Even some atheists or agnostics, after meditating regularly, have sensed a presence they call God or a higher power. 59ce067264