Carry A Piece Of The Quiet
Concentrate on silence. When it comes, dwell on what it sounds like.
Then strive to carry that that quiet with you wherever you go
- Paul Wilson -
Waste Some Time
Hard-working people never waste time on frivolous, fun-filled activities. Yet for hard-working people, any time spent this way is far from wasted.
-Paul Wilson-
Select Your Company Well
As harsh as it may sound, mixing with highly stressed people will make you felt stressed.
On the other hand,mixing with calm people-even for the briefest period-will leave you felling calm.
- Paul Wilson -
Pause Between Changes
There's always a temptation to lump all your life changes into one big masochistic event.
Do your stress levels a favour and take on changes one at a time.
Invest In A Fruit Bowl
The more beautiful your fruit bowl, the better stocked it is, the less likely you are to turn to stress -- enhancing snack foods.
Eat more fruit,and you'll feel more relaxed ---- it's as sweet as that.
Disregard Small Issues
The most important skill in staying calm is not to lose sleep over small issues.
The second most important skill is to be able to view all issues as small issues.
Start Ten Minutes Early
Start every journey ten minutes early. Not only will you avoid the stress of haste, but if all goes well you'll haven ten minutes relax before your next engagement.
Worry When The Time Comes
Most worries are future-based. They revolve around things that, in most cases, will never happen.
Concentrate on the present and the future will take care of itself.
Sip a Peppermint
If you substitute a herbal tea such as peppermint for more stimulating drink such as coffee or tea, your ability to be calm will be enhanced many times.
Wear Sensible Shoes
Any reflexologist will tell you that true relaxation begins at the feet.
It seems obvious, but wearing comfortable shoes is nearly relaxing as wearing no shoes at all.
Seek The Best In Everything
Make a practice of looking fr the best in people and situation. You'll find that simple approach induces optimism and positivity - both of which lead to calm.