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Turn Your Holiday Stress Into a Game of Fun (Part 1 of 2)

Turn Your Holiday Stress Into a Game of Fun (Part 1 of 2)

Last updated on: November 9, 2016 at 4:25 pm by kathleenokeefe

Turn Your Holiday Stress Into a Game of Fun (Part 1 of 2) 2016-11-09T16:25:06-07:00 kathleenokeefe

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Quote: “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”~

William James

Are you stressed beyond belief but cannot pinpoint exactly where it is coming from or which challenge is the most annoying? Perhaps viewing stress from a different perspective-that of a game- will help find positive solutions.

Once again, the holidays are upon us.

As we prepare to celebrate them by giving thanks for past successes while facing the changes we plan to make for the New Year in the form of resolutions, stress levels often rise. Especially, when we realize we did not meet our goals from last year. Such is life in the fast lane. Welcome to the real world. The good news is you are not alone.

This year resolve to be successful in your resolutions by turning stress into a positive game.

Dreams, Prayers, and Meditations are three under-utilized innate gifts perfect for stress-reduction and resolution creation. Your dreams are Sacred Doorways to Universal Wisdom that contains answers to all your daily challenges. Daydreams solve nagging problems. Your answers to prayers often come in the form of dreams or nightmares. Simple Meditations that focus on Breath and Gratitude can be done anywhere anytime and have been proved to:

lower blood pressure

increase focus and productivity

promote healing

and adjust your attitude

Here is a very short meditation to help you through the holiday season. Don’t wait.

You can start right now. Use it anywhere and anytime to de-stress.

1.) Focus on your breath flowing into your nostrils.

2.) Breathe in. Breathe out…

3.) Count five breaths.

4.) End with one deep breath.

5.) Repeat until your tension melts away.

6.) Give thanks for all you have including the Breath of Life.

You can do this simple meditation as often as necessary; in your work place, at home, or while stuck in traffic, with your eyes open, of course. No one will know you are de-stressing. Your secret will be safe.

Join me for Part 2 of this article which will focus on New Year Resolutions.

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By: Kathleen (Kat) O’Keefe-Kanavos, TV/Radio Show Host/Producer, International Bestselling award winning author of Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing. Kat taught special education and psychology for ten years. She frequently taught and created Behavioral Objectives on Individual Educational Plans for students. Kat believes dreams can diagnose our life. Learn more @ http://www.KathleenOkeefeKanavos.com

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