Life is full of challenges, and stress is an inevitable part of our daily lives. However, understanding what happens during the stress response and why it hampers our ability to focus, make decisions, and be creative can empower us to manage it better.
More importantly, holistic remedies such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), breathwork, and mindfulness meditation can play a crucial role in turning off the stress response, helping us regain control of our lives.
What Happens During the Stress Response?
When faced with a stressful situation, our body’s natural reaction is to enter the "fight or flight" mode. This response is an evolutionary mechanism designed to help us survive imminent dangers. Here’s what happens inside your body when you’re stressed:
1. Activation of the Sympathetic Nervous System: The sympathetic nervous system is activated, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones prepare your body to either fight the threat or flee from it.
2. Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: Your heart rate and blood pressure increase to supply more blood to essential muscles and organs.
3. Shortened Breathing: You start breathing faster to take in more oxygen, which is needed for muscle activity.
4. Reduced Cognitive Function: Blood flow is diverted from the brain's frontal lobe, which is responsible for rational thinking and creativity, to the more primitive parts involved in survival.
When this happens, it becomes increasingly difficult for you to focus, make rational decisions, be creative, or find solutions to problems. Your body is solely concerned with immediate survival, not long-term planning or complex problem-solving.
Holistic Remedies to Turn Off the Stress Response
Thankfully, there are natural ways to turn off this stress response, so you can return to a state of calm and clarity. Here are some effective holistic remedies:
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
EFT, or "tapping," involves using fingertips to tap on specific meridian points on the body. This technique helps to balance the body's energy system and reduce stress and anxiety. It’s a quick and effective way to release pent-up emotions and shift your focus from stress to calm.
Breathwork
Breathwork refers to various practices of consciously controlling your breath to influence your mental, emotional, and physical state. Techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, and alternate nostril breathing can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest and relaxation.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation involves focusing your attention on the present moment without judgment. This practice helps to quiet the mind and reduce the constant chatter that often accompanies stress. With regular practice, mindfulness meditation can improve focus, enhance creativity, and improve decision-making skills.
Yoga
Yoga combines physical postures, breath control, and meditation to promote relaxation and reduce stress. The practice not only improves physical wellbeing but also calms the mind, helping to revert the body back to a state of balance.
Aromatherapy
Certain scents like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot have soothing properties that can help reduce stress and anxiety. Using essential oils in a diffuser, adding them to a bath, or applying them to pressure points can provide immediate relief.
Watch my video and learn how to use alternate nostril breathing to reduce stress in minutes!
Work with Me to Manage Stress Holistically
If you’re struggling to manage stress and it's impacting your ability to focus, make decisions, or be creative, I can help. With my expertise in holistic remedies, we can develop a personalized plan tailored to your unique needs.
Together, we’ll explore EFT, breathwork, mindfulness meditation, and more to find the most effective ways to help you turn off the stress response and regain control of your life.
Don’t let stress control your life any longer. Reach out to me today to learn more about how holistic remedies can help you achieve peace, clarity, and creativity. Let’s work together to create a happier, healthier you.
To Your Vibrant Health and Limitless Growth,
Beth:)
