Stress Management & Healthy Lifestyle

It's ok to stress; only for a moment. But donot stay there. Whether you choose to be angry, upset, annoyed, take a nice deep breath, INHALE deeply, then EXHALE deeply. Take your time and slow down for the moment, feel you body at ease and be still. Know you are safe and about to feel better in a moment. Give yourself time to register  exactly what you are feeling. For example, "I feel upset....my friend no-showed me at the library; I hope he is ok." Here is a tip, start with being upset at the situation, not the person. Never presume the negative and worst aspect of the possibility, but be aware  of the possibility. Before we start creating our own story of why your friend no-showed you, we need to take a step back and realize there can be 100 different reasons, but only one is the true answer. We have no control over other people's behavior, mishaps,  or their problems, but we do have control over how we behave when difficulties, problems or miscommunication arises. It is always best to have clear and open communication when you are making appointments or expectations. Practice inner peace, patience, kindness and non-judgment as a daily practice, so you are better equipped and can better manage yourself when inconveniences happen. So back to the friend who no showed you, best to calm your emotion, first, take 3 deep breaths, then communicate, express your honesty and authenticity that the situation upsetted you; then work towards resolving situation and build mutual respect and accommodation, trusting that this will not repeat itself. 

Some simple suggestions to remedy stressful situations: 

1) Identify the root cause of the stress; 2) Accept the 2 best natural ways to REMEDY/to minimize/prevent the root cause from happening again 3) Apply the remedy. If the mishap happen too often, you will have to re-examine if the  relationship and situation is serving you and your mission in life.

Meanwhile, while in the process of examining the relationship, there are healthy natural approaches to rejuvenate and recover your body and mind in good timing: 

1. MINDSET: Accept that each day is an opportunity to learn something new about ourselves, about other people, and about the ever-changing and dynamic world around us. 
2. Practice gratitude first thing in the morning, and cultivate daily positive thinking, productive & progressive behavior, patience, forgiveness & learn from mistakes and failures, for they are tools towards personal growth & development. No one is perfect, but everyone has the potential to be truly extraordinary in his own way, has the ability to CHANGE and make himself BETTER when he decides to live a better life, no matter what his past or deficiency may be.
3. Remember that you are extraordinary being and has a unique and beautiful purpose in this world that no one can duplicate. 
4. Do breathing and visual meditation: Breath in positivity & personal growth; Exhale all the negativity and self-doubt.
5. Do Yoga 1-3x/week, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Walk & breath fresh air outdoors minimum of 20-30 minutes a day, and absorb sunlight as much as possible, WITHOUT WEARING A FACIAL MASK :-) Walk fast pace if possible and get a sweat going.
7. Hydrate with filtered water, at least half of your body weight in ounces; eat  healthy clean fat/protein and leafy greens. Minimize/avoid toasted, crunchy, burnt bread, carbohydrate, to help discourage the progress of inflammation.
8. DURING YOUR MOST STRESSFUL DAYS, AVOID/MINIMIZE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE all: stimulants, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, toxic & negative people and toxic & negative emotions & events...Drinking chai tea, green tea, chamomile tea, or fruit tea may be an exception. 
9. Engage in a healthy lifestyle and stress relief activity, such as doing yoga, meditation, deep breathing, walking in nature, talking to a pastor, good trusted spiritual friend, watch comedy, cook a healthy meal, etc., as much as possible, as described above
10. Talk to positive and caring family & friends, daily when possible.
11. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DO ALL OF THE ABOVE, Get acupuncture 1-2x/week for 2 weeks, to de-stress; then once a month for maintenance, to realign your energetic channels, that address the different organs and body circulation that may have been influenced negatively when stressed, such as liver the channel, the heart channel, the acidity building up in your digestion, etc. Over time, when you do not resolve these stress factors reacting in your biology, there will be compounded health inconveniences, building into more serious problems. Even if you can do all of the above recommendations, still get acupuncture treatments for  at least 2-3 months. So prevent, or kill the monster while its still small or while not yet a major problem.