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    [Self-Hypnosis] Managing How I Respond To Stress Is Key To My Peace Of Mind

    Kelly Bearer, MA, LPC, ACHTDecember 7, 2020

    Managing how I respond to stress is key to my peace of mind.

    Each day brings its share of stressful situations. I understand that I am unable to control what happens to me, but I am resolute in managing how I respond to situations.

    This approach contributes to my continuing peace of mind. My reaction to situations dictates how well I am able to combat stress.

    I know it is easy to get caught up in difficult situations at work. External factors can make my workplace untenable.

    But I learn to separate the situation from the reaction. It is important to me to display a positive attitude to unfavorable circumstances.

    I am convinced that how I respond determines the impact on my health and well-being.

    There are times when stressful situations get the best of me. When that happens, I counteract that feeling with healthy activities.

    Exercise at the end of a hard day makes me feel very relaxed.

    Meditation and pampering also help me to unwind and release stress.

    I treat myself to a long soak in the tub after a rough day.

    Pampering helps me to forget the cares of my world.

    Today, I manage my response to stress with positive techniques that work well for me.

    Living a less stressful life keeps me youthful and vibrant. I want to maintain my peace of mind, so I do what is necessary for that to happen.

    Self-Reflection Questions

    1. How do I cope with stressful situations?

    2. Do I rely on the support of others to get through a challenging time?

    3. How can I lessen the impact of a stressful issue?

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    Written by
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    Kelly Bearer, MA, LPC, ACHT

    Clinical Director & Founder, Boulder Hypnotherapy Institute

    Licensed Psychotherapist with 20+ years in mental health and 10+ years of clinical hypnotherapy experience. M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (#7691). Published author in the Journal for Integral Theory and Practice.

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