Feeling Frazzled? Effective Tips for Daily Stress Relief

We all have days when we are drop-dead tired, running around and feeling like there's not enough time to do all the things we want to do. If this type of day is chronic, however, it can take a toll on your life: your emotions zigzag, your body becomes weaker and you have no strength to deal with challenges. Often family relationships become strained, making it even more difficult to start a new day feeling refreshed and strong.

While it takes some deep reflection to make the changes necessary for a calmer, simpler life, there are some things you can put into place immediately to help you de-stress. Little changes can make for a big impact, and with this in mind here are some powerful and simple choices for improvement:

• Listen to guided meditations. Many busy people find they can't wind down enough or don't have the time for deep, lengthy meditation. Try some guided meditations on youtube - there are plenty in all different styles. They vary in length and the variety is staggering and growing every day. Experiment until you find some you like and which quickly help calm you, and bookmark them. Then you can take a quick break when needed during the day, or perhaps before bedtime, and listen to your favorites.
• Set a big goal. Even though it may feel as if you have too much to do in not enough time, sometimes it is the 'rut' that keeps us busy. We repeat the same patterns week in and week out and are secretly afraid we are getting nowhere fast. Often, stress comes from supressing our fears, rather than from the busy-ness itself. Setting a goal that is important to us can bring some excitement and purpose into our lives. We can look to the future with excitement instead of dread, while at the same time more powerfully focusing on the present, which is healthy and calming.
• Cry, laugh, shout! Create a way to have a coupe of hours to yourself however you can, and rent a favorite movie you're sure will make you laugh or cry hysterically. When you allow your pent-up emotions an outlet in this 'innocent' way, you give yourself permission to process feelings in a way that doesn't feel threatening. You will feel much calmer and more fabulous when you're done, as well as likely enjoying more clarity.

Finding ways to bring more peace and joy into your everyday life can be far easier than a life overhaul. When you have a better outlook, you will be more capable of bouncing back from the little irritations of day to day life, and your relationships will improve as well. Then, the better it gets, the better it gets!

P.S. You will find some fantastic instant pick-me-up videos at the Breathing Prosperity blog. Enjoy!