Practical Resources ... Personal Development by Carol Ann Killoran, SSJ-TOSF

What is Stress?

Stress is part of life. Stress is a maladaptive physical, psychological, and behavioral response when you tell you are unable to cope with a request or situation. Mindfulness meditation is a personally supportive response by you for you to have balance in your life.

Exercise

• Are you feeling tense?
• Are you having negative thoughts?

STOP

• Notice your breath. Gently inhale, slowly counting up to 4 then gently exhale slowing counting to 4.
• Your mind may wonder, gently notice your thought and return to
  concentrating on your breath.
• Praise yourself for STOPPING and attending to you.

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Carol Ann Killoran, SSJ-TOSF is the creator of Professional Pastoral Counseling Services. She uses StressMap a comprehensive self-scoring stress assessment and mindfulness meditation practice to empower clients toward balanced living. Contact her at drcak27@aol.com