Everyone has been in a stressful and anxiety filled situation. How did you handle it? Did you do nothing and hoped that it would be over soon? Did you have a plan ready when the stressful moment occurred, and they always seem to occur, don’t they, usually at the wrong time. Maybe you counted to ten or twenty or keep counting till you forgot what you were worried about. That doesn’t work does it? There are some folks who close their eyes and imagine they are in a peaceful place away from stress and strain. Their image of this place is so strong that the stress is controlled as well as the anxiety filled situation.
Do you think that you could do that? You sure could.
Before you get into that bad situation where you feel that your head is going to explode. You need to practice for a few minutes everyday Guided imagery meditation.
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- Find a quiet spot where you will be alone for a few minutes without interruption.
- Sit in a comfortable position.
- Starting at your feet, think about each part of the body and how relaxed it is till you reach the top of your head. This takes practice so don’t get discouraged.
- After going through step 3 at least one time, close your eyes and think about the most peaceful place on the earth. It doesn’t have to be a place that you have been. It just has to a perception of yours that it is peaceful and tranquil.
- As you mind moves around this tranquil place, be aware of your breathing. Is it steady? It should be.
- Give yourself a few minutes to engulf your emotions into this place in your mind. You should feel light and relaxed, maybe not right away, but with practice it will come.
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Now when that stressful moment arrives and you feel like everything is going wrong, you should step away from the situation for just a moment. Find a quiet location where you can close your eyes and visit your ‘place’. With practice stress wouldn’t have a chance.
