It's Tuesday at 2:00pm! (PST Time: I live and work from Southern California)
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I may be the only one dealing with stress here, but this past week has been an ongoing lesson.
First, as I shared with you last week, I have identified that there's some stress in my life and it affects me in many ways.
Second, for some reason, I've come face-to-face with the impact of stress this week through a book I'm reading, through a podcast my wife shared with me and through some strategic conversation with people that are experiencing some of the same things.
I don't want to rush to the solution.
Here are some things I'm continuing to learn:
*Did you know that between 75% and 90% of all doctors visits are for issues related to STRESS?
STRESS AFFECTS YOUR BODY:
- Tiredness
- Insomnia or issues sleeping
- Headaches
- Chest pain
- Muscle aches
- Lower libido
- Appetite changes
BEHAVIOR STRESS SYMPTOMS:
- More outward anger
- Abuse of tobacco, drugs or alcohol
- Overeating or under eating
- Fewer social interactions, more arguments
- Less exercise
MOOD STRESS SYMPTOMS:
- Stress is a major trigger for people with anxiety problems, and the two can combine to create a vicious cycle where each makes the other worse. People with high levels of stress might have a quicker trigger from frustration, or become irritable much more easily.
COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS:
- High blood pressure
- Headaches
- Stomach ulcers and other stomach issues
- Chest pain
- Chronic insomnia
- Diabetes
- Obesity
Is this list enough to cause you concern?
Do you identify with things here as being symptoms you see in your life today?
Next week I want to share some solutions, but today, take a deep breath. Take another deep breath.
Remember this verse I shared last week:
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11 (MSG)
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