We are afraid to let go or afraid to make changes in our lives, even if these changes will bring us a sense of peace and harmony. Stress reduction is an integral part of bringing balance back into your life. Stress has been identified with burnout and fatigue, a lowered immune system and an increase in free radical damage. There are a number of simple things you can do to help reduce or eliminate the stress you are experiencing in your life. Meditation, for example, is a great technique to use.
Meditation can be either active or passive.
Active meditation includes exercise, drawing or dancing. Even activities such as doing the dishes or raking the lawn can have a relaxing therapeutic effect. Meditation can also be passive utilizing techniques such as concentration, breath control and even creative visualization. Each of these activities distracts the conscious mind and allows unwanted thoughts and emotions to drain away. There are times, however, that the only way to eliminate stressors from our lives is by making behavioral or lifestyle changes.