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In Touch With Tanja Barnes Happy Solstice to one and all. Many transitions of those people in my life that I deeply cherish occured in the past few months. In March, my godson, Teo Liam Ippolito was born, in April my dear friend David (Wavy) Krusen died in a terrible motorcycle accident and in May, my sweet grandfather, Louis Theodore Barnes died at the age of 90. Transitions such as these -- the life and death moments in our lifetime -- can be enormously stressful, even if it's the joyful event of welcoming a child into this world. Conversely, mourning death of a loved one can take it's toll on our spirits and in our bodies. Some transitions, such as arrival of a baby or the declining health of an elder, occur within a time and season and are inevitable in their outcome. Yet, such transitions unfold in such a way as to enable us to process and accept their impact upon our lives in a gradual manner. The sudden, accidental death of David, however, was a shock to his family and community leaving many to wonder unanswerable questions. I only recently was informed of his passing and find myself crying uncontrollably at the worst possible times, such as when I'm with a client or driving on the road. During these moments, I give myself a break by taking a small timeout to collect my thoughts and contain my emotions. It's important to remember that the grief process can come in waves and allowing the feelings to flow is the healthiest thing you can do. The stress resulting from the death of a loved one can be immense. The grief is unbearable at times. Yet, the stress that results of a new baby can be intense as well, even though it's tempered with joy. To help navigate these transitions through life and death, it is important to take care of yourself with compassion and loving kindness. Below are some simple steps to help you during the challenges that arise during these times. Regards, 8 Ways to Stop Stress Now Someone once said, "The only difference between a diamond and a lump of coal is that the diamond had more pressure put on it." If that were the case, we should all be shining brightly by now. Sure, stress can motivate us to get things done that's the upside. The downside can be really ugly. Stress, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, can sometimes lead to physical problems, such as high blood pressure, and accelerate some effects of aging. And we all know stress may contribute to emotional upheaval irritability, anger, even depression. Here are seven easy strategies one for each day of the week to help you meet stress head-on and conquer it: Breathe.
Set boundaries.
Clarify your goals.
Put yourself first.
Give yourself a break.
Take five.
Get in touch.
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