Surviving the Pain of Divorce One Day at a Time. kathieyvwrites@gmail.com
I do love flowers. I used to spend a lot of time at Garden Centers and Parks taking photos of flowers. I found it very relaxing to immerse myself in the environment of the flower gardens. I think I found peace among the beautiful plants, and in that, some of the stress in my life…
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Chewing Gum for Stress Relief I remember chewing gum as a kid. I also remember that kids chewing gum, making teachers and parents mad. I would pop my gum, and my brothers would get mad at me. I would chew gum in class, and my teachers would get mad at me. I would find gum under my…
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The stress levels that we experience can directly affect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Divorce is listed as one of the most stressful events in a persons life. Having experienced the pain and stress of divorce I decided I would look for some ways to decrease the effects of stress in my life. Here…
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As I was reading about stress relief activities today I came across one suggestion I thought I would try. Listening to the sounds of nature. In my reading, I found that listening to nature can induce relaxation, reduce negative feelings, and increase pleasant feelings. One site it was said listening to the sounds of nature…
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Why You Should Try New Things “Switching things up can help to keep you inspired and motivated.” Long before COVID 19, I took a class. I took a class in Floral arranging. What fun! Try something new. I believe it will help you feel better even if you are going through a difficult time. God Bless…
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Divorce ranks up there with the greatest of stressors. Â The stress caused by divorce ranks just under the death of a spouse. Â I would disagree with that because to me, “Divorce is like a death but with intent” Going through an unwanted divorce, to me, was the most stressful event in my life so far.…
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According to the CDC there are several things we can do to cope emotionally during this pandemic. Â I have listed a few things I found on their website and I am going to share how they relate to me. Â Their heading for this list is… “Things you can do to support yourself..” *Take breaks from…
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There is something relaxing about taking a hike outside on a nice day. Â Feeling the cool breeze and warm sun on your face as you surround yourself with the beauty of the countryside has a calming effect, at least on me. As I was looking for ways to relieve stress I found that many believe…
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Here is a quote in regard to reading and stress relief that I found online….. “Reading worked best, outshining other stress-reduction techniques like listening to music, taking a walk or having a cup of tea. Stress levels declined by 68 percent after participants read for just six minutes, leading Lewis to say, “Losing yourself in…
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I have been reading a lot about stress relief. One way to ease stress suggested by several websites sounded intriguing to me, so I thought I would give it a try, Â eating peaches. I went online to view the research, and here is what I found. Peaches have been called the fruit of calmness. One…
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