In this 10thand final episode of our summer energy series with Christy Mattoon of Mindrewire we talked about the difference between a band-aid and a permanent solution. If you can solve what’s causing your stress symptoms now you can avoid disease later.

Daily high levels of stress over time lead to disease. In fact over 80 diseases are tied directly to stress. Since it’s a personal perception each of us needs to find a personal way to recognize and deal with our stress symptoms.

Destressing on a daily basis is important for the health of your:

• Subconscious mind
• Gut

If you have more stress than the body can handle it could be interfering with your optimal energy, your optimal weight and the strategies you’re employing may be actually increasing your stress load. Some degree of stress is necessary! It’s not just unavoidable due to our meaningful lives: the people and things we love are the most likely to cause us stress! But in fact you, like a kite or violin, need a certain amount of tension to thrive. It’s not about trying to eliminate stress as much as trying to relieve it by adding joy to the equation. While you’re busy, while your building a career and caring for others, taking time to fill your own cup and find happiness and joy in every day will decrease stress symptoms.

Stress symptoms vary greatly from one individual to another but often include:

• Forgetfulness
• Sleeplessness or desire to sleep more
• Introversion/social retreat
• Headache
• Stomachache
• Illness
• Injury
• Moodiness
• Argumentative nature
• Inability to concentrate/focus
• Skin issues: blemishes, conditions
• Digestive issues

Stress is caused by or solved by:

• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Rest & recovery
• Hormones
• Sleep
• Coping strategies 

Techniques and practices often effective for relieving stress symptoms:

• Music
• Yoga
• Nature
• Pets
• Time alone
• Social time
• Unplugging
• Adventure
• Massage
• Floating in water
• Laughter
• Socializing/venting

This series has been brought to Flipping 50 with my guest Christy Mattoon. Reach out to her at [email protected] book a 30-minute session with her if you want to go deeper.

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Link to prior episodes in this series: 

Instant Energy

Cross Train Your Brain

Affirmations for Energy

Stop Energy Sucking Habits

Reduce Anxiety Now

Boost Energy with Hydration

Dump Stress

Stay Calm

Practice Makes Perfect