Stress and the Holidays By Tiziana Palazzo

26 Jun, 2014

Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest solutions .

Many people find the summer holiday period, a very stressful time, even if we have been taught that it have to be a time of joy and celebration. During this period we are often faced with many conflicts and inflated expectations, or unrealistic .

According to a poll conducted by About.com, over 80% of respondents reported that they find the holiday season in “somewhat” or “very” stressful.

The problems

Some of the most common problems that we face during the holidays are :
Increased traffic and more delays. In addition to the organize them and super commitment , and travel , there are also social gatherings and time with the family. Expenditures surplus for gifts and souvenirs. The increase in the consumption of sweets or alcohol. In addition to the commitment for reservations.

Solution: The Anchor

The term anchor concerns a simple technique , method, or tool , to stop and replace any feeling or manifestation of anxiety or stress.

The anchor technique is simple to create:
– inhale deeply, holding your breath for a short time (about 3 seconds).
– As you exhale slowly, say, or think, the word “peace”.
– Inhale deeply again and long (about 3 seconds).
– As you exhale slowly, say, or think, the word “relaxed”.
– Inhale deeply again and hold a point on the hand, for example (about 3 seconds).
– As you exhale slowly, say or think the words “under control”.

Do you it now and experience you the effect, Do you feel more relaxed?

This simple technique takes less than 30 seconds. Depending on the situation, or level of stress, the anchor could run two or three times in a row (which takes less than two minutes).

Restaurants: Other solutions
Scheduled periods of time longer, for both low to, and to get to functions in a timely manner.
Take a few minutes to write down what you can realistically accomplish during this time. Writing lists that can help you prioritize what is important and what is not so important.
Make a budget for the gift that is in your budget to avoid unnecessary credit card balances “in the red”.
Practice assertive communication to be able to say “no” diplomatically and do respect your boundaries of contact or involvement.

The instrument of anchor is even more effective when is guided in a state of hypnosis. It is more effective because the level or depth of relaxation is deeper in a protected environment such as a hypnosis session.

Many customers have asked how often they need to practice the process of the anchor well to ever experience, you have to start with at least 20-50 times per day. Especially in the most challenging moments.

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