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By Books Writer Denise Turney (www.chistell.co<\/a>m<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s in your toolbox when it comes to easy ways to reduce and eliminate stress? Do you feel like a hostage to worry? Whether you realize it or not, there are ways to release stress. There are ways to enter peace despite how hectic the world appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few of these actions require a dime. Admittedly, the more stress elimination tools you gain, the better. Apply one or more tools early and you could shift from living with mild to chronic worry everyday to experiencing a growing inner peace. But why does stress show up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress shows up for a myriad of reasons. Even more, you could find yourself struggling with stress at any point in your life. Back to stress reasons or causes – Job demands, relationships, finances, political conflicts, parenting, and health concerns are just a few key players when it comes to stress causes. But they aren\u2019t alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with a school or workplace bully, dread about seeing a relative you don\u2019t like at an upcoming family reunion, and concern that a neighbor\u2019s pet has it out for you are other reasons why you could feel stressed. If you\u2019re working a full-time job, you\u2019ve already faced and managed your way through stress (e.g., connecting with friends, engaging in a hobby).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress Reducers That Are Already Working for You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you already have at least one de-stressor in your toolbox. To add another de-stressor to your toolbox, revisit your childhood. Think back to a time when you found yourself worrying, really worrying. It might have been about an upcoming school exam, a kid who picked on you, or a book report you had to deliver in front of the entire class. (As a kid,<\/em> speaking in front of a classroom used to scare the wits out of me<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long did you feel uncomfortable before you realized what was happening, that you were stressing yourself? What were the first thoughts, including solution ideas, that popped into your mind? Finally, what did you end up doing to reduce or eliminate the stress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, did you talk with a friend or relative about what you were afraid of dealing with? Did you read and meditate on scripture and pray? Or did you write in a journal or speak with the person related to the stress and work out a positive solution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully — and although it might look easy at first glance \u2013 you didn\u2019t decide to carry the stress. If so, you could still be dealing with the stress, allowing it to show up in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy Wasy to Release Stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you found a positive way to release stress, write the action down. It\u2019s a part of your mental wellbeing toolbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are more easy ways to release stress while living in this hectic world. Consider trying one or more of the ways the next time you start to feel tense:<\/p>\n\n\n\n