STRESS BUSTING

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/55tRP)
Advice on how to keep big-day anxiety at bay

1.MAKE LIST

Using a support network is a great way to manage the stress of a wedding. Get  together with a group of girlfriends who have been there,done that and talk openly about your concern. you'll feel a lot more comfortable.

2. BREATHE DEEPLY

Activities that involve deep breathing can help you achieve a state of profound rest. the mind is then more alert and your potential for creativity is greater.

3. BLOW OFF STEAM

Laughter,exercise,music,massage,sleep and even srying are all ways to relieve stress

4. CONFRONT YOUR STRESSORS

Talk and think throught waht you're feeling or your end up treating the symptoms,not their cause.



5. EASE YOUR SPINE

One of the great stress-relieving yoga poses is the simple shild pose. On a mat or carpeted floor,kneel sit vack o your heels and bering your forehead to the floor in front of your knees,letting your arms relax beside your with your hands near your feet. Breathe normally.

USE VISUALISATION

Is an anxiety attack comes on,picture a simple image such as that of a tranquil ocean. Focus on it untul you can perceive the details completely

7. COUNT IT OUT

Close your eyes, focus in your breathing, and tap each finger from one to 10 and vack. If sressful thoughts intrude, start again.

8. BE A DIPLOMAT

Criticism and controlling advise from relativies and friend can lead to guilt,resentment or anger. firmly asserting yourself while showing respect and appreciation for others input

9. GET YOUR ZZZS

Anxiety leads to insomnia,which leads to further anxiety. Avoid stimulants such as coffee,chocolate,tea,sugar and exercise within three hours of bedtime.

10. TAKE IT IN YOUR STRIDE

Don't expect perfection on the big day. Have helpers on hand to deal with any problems and try to go with the flowT