In the following blog post, I will teach you how to quickly identify the root of stress in your life. Once you have this knowledge, you can take heartfelt action to your own benefit and begin living the life you desire.
5 Ways Stress Manifests in Your Life
Feeling overwhelmed by stress is something we all experience at times, and it can leave us feeling paralyzed, not knowing where to even begin to address it. So, let’s break it down.
There are five ways in which stress manifests in your life:
- Mentally
- Physically
- Emotionally
- Energetically
- Financially
To quickly identify your top five stressors, sit down, and take out your phone or something to write with. Then, write down one way in which you relate to each one of the categories above. Add at least one stressor in each category. This simple exercise is the first step towards real transformation.
Identify the Root of Stress You Are Experiencing
Once you’ve identified the main stressors you experience in these five categories, sit down with someone you feel comfortable talking to…and talk about it. Simply offloading your stress out of your mind and you hearing it out loud is going to offer you an intense amount of relief.
Acknowledging each area of your life where you’re feeling a stressor might seem like a small feat but actually, in the end, it’s a really big step. It means that you’re being inwardly honest with yourself. And then by sitting down with someone and informing them (even if you’re telling your dog), now you’re being outwardly honest. When you’re inwardly honest and you’re outwardly honest, you immediately pull yourself back into emotional balance.
Take Heartfelt Action to Your Own Benefit
It can be a very difficult thing. I get it. I’m asking you to sit down and confront some unpleasant areas of your life. Put them underneath a microscope and be honest with yourself. One tiny little step every day will make a huge difference in your quality of life. Imagine how much better you’re going to feel about your life and how much heartfelt action you’re going to be able to take to your own benefit.
Acknowledging each area of your life that contributes to your stress may seem small, but it’s a crucial milestone. Remember, every step forward is progress. Embrace each moment of growth as you journey towards a balanced and fulfilling life.
Christopher Lee Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense amounts of physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child and during and after his military career. He has taught himself how to free his energy, body, mind and emotions from pain by developing the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of being. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University. He then continued his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. Christopher is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.