Name Chanting Helps Stress Management

Name Chanting Helps Stress Management

 

Stress is our body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength. This class will discuss different causes of stress, how stress affects us, the difference between 'good' or 'positive' stress and 'bad' or 'negative' stress, and some common facts about how stress affects people today.

Signs of Stress Overload

People who are experiencing stress overload may notice some of the following signs:

anxiety or panic attacks

a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried

irritability and moodiness

physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain

allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma

problems sleeping

drinking too much, smoking, overeating, or doing drugs

sadness or depression

Everyone experiences stress a little differently. Some people become angry and act out their stress or take it out on others. Some people internalize it and develop eating disorders or substance abuse problems. And some people who have a chronic illness may find that the symptoms of their illness flare up under an overload of stress.

Too much stress?

You need a simple stress management. Of course, learning to Name Chanting might intimidate you, and it's tough to find the time for daily Name Chanting. A solution to both problems is a Name Chanting you can learn right now, that will take a minute to do each day.

An Easy Stress management

When you breath through your mouth, it expands your chest. Breath through your nose and you'll notice how your abdomen extends. Nose-breathing causes the diaphragm to pull air to the bottom of your lungs. This delivers a good dose of oxygen into your bloodstream and brain, and it also tends to relax you. Breathing through your nose is healthier, and it's the basis of this one-minute meditation.

Here's how you do it.

Close your eyes, sigh, and let the tension go out of your muscles. It may help to tense up your muscles first, then release that tension. Then let go of your thoughts, as much as possible, and take four or five slow, deep breaths through your nose, paying attention to your breathing

Can Name Chanting Be This Easy?

The short answer is yes. No, you're not likely to get you into a deep Name Chanting state with this simple stress management. However, you will get benefits, including a clearer mind and a reduction in stress. It helps to develop a "trigger" for your meditation. For example, do your four breaths when you get into the car, or right after lunch each day. These triggers are places or times that remind you, so your Name Chanting becomes a habit. You can say this isn't "real"Name Chanting, but there's nothing wrong with enjoying the relaxation you'll get from this technique. If you want, you can always pursue deeper meditation later. Meanwhile, remember that not everything has to be difficult to be of value. Why not try this easy one-minute stress management?