REI WEALTH MONTHLY Issue 35 | Page 44

Step 1 : Remember that your natural state is joy .
Step 2 : Your thoughts , not the world , cause your stress .
Step 3 : You can change your thoughts of stress in any given moment , and eliminate the anxiety for the next few moments , or even hours and days .
Step 4 : Monitor your stressful thoughts by checking on your emotional state right in the moment .
10 STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR YOUR WELL­BEING SAM SADAT

Step 1 : Remember that your natural state is joy .

You are a product of joy and love ; it ’ s natural for you to experience these feelings . You ’ ve come to believe that feeling bad , anxious , or even depressed is natural , particularly when people and events around you are in lowenergy modes . Remind yourself as frequently as necessary : I come from peace and joy . I must stay in harmony with that from which I came in order to fulfill my dreams and desires . I choose to stay in my natural state . Anytime I ’ m anxious , stressed out , depressed , or fearful , I ’ ve abandoned my natural state .

Step 2 : Your thoughts , not the world , cause your stress .

Your thoughts activate stressful reactions in your body . Stressful thoughts create resistance to the joy , happiness , and abundance that you desire to create in your life . These thoughts include : I can ’ t , I ’ m too overworked , I worry , I ’ m afraid , I ’ m unworthy , It will never happen , I ’ m not smart enough , I ‘ m too old ( young ), and so on . These thoughts are like a program to resist being tranquil and stress free , and they keep you from manifesting your desires .

Step 3 : You can change your thoughts of stress in any given moment , and eliminate the anxiety for the next few moments , or even hours and days .

By making a conscious decision to distract yourself from worry , you ’ ve inaugurated the process of stress reduction , while simultaneously reconnecting to the field of allcreating intention . It ’ s from this place of peace and tranquility that you become a co­creator with God . You can ’ t be connected to your Source and be stressed at the same time — this is mutually exclusive . Your source doesn ’ t create from a position of anxiety , nor does it need to swallow antidepressants . You ’ ve left behind your capacity to manifest your desires when you don ’ t choose in the moment to eliminate a stressful thought .

Step 4 : Monitor your stressful thoughts by checking on your emotional state right in the moment .

Ask yourself the key question : Do I feel good right now ? If the answer is no , then repeat those five magic words : I want to feel good , then shift to : I intend to feel good . Monitor your emotions , and detect how much stress­ and anxiety producing thinking you ’ re engaging in . This monitoring process keeps you apprised of whether you ’ re on the path of least resistance or going in the other direction .