Relax. Take a deep breath. Now, exhale. Take another deep breath. Exhale. Let the stress of the day leave your body as you exhale. Let the stress go and release all your tension. Shake it off if you need to.
Tonight, let your stress go. Take a step back and remember everything you’ve accomplished. Remember who you are–a SURVIVOR. You have come through so much and you are a much stronger person for it. Stay focused on your dreams and goals and don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do what you want to do. Be strong, be flexible, love yourself, and love others. Always remember, keep moving forward and ENJOY THE RIDE. ~Unknown.
Our days are so hectic. And, a lot of times, instead of feeling good about what we’ve accomplished during the day, week, month or year, we tend to focus on what we weren’t able to get done. And that creates stress. You may not even realize it is happening. But subconsciously during the day, each little hiccup adds to your stress level. By the time you get home, you may be unable to rest or sleep because you’re so stressed.
I have to consciously make myself let things go. But I am better at doing it. Years ago, I would let certain situations stress me out to the point that I would become physically ill. But with a lot of prayer and training my mind to let stress go at night before going to bed, I’ve become better at letting it go. And, of course, I am more rested and feel better the next morning.
Happiness is not a destination. Happiness is the journey. You want to be able to enjoy the ride and that isn’t possible if you are stressed. If you let it, stress will take the joy out of your life. Don’t let it. Each night, let everything go. Turn all your worries over to God and rest peacefully.
Sending you stress-free blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
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