Comments on: Daddy’s Under Extreme Stress – No Mommies Allowed

By: alik levin

alik levin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:24:35 +0000

Tess,
You share here a great practice to combat stress. I guess it all boils down to being aware of self to make such move… and that is tough for many people.

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By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:40:15 +0000

Alik,
These are great reminders for moms and women as well.

When I feel stressed I admit this is a choice, I physically change my position and change what I’m feeling as well. I agree with Liara it’s an illusion. We bring it on ourselves.

By: alik levin

alik levin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:48 +0000

Jannie,
i usually imitate tai-chi moves when I am stressed.
Fandango sounds even better – must try next time.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:08:40 +0000

Try to keep stress away in the first place. Don’t keep doing stressing things and expecting better results.

But when it rears is ugly head whistle a lot.

And do the fandango.

By: alik levin

alik levin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:40:35 +0000

JD,
I like how you put it – interrupt the pattern.

Liara,
I have taken the first step – i am aware i am not immune to stress.

Daphne,
Happy to hear the title made you laugh
Without getting too deep into the details… your comment was very helpful in practice…

Giovanna,
Parenting is tough…. but rewarding.
Good to hear you like the content and thank you for encouragement.

Genarro,
I like how you put it – find the way to channel the stress.
Mediation was on my list recently – I guess i just need to start practicing this.

Sheila,
Good to hear it resonated w/you. Showing kids the right way to handle “situations” is all I ma after, after all I want to be their role model

By: Sheila Atwood

Sheila Atwood — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:40:58 +0000

Alik,

You hit on some of the key points for me and I think most people.

I have to make sure I eat and sleep. And that is eat and sleep well. Increasing my B vitamins help me when I am stressed. I also take a walk and look out. Looking in at my self makes me really stressed and it is hard to see solutions.

Kids get stressed too. It is good for them to see positive ways to handle stress so they learn how to handle the stress in their lives.

Thanks Alik

By: Gennaro

Gennaro — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:30:33 +0000

It’s definitely important to find a way to channel our stress. Too much stress may be more dangerous to our health than diet or other factors. I turn to meditation when it has been a tough day. That or Beethoven 9th

By: Giovanna Garcia

Giovanna Garcia — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:06:21 +0000

Hi Alik

This post title made me want to read ever more Being parent can be stressful. I like how you show everyone the importants of really know yourself and from there we can stop reactive to stress and be proactive about it. A very wise Daddy you must be.
Thank you,
Giovanna Garcia
Imperfect Action is better than No Action

By: Daphne

Daphne — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:21:17 +0000

Hi Alik,

It’s so true that men get irritable when stressed. I’ve also noticed that while women need to talk to relieve stress, men get more stressed by talking! So your title made me laugh. Women need to be quiet or at least stay away to give men some peace and quiet to de-stress. I just had a personal experience of this a few days back so this post resonated.