Summer Stress ... and How To Beat It!

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.  ~Sam Keen

1. Keep Your Cool. Hotter temperatures tend to make for hotter tempers. As our systems overheat, our patience doesn’t stretch quite as far as usual. Mental clarity isn’t at it’s peak, which can add to the frustration, and things tend to deteriorate further into the day. Knowing this, do whatever you need to do to keep your body temperature in check, from cool clothing to a steady supply of cold drinks, and of course AC whenever possible. (even if it means a short trip to a store, office or mall mid day) When you feel yourself heating up physically, know that a mental/emotional heatwave may be on the horizon and take that as a cue as time to cool down.

2. Early To Rise. Sunny summer days can cause our attention to drift. Sitting at your desk you may find yourself midday longing for the beach or a patio. Rising temperatures in the afternoon does not make for the best mental clarity either. Whenever possible, get up a little earlier, and take on the most important tasks first thing in the day while you are at your sharpest and the most focused. You’ll get more done, in less time, maybe allowing you some time to play in the afternoon.

3. Give It A Rest. This summer, like no other I’ve seen before, people seem to be super busy. The increased anxiety following the financial challenges of the last two years, has many people pushing forward on new projects, and trying to gain a little more traction on new ground. As a result, I see people working longer hours, with less time off, while trying to combat the fatigue that heat can bring with it. Slow down, enjoy and indulge in a few of summer’s delicious pleasures. You’ll return to your projects refreshed and relaxed and with renewed energy. The extra boost you’ll receive will inevitably be a time-saver in the long run.

4. Bring ‘Em On! Summer is such a wonderful time to get together with family and friends. Chances are, if your over-worked or stressed out, others are too. Accept more of the invitations you are getting for get togethers, or pick-up the phone and initiate one yourself; your friends could probably use it just as much as you could. The camaraderie and support is healing for the soul, and helps us to know that we’re not alone when were overwhelmed or facing struggles.

So this week, see if you can take a little time to let go of some of the stresses that this summer seems to have been laden with and indulge in the sumptuous delights! Summer is a precious magical time of year, when everything around us is vibrant and fully alive, and wouldn’t that be a great way to be? Nature knows best!

Until next time, take good care of you and your life.
 

From My Heart To Yours, Hunter

A Little Bit About Hunter....

“If you don’t create change, change will create you.”

One way or another life is going to change; you are going to change - like it or not. Most often, I find myself working with people who are in the middle of change, and the "not liking it" part. My job is to help them take control of the situation again and get back to the fun stuff. So often we forget that we are in control of our own lives - every aspect of them. This doesn't mean that we can control everything that happens, but we can control how we deal with situations; how we respond to them. Clarity, insight, gently honesty and practical solutions are how I most often find myself working with clients, always helping to remind them of what their true talents and abilities are, and helping them to focus and create their best possible life! As one client recently remarked, "Hunter always seems to know the right words to say. It may not always be what you want to hear...but it'll be what you need to hear. You can tell she genuinely cares about people and wants to support them in creating something different and wonderful in their lives."
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