How to Decrease Stress Right Now
One of the most embarrassing high stress moments I can remember occurred last year during the celebration of my parents’ fiftieth anniversary. I was to solo, and it was the same song I’d performed for their twenty-fifth. I’ve sung this song, both a capella and with the piano for years…and I forgot a line. We managed to keep going, and very few people noticed, but it was still embarrassing.
Why did I forget, you got it, stress. Maybe you’ve experienced something similar; an important announcement or a major report and you’ve forgotten part of it. Or you may have experienced test anxiety. All of these are part of the same thing.
Thankfully, there are things that you can do, and I have had enough experience to know that they work. In fact, I was able to use one of them during the performance…deep breathing. It takes a deep breath to project properly, but it also helps reduce tension and boost brain performance.
I have been told that many of us in the U.S. are lazy breathers. We use only ten to fifty percent of our lung capacity, leaving the rest of the lungs filled with carbon dioxide. Even if there are no other problems, this has a profound effect on our bodies, especially the brain.
If you are at home or a place where it can be done discreetly, aromatherapy can be beneficial in reducing the feeling of tension. Chamomile and lavender essential oils are great for this. If concentration improvements are also needed, peppermint oil could be used. Do not use peppermint oil on or around children under two.
There are herbal remedies that may come in handy, and some can be found in tablet form at a vitamin or health food store. For very short term use, kava could be helpful. Chamomile, jasmine, lavender and passionflower in a tea are also good at reducing tension and calming nerves.
One of the things I use the most if I am out and not able to use other physical means is imaging. You can choose whichever passage you like, use the Bible or poetry, but find something that sounds like your idea of absolute peace.
The passage I use is the 23rd Psalm. I feel the soft, green grass under my feet. I hear the gentle lapping of the still waters beside me. I smell the good food on the table; all my favorites are there. I see the Shepherd there to protect me. By the time I get through the whole passage, my blood pressure has dropped to normal and I am able to concentrate on what needs done with peace in my mind.
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If you are under a lot of stress, it’s a good idea to consult your doctor and/or a qualified herbal practitioner. We can help you find solutions that will work in your life and the situations that you may face.
