Tag: stress
5 Steps for Praying When You’re Overwhelmed
Has a large event occurred recently that jolted you? Are you feeling shaken by one of life’s storms like losing a loved one or losing your job? Or is it a seemingly unending laundry list of tasks that has you feeling stretched thin? Stress, anxiety, and the emotions that accompany crisis are often described as… Read More ›
Why do holidays bring out the worst versions of ourselves?
3 Things to do to avoid conflicts and put yourself on the path to family peace during Thanksgiving and Christmas Question: Every year it seems that Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with more drama than joy. I simply do not understand why this happens! No matter what I do, being around my extended family is… Read More ›
A man fatigued and under pressure
Sometimes I just want to go to sleep and not wake up! (Something a man on retreat told me.) I was taking to one of the men on retreat here. His life was out of control, his job was something that he hated and he and his wife were constantly fighting over money issues. Though… Read More ›
Get Off The Treadmill Of Stress: God Is Everywhere
Do you sometimes feel like you’re hanging from a thread, that at any moment disaster could strike, that there are a million hazards out there and sooner or later one of them will get you? Are you afraid that genetic factors or exposure to carcinogens or the wrong diet is going to lead — inevitably… Read More ›
How stress affects your body
1. Skin Problems A stress-induced chemical reaction in the body can make skin more sensitive and reactive. Oil-producing glands then go into overdrive, triggering acne and other skin issues. Stress can also worsen hives, rosacea and eczema. Fix: Prepare a bath. Fill a tub with lukewarm water and add 2 cups of collodial oatmeal (make… Read More ›