CAN YOU MANAGE STRESS?

Stress is a feeling of emotional and physical tension. It can be triggered by a variety of factors—some we can control, and others we can’t. What’s clear is that stress affects our well-being and our health.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve made the decision to reduce stress by eliminating negative sources of information. That’s one of the reasons I stopped reading newspapers or checking my phone while eating. Instead, I use mealtime as an opportunity to focus on what really matters—nurturing my body.

Likewise, instead of listening to the news while driving, I now listen to educational podcasts. One of my favorites features recordings of Jim Rohn, a motivational speaker who passed away in 2009. In the early days of my career, I listened to his cassette tapes during my commute. Recently, I was reminded of his simple morning routine in the program “Three Morning Moves.” He started his day with 30 minutes for himself, including 10 minutes of just being quiet.

That simple idea inspired me. I now begin my mornings with meditation—and I end my day the same way, using my book “Reflections” as a guide.

Another helpful insight came from Dr. Shi Heng Yi who pointed out that if we eat dinner right after coming home from work, we’re not just eating food—we’re consuming our stress. That idea led me to add a short meditation before dinner to transition from a hectic day to a peaceful meal.

All of this became possible once I decided that I want to live a stress-free life. It takes discipline, consistency, and building habits—but for me, it’s worth it. I want to live a long, healthy, and productive life.

If you’d like to follow my example, start by learning how to meditate. You can order “Reflections” on Amazon just by typing my name and then please call me after you get it,  and I’ll personally teach you how to begin.

Three images you can see above are from the book.

Share and care. Thank you.

 

 

Manny Kagan
(415) 225-7920