Lessons to be inferred

[Howlan]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> rahilshajahan wrote:
> > Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > >
> > > To iterate on this more, I noticed feeding on junk gives quick relief to
> > anxiety. But
> > > it only acts as a coat which fades away when hunger sets in again. That's
> why
> > someone
> > > tends to feed more when they are stressed.
> >
> > Does it though? From reading the book, I got the idea that non-friendly bacteria
> that
> > can put off digestion, in the gut, is present in junk food. I do understand that
> > people tend to cope with stress by consuming copious amounts of food.
>
> Junk food represents those foods that are thoroughly processed. We can also include
> fatty foods and those with saturated processed sugar. Some may contain the bacteria
> as addressed, but again it all narrows down to you. Gustavo has issued us with a
> resource. We should implement the lessons given.

Yes, generally during chronic stress our body releases the hormone called cortisol which results in us craving fatty and sugar-rich food. On a more general level, the reason why people go for junk food is especially because of lack of time. During times of stress due to say work junk food becomes the go-to factor and causes problems.

[Howlan]

Dominik_G wrote:
> Howlan wrote:
> > rahilshajahan wrote:
> > > Dominik_G wrote:
> > > > It was eye-opening to learn how much one's eating habits affect their
> > > > levels of stress and anxiety, and how much a balanced, healthy diet
> can
> > > > help. This seriously made me take a closer look at my own relationship
> with
> > > > food.
> > >
> > > Looks like 'You are what you eat' is true on so many more levels than we
> > thought.
> >
> > yeah and not only for food, but a proper well-mentained lifestyle also affects
> the
> > level of stress.
>
> Yes! Exercising, for example, is also very beneficial. And I actually think it's
> easier to stay on a healthy track if we don't only focus on one aspect of our life
> (like eating, etc.) but think holistically.

Yes, that is why the author believes stress management is a proper way to reduce it. If we can properly understand what changes in our daily life cause stress and our change in behavior it can help in reducing them.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Howlan wrote:
> Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > rahilshajahan wrote:
> > > Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > > >
> > > > To iterate on this more, I noticed feeding on junk gives quick relief
> to
> > > anxiety. But
> > > > it only acts as a coat which fades away when hunger sets in again.
> That's
> > why
> > > someone
> > > > tends to feed more when they are stressed.
> > >
> > > Does it though? From reading the book, I got the idea that non-friendly
> bacteria
> > that
> > > can put off digestion, in the gut, is present in junk food. I do understand
> that
> > > people tend to cope with stress by consuming copious amounts of food.
> >
> > Junk food represents those foods that are thoroughly processed. We can also
> include
> > fatty foods and those with saturated processed sugar. Some may contain the
> bacteria
> > as addressed, but again it all narrows down to you. Gustavo has issued us with a
> > resource. We should implement the lessons given.
>
> Yes, generally during chronic stress our body releases the hormone called cortisol
> which results in us craving fatty and sugar-rich food. On a more general level, the
> reason why people go for junk food is especially because of lack of time. During
> times of stress due to say work junk food becomes the go-to factor and causes
> problems.

Wow, that point on time is a hundred percent true. I also think proper time management is also a good way to avoid stress. Thank you for your input.

[rahilshajahan]

Time management and setting a proper routine in one's life can bring about self-confidence, and thus, decreasing chances of stress. I agree with Joseph on that note.

[ashleexry]

Some of the best advice in the book is to actually write down everything, as this will separate you and your feelings from each other. When you avoid thinking about a particular thought until later, it can cause even more stress. So writing down what you're feeling can help reduce it and give some words and meaning to those thoughts. This was the most important thing I learnt.

[Kola+wole]

rahilshajahan wrote:
> The main lesson I took home was "Although we cannot have complete
> control over external events, we can control how we react to them."
> Anyway, I was curious as to what other ideas everyone else may have picked
> up on?

I can definitely relate with this lesson. How we react to external events and situations is our responsibility and entirely under our control.

[rahilshajahan]

ashleexry wrote:
> Some of the best advice in the book is to actually write down everything,
> as this will separate you and your feelings from each other. When you avoid
> thinking about a particular thought until later, it can cause even more
> stress. So writing down what you're feeling can help reduce it and give
> some words and meaning to those thoughts. This was the most important thing
> I learnt.

Yes, I completely agree with you. Writing down things help you pin-point the main problems that are bothering you. Also, concentrating on one word or having a 'mantra' can help when negative thoughts bombard your head; the mantra keeps your thoughts narrow and streamlined.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

rahilshajahan wrote:
> ashleexry wrote:
> > Some of the best advice in the book is to actually write down everything,
> > as this will separate you and your feelings from each other. When you avoid
> > thinking about a particular thought until later, it can cause even more
> > stress. So writing down what you're feeling can help reduce it and give
> > some words and meaning to those thoughts. This was the most important thing
> > I learnt.
>
> Yes, I completely agree with you. Writing down things help you pin-point the main
> problems that are bothering you. Also, concentrating on one word or having a 'mantra'
> can help when negative thoughts bombard your head; the mantra keeps your thoughts
> narrow and streamlined.

To iterate on the author's advice of writing down everything, I have used a daily journal to assess my days. It's a good way to see when you are not heading in the right direction. It also helps to remind you of your goals and the current position you are in.

[Howlan]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> Howlan wrote:
> > Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > > rahilshajahan wrote:
> > > > Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > To iterate on this more, I noticed feeding on junk gives quick
> relief
> > to
> > > > anxiety. But
> > > > > it only acts as a coat which fades away when hunger sets in
> again.
> > That's
> > > why
> > > > someone
> > > > > tends to feed more when they are stressed.
> > > >
> > > > Does it though? From reading the book, I got the idea that
> non-friendly
> > bacteria
> > > that
> > > > can put off digestion, in the gut, is present in junk food. I do
> understand
> > that
> > > > people tend to cope with stress by consuming copious amounts of food.
> > >
> > > Junk food represents those foods that are thoroughly processed. We can also
> > include
> > > fatty foods and those with saturated processed sugar. Some may contain the
> > bacteria
> > > as addressed, but again it all narrows down to you. Gustavo has issued us
> with a
> > > resource. We should implement the lessons given.
> >
> > Yes, generally during chronic stress our body releases the hormone called
> cortisol
> > which results in us craving fatty and sugar-rich food. On a more general level,
> the
> > reason why people go for junk food is especially because of lack of time. During
> > times of stress due to say work junk food becomes the go-to factor and causes
> > problems.
>
> Wow, that point on time is a hundred percent true. I also think proper time
> management is also a good way to avoid stress. Thank you for your input.

Welcome. Proper time management should a part of our regular lifestyle. It should define who we are and it really helps you in the long run against mostly negative thoughts.

[Howlan]

ashleexry wrote:
> Some of the best advice in the book is to actually write down everything,
> as this will separate you and your feelings from each other. When you avoid
> thinking about a particular thought until later, it can cause even more
> stress. So writing down what you're feeling can help reduce it and give
> some words and meaning to those thoughts. This was the most important thing
> I learnt.

Yes, I too found maintaining a dairy is a great way to relieve the burden. Writing our feelings and emotions can be very satisfying and also helps us understand ourselves better.

[mpsmaster]

I always went for a run for pure physical health issues, but never though how it could be good for the mind and release of stress. This was really insightful! Maybe because I'm always listening to music I counted the music alone for the calming part.

[Samantha Gayle]

The power of being aware of where your stress/anxiety is truly coming from really spoke to me. When the author described the broke down car, dad missing a game, scenario, that really resonated with me. It’s deeper than a flat tire. Once you can come to the beginning of the root of your anxiety/ stress, you can heal and do the work. Being self aware and giving yourself the room to work on yourself is a great start.

[Standor5865]

The primary lesson for me was identifying the cause of stress. The breathing lessons were also helpful.

[jerick_12]

For me, what I learned is that although anxiety is quite common and inevitable, we can still find a way to help reduce it.

[Echez_]

Obviuosly, I got to know about some symptoms of anxiety especially 'neck pain'. Before now, sometimes I see my body exhibiting some of these symptom without knowing its signs of stress and anxiety. Finally, I understand that my reaction to some certain things can help in preventing myself from entering into stress. I learnt that sometimes I need to work away.