Get Healthy Now With Denise Thomson, Are Excitement and Stress Related?

Good morning and Welcome to Get Healthy Now with Denise Thomson, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, nurse, fitness trainer, educator, speaker and author.

Does Excitement Cause Stress?

Webster's Def of Excitement.: The act of exciting; the state of being excited; agitation; that which excites or arouses; that which moves, stirs, or induces action.

Webster's Def. of Stress: A factor causing mental or emotional strain or tension; ...

This subject is so close to my heart today because I am super excited and I feel stress building up in my body and mind. Don't take me wrong, I love what's going to happen, wouldn't change it for the life of me, though, how can I be as excited as I am without stressing? I can!!!!

My scenario: family visit! Haven't seen them in 6 years.. 

Getting house(s) ready

food for first day, then go shopping

program(s)

transportation

music (incl. renting a violin)

mental preparation through (Jamaica)

What ifs are popping up in my head (chatter)

Does everything have to be perfect or can we just go with the flow?

Do I have to make sure they are happy? Whose choice is it? 

Do I have to be in control of it all?

My tips:

deep breathing, clearing my mind, one step at a time, enjoy and live in the moment!

 Gift:   https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_happiness.html

Concl: Happiness comes from within each person individually. Why should I worry what I have no control over? 

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Until Next week! Stay happy, healthy, in control, relaxed and empowered!