Journal 3
Reflect on any connections you have noticed between stress management strategies and prioritized values. How are they interrelated?
As I have discussed before, yoga has become a huge part of my life. Especially while at college, I value my body and try to pay attention to what I put in it and how I can use it. Yoga, a daily practice of mine now, is a way for myself to move my body and maintain a confident perception of my body. This, I have realized, increases my mental well being that has become another major priority of mine. The diaphragmatic breathing that is incorporated in the practice not only allows my body to physically relax, but it also encourages me to be mindful about the present moment, as well as the thoughts …show more content…
What was it about the people who supported you that made their support so helpful to you?
Up until this past summer, I had been in a long distance relationship for about three years. This relationship did not begin in an appropriate way, so as it developed there were definitely issues I became aware of. Within the last year of the relationship, it got so toxic and unhealthy, trying to “fix” things and have my feelings understood, that it easily became the biggest stressor in my life. I chose not to reach out to people because it was embarrassing that my problems always stayed the same and little advice was needed, because I was completely aware of what I needed to do.
After mustering up the courage and seeking the freedom I knew I could have, I ended the relationship. This was an incredibly hard thing for me to plan and ultimately do, especially by myself. Immediately, I confided in my Dad, in tears, about how badly I felt and expressed how hard it was for me. My Dad is someone that will not question these actions, express his own opinions or get emotional himself, which is why I chose him for support at this time. Within days, I turned to my closest friends for support and clarity. They were able to sympathize with me, as most have experienced similar situations, and most of all they reminded me the reasons why the relationship had to end. This was what I needed at the time and why I used them for support. All of these supportive relationships helped me deal with the stress and worry that came along with ending the
Reflect on any connections you have noticed between stress management strategies and prioritized values. How are they interrelated?
As I have discussed before, yoga has become a huge part of my life. Especially while at college, I value my body and try to pay attention to what I put in it and how I can use it. Yoga, a daily practice of mine now, is a way for myself to move my body and maintain a confident perception of my body. This, I have realized, increases my mental well being that has become another major priority of mine. The diaphragmatic breathing that is incorporated in the practice not only allows my body to physically relax, but it also encourages me to be mindful about the present moment, as well as the thoughts …show more content…
What was it about the people who supported you that made their support so helpful to you?
Up until this past summer, I had been in a long distance relationship for about three years. This relationship did not begin in an appropriate way, so as it developed there were definitely issues I became aware of. Within the last year of the relationship, it got so toxic and unhealthy, trying to “fix” things and have my feelings understood, that it easily became the biggest stressor in my life. I chose not to reach out to people because it was embarrassing that my problems always stayed the same and little advice was needed, because I was completely aware of what I needed to do.
After mustering up the courage and seeking the freedom I knew I could have, I ended the relationship. This was an incredibly hard thing for me to plan and ultimately do, especially by myself. Immediately, I confided in my Dad, in tears, about how badly I felt and expressed how hard it was for me. My Dad is someone that will not question these actions, express his own opinions or get emotional himself, which is why I chose him for support at this time. Within days, I turned to my closest friends for support and clarity. They were able to sympathize with me, as most have experienced similar situations, and most of all they reminded me the reasons why the relationship had to end. This was what I needed at the time and why I used them for support. All of these supportive relationships helped me deal with the stress and worry that came along with ending the