Eartha reviewed W. Robert Nay’s concept and components of the stress curve and its impact on our lives. Eartha reveals the importance of recognizing fact versus perception when dealing with stress. She leads a discussion comparing mindfulness responses to knee-jerk reactions and reflexes. Being aware of differences between reflexes and reactions to situations, participants are aware of non-harmful responses to make conscious choices in response to stress before reaching the “harmful stress “zone of the Stress Curve. Eartha provides valuable insights on managing stress and maintaining mindfulness, promoting preventative actions using mindfulness qualities such as being open, gentle, empathetic, and grateful. Mindful takeaways for the session are that participants will:
- Make conscious efforts to be more aware of their emotions, body movements, and breathing to identify signs of being overstressed.
- Reflect on stress triggers and talk to a friend, family member, or healthcare provider to help turn stressful situations into learning experiences and improve their ability to maintain calmness.
- Practice mindfulness tools at least once a week and be aware of your body’s response when transitioning from its best stress point to an overstressed point.
- Please pay attention to their body’s response and be aware of their physical reactions when transitioning from their best stress point to an overstressed point.
Look for Eartha’s upcoming new book, “The Power of Dabar. Rising from the pit of hell,” which reflects her creativity and stimulation of mindfulness practices through poetry and short stories.
Check out our video about it here!