myths

Belief does not have to be true in order for it to affect you emotionally. Myths about stress can mess you up. Move from distressed to de-stressed. Are any of these myths making you miserable? 1. MYTH #1 - "Stress comes from stressors." I get stressed because of (fill-in-the-blank - my boss, my kids, my spouse, my bank account, traffic jams, my weight, my team losing, etc.) The sum total of all the negative experiences in your life is not stress. 2. MYTH #2 - "A few drinks can help you release stress." Your loved ones will get on your case about this - alcohol and stress have been found to “feed” each other. People turn to alcohol to relieve…