NormanKliman -> RE: Stress (Aug. 23 2008 3:01:38)
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Hi Martin, It'll depend on what kind of problems you're facing, but it sounds to me like you've got too much nervous energy. Sleep, diet and exercise might be the first step to getting back to a more relaxed state. Stimulants like coffee, tea or tobacco in moderation get you through the day but in excess might be preventing you from sleeping well. A healthy diet includes drinking enough water and, in my case anyway, eating some fruit everyday. Also, diet and exercise contribute greatly to the quality of sleep. All things pass. It might help to imagine a worst-case scenario because, whatever happens, you're probably going to be fine. I hope that's the case. I like to think that happiness involves a three-part strategy, in this order: being happy with yourself, being happy with others and being happy with your relationship with others. In any case, it's hard to make music when you're under stress, despite the romantic notions of artists pouring out their tragedy through the art form. Eastern cultures talk about the ripples on the surface of a pond preventing you from seeing the bottom (or the reflection of the moon, etc.) I'm not much into airy-fairy metaphors, but it makes a lot of sense to me. Good advice from duende and srshea about breathing and distractions, respectively. Hope that helps!
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