tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484535454348154285.post7708103077149026087..comments2017-06-25T06:15:25.018-07:00Comments on Lessons Learned on The Long Run: Relax?!?!Jessica Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04220957046278015113noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484535454348154285.post-5958330226559471372015-01-25T14:27:07.536-08:002015-01-25T14:27:07.536-08:00Sorry for the late response. You are right, it is ...Sorry for the late response. You are right, it is a long journey but not impossible. I'm enjoying Houston. I finally had some time to go to the museums and parks, despite the cold weather. Have a happy and successful 2015. Diana Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643242223832237326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484535454348154285.post-60751592058340594452014-12-29T06:05:32.877-08:002014-12-29T06:05:32.877-08:00Diana - First of all, welcome to Houston!! I real...Diana - First of all, welcome to Houston!! I really hope you end up loving this city. It's a great one! I imagine my struggle with relaxing will be a lifelong one, but they say the first step in fixing a problem is admitting there is one. I'm hoping that just being aware of my stress level helps me out. I checked out your blog. It looks great!Jessica Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04220957046278015113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4484535454348154285.post-38524956631385304192014-12-19T13:41:40.500-08:002014-12-19T13:41:40.500-08:00Last year I had a number of physical symptoms that...Last year I had a number of physical symptoms that were making my daily life a little complicated. After many exams, and doctors not finding anything wrong, I knew the symptoms had to be a result of stress. I totally understand what you feel when people tell you to "relax", which is even more difficult when you might be experiencing a somatoform disorder. I love your suggestion of reclassification. Something very similar worked for me. I made a more detailed plan of my short term, long term, and daily goals, extending them, but organizing them in a way that I feel I am always being productive, and I will have the results I want in the future. Breathing exercises are also very helpful. <br />I moved to Houston 5 months ago, and found your blog while searching for physical activities in this big city. Thank you for sharing, and I invite you to check my blog. I just posted about Epsom salt baths and their benefits to decrease pain and get nutrients. <br />http://8to5healthy.blogspot.com/<br />Best, DianaDiana Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643242223832237326noreply@blogger.com