Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Hi Friend!

Its your Calgary Corporate FitnessTrainer, Sarah Long, here, to offer you some health & wellness perspective on a topic, I’m sure you have experienced at least once a day! And that is the deteriorating effects of worry. We all knowhow easy it is to get caught up into life’s ups and downs. With so many obligations, meetings, deadlines and appointments sometimes it seems impossible to find the time to relax, process our days, and the events that have occurred.

Unfortunately the stress of a fast paced lifestyle leads to worry, and worry can lead a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin rashes, eczema, respiratory problems and asthma. Close to one in four people, at some point in their lives, meet criteria for diagnosable anxiety disorders related to worry which require professional treatment.

People worry mainly about their children, job security, relationships and health but there are other, smaller worries that manifest into our minds. Distant events such as wars and famines in other countries, air disasters, crime and random acts of violence, even volatility in the stock market. So how can you control your worry, and decrease your anxiety levels so that it doesn’t reach toxic proportions which can become harmful to your health? Here are some things you can do:

• Get the facts. Often worry is based on a lack of information or misinformation.
• Take action. Set up an emergency cash reserve if you worry over finances. Talk to your boss about problems at work. See your doctor if you have medical concerns that have been worrying you.
• Never worry alone. Talk to someone about your anxieties. Men and women will worry about the same things but men will bottle up their worries.
• Have quiet moments. Go for a walk in a quiet place. Being outdoors, having a change of scenery and fresh air can change your perspective. Listen to music that is calm and soothing, take up meditation or try a warm bath with some aromatherapy.
• Most Importantly…Get exercise. Exercising at least 3 times a week is not only good for your physical state – when you exercise, your mental state changes, reducing anxiety and depression.

As a Calgary Corporate Fitness Trainer, I suggest small- large companies offer fitness and wellness programs available pretty much free of charge, and tools within reach to help keep people and/or staff educated, motivated and inspired on the benefits of a regular fitness routine.This will undoubtedly improve the overall organization effectiveness- perhaps remarkably!