Hi, I'm Doctor Jimmy Labrecque and I know the value of developing a lifestyle that is much more than just trying to manage stress.  Let me tell you that actually reducing the level of stress can be a lifesaver – literally.

Stress is a killer. Stress throws off the body’s chemistry and compromises its immune system. In plain words, that means your body will be less able to fight off disease and you become more susceptible to every passing illness. Patience dwindles and physical complaints increase in number and severity, especially in the cardiac and blood pressure arenas.

One way to tackle stress reduction is to make a list of all the relationships in your life – family, social, work-related, etc. Then evaluate each one of those relationships in terms of stress levels. Use a rating system like 1 equals lousy, 3 equals relatively neutral, and 5 equals great. When you see the results on paper, it might lead you to making some changes in your life – changes that reduce the level of stress. If you don’t really like spending time around someone, minimize the exposure and fill that time with an activity that feeds your soul.

Take a look at the activities that fill your days - and nights. List them, then rate them like you did the relationships. What does the evaluation session tell you? What are you doing that drains your energy instead of pumping you up? Of course, there are things no one wants to do, but those can often be minimized to at least some degree, leaving you with time to fill with activities you like.

Now you have some quick ideas on how to reduce stress in your life.  Let's talk, I am uniquely equipped to support you as you redesign the elements of your life. The effort will be well rewarded and you will find the quality of your life improving dramatically.