Mental Fitness

Don't forget about your Mental Fitness.
I don't mean crossword puzzles, rubix cube and calculus. I am talking about stress management.
We have a tendency to load our day with more than the waking hours will allow. Demands, deadlines, schedules and things that just seem to get in our way or don't go our way can all add up to an overload condition and if it is a chronic way of life the result is anxiety and even depression.
Mental fitness should be a daily occurrence for everybody. A way of stopping what you are doing and assessing the state of mind you are in.
If its too much,take time to prioritize the important things. There is nothing wrong with asking for help or delegating when things start to get out of control.
More important, recognize what really are the important things. Your physical health should never be compromised because of too much stress.
Find ways to ground yourself, take time for yourself and enjoy what you have.
If you find coping is still a problem, don't ignore it and trudge through. Help is everywhere but its up to us to know when to look for it.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada