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We all experience stress at one time or another, sometimes even daily. Stress can come from anywhere and often catches us off guard, such as a death in the family or almost being involved in an automobile accident. Those are examples of the unexpected sources of stress that simply cannot be avoided. There are the temporary stressors, like recovering from a surgical procedure, looking for a new job, or winning the lotto. Winning the lotto? Yes, not all stress comes from negative situations. A lot of stress simply comes from worrying about anything you can find to worry about. Expected daily forms of stress are different for every individual, like a long driving commute to work in heavy traffic, getting your children ready for school, financial worries, or you can always depend on television news as a source of stress. Daily stress that drags you down and hammers away at your well being can lead to chronic stress, the most harmful form of stress there is. Medical studies have shown that chronic stress can lead to a compromised immune system, bringing about minor irritations to more serious life threatening health problems.
Oneliners® Stress Relief Drawing Workshops offer a means to cope with stress, but is by no means a cure and it should be viewed as simply one method in a sea of other healthy and positive methods available for coping with stress. The difference is that Oneliners® teaches a method in which a product is produced, namely a continuous line drawing, a drawing that you create and that is entirely yours, resulting in a sense of accomplishment, pride, and ownership. In today’s society, there is not much that we produce entirely on our own. We usually find ourselves working as a team member, but remember, “The team is only as strong as the individuals that make up the team.”
Learning the Oneliners® method will hone your intuitive abilities, helping you to be more open to ideas and to become a more productive and observant individual. Creating something that you can claim as your very own creation also does wonders for building self-esteem and self-confidence.
It is important to note that when you are stressed out, those around you can sense the stress and may become stressed by association. Wouldn’t you feel better if those around you felt joyful and motivated while in your presence rather than feeling like you just handed them a hot potato? We all have our good and bad days. After all we are human. The trick is to have more good days than bad. Not taking ourselves so seriously and having a sense of humor helps. However, that is not always enough. We sometimes need another outlet or outlets. Go for a swim, take a walk, do a crossword puzzle, take in a comedy flick, go fly a kite, or make some continuous line drawings!
WARNING: If you suffer from chronic stress that is affecting your normal daily activities and you are experiencing frequent bouts of irritability, pain, insomnia, depression, or anger, then you should consider seeking professional medical attention or counseling as there could be an underlying condition involved.
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