tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post6621836918007607638..comments2024-03-28T22:30:17.628+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: Low-Stress SecretsFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-68659721094783530522011-01-26T11:55:23.147+13:002011-01-26T11:55:23.147+13:00Great reminders, Fiona. For me, being organized i...Great reminders, Fiona. For me, being organized is how I premptively counter stress. I also think you need to prioritze things or activities and be willing to only do 90% of something well and letting the rest go.<br />Also - know what you need nutritionally and eat only those foods that are good for your body and taste good. I have to keep chips, popcorn, and candy out of the house because I, too, will just mow through an entire container. But I allow myself to eat as many nuts and dried kale as I want. And like your experience with dark chocolate, it doesn't take much to satisfy me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-89660525106930446842011-01-25T06:26:28.268+13:002011-01-25T06:26:28.268+13:00I love this list and practice quite a bit of it da...I love this list and practice quite a bit of it daily. I do need to work on the yoga a bit more and walking outside more, as that is what I love to do!!<br /><br />I have always been a worrier but the older I get, the less I have been worrying - but I think I will practice your technique...<br /><br />Have a beautiful week, Fiona!! xxoo :)Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514685526355525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-23615936587097471102011-01-24T16:22:09.646+13:002011-01-24T16:22:09.646+13:00This post has been printed and displayed on my fri...This post has been printed and displayed on my fridge, my desk, in my planner, and on my mirror. Thank you, thank you, thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618921461540105577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-43589087312156586962011-01-23T21:52:53.944+13:002011-01-23T21:52:53.944+13:00I think it is incredibly important to avoid certai...I think it is incredibly important to avoid certain kinds of stress, and I agree that chocolate is very good for you, if it is a good quality type.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-40433013068459365892011-01-23T21:08:25.980+13:002011-01-23T21:08:25.980+13:00I, too, sometimes need a break down before I can f...I, too, sometimes need a break down before I can feel de-stressed. I should try the writing worries down thing! <br />I think I would substitute yoga for ballet since I've wanted to do that for a while now but thanks for this post! <br /><br />It came just in time... I could really use the de-stressing right about now! <br />Personally I favor milk chocolate but I should be more like you... instead I allow all junk foods to live in my house. ha. <br /><br />~lennalennahttp://www.antiqueshoes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-58961374764998460532011-01-23T20:17:22.718+13:002011-01-23T20:17:22.718+13:00My goodness..it's like you can read my mind. ...My goodness..it's like you can read my mind. I've been so stressed this week...but I have found that yoga, or even doing a couple poses before bed helps. <br /><br />For me, journaling works...and sometimes I just close my eyes and breathe slowly and deeply for a few minutes (sort of an informal meditation). It drives me crazy when my mind goes in circles when I'm trying to focus! Writing down what is bothering me and sort of deciding to let it go certainly helps me. That...and dark chocolate! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing these tips...I definitely could improve on a few of those...especially going to bed early.Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004627332516064834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-16274587067069306102011-01-23T17:55:43.568+13:002011-01-23T17:55:43.568+13:00Fiona,
What a great article. I'm surprised t...Fiona, <br /><br />What a great article. I'm surprised they didn't mention the stress relievers that you added. Being disorganized is a huge source of stress for me. <br /><br />Worry is also a stress creator and also a giant waste of time. <br /><br />The older I get, the more grateful I become. The feeling of gratefulness and contentment is a lovely state to achieve. <br /><br />Wonderful post....merci!Adrienne Shubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826463555838820028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-14170661029248782132011-01-23T10:38:11.206+13:002011-01-23T10:38:11.206+13:00Vanessa, you have changed my mind about writing in...Vanessa, you have changed my mind about writing in a gratitude journal. I plan to start it again today. Love your worry quote too.<br /><br />Nanne, I like your tip. Sometimes I talk to myself - 'Come on Fiona, calm down, lets go through this methodically'. Since I'm in the habit of talking to myself I will enjoy using it!<br /><br />Rebecca, yes, DO it. I plan and plot also, and prepare. Anything but do. This year that has changed. I DO things as I think of them.<br /><br />AA, I am writing my worry list down too, and then listing solutions.<br /><br />Stephanie, gratitude puts all my moans into perspective.<br /><br />Jennifer, I read The Richest Man in Babylon and it changed the way I think about money. It made me prefer saving to spending. Of course I still buy things now, but shopping is no longer a leisure pursuit. Read the whole book, even if it seems dumb. Don't skim!<br /><br />Bliss, so true. That is definitely one to add to the list. When I'm going to work, or out, I do my hair and makeup and wear flattering and appropriate clothes. But I have to remind myself to do this at home. And it's just as easy to do it at the beginning of the day than the end. A simple hairstyle, most often a high ponytail at home, lightly made up complexion (with tinted moisturiser rather than foundation etc) and comfortable but nice looking clothing, with a spritz of perfume and earrings I feel chic all day and I'm sure it affects what I do - motivated (or don't do - like eat crap). And I look nice when my husband gets home.<br /><br />Janet, honesty to ourselves. Can't believe I didn't think of that. It's just as important.<br /><br />Hostess, you're welcome. Now get to yoga!Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-38149700490198743262011-01-23T06:13:08.927+13:002011-01-23T06:13:08.927+13:00Fiona,
Thank you for taking the time to note thes...Fiona,<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to note these invaluable tips.<br /><br />I have let my Yoga practice slip a bit and need to make more time for it...thanks for the reminder :)hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-76503502916273751662011-01-23T04:48:14.823+13:002011-01-23T04:48:14.823+13:00hello dearest fiona,
i LOVE this list. i esp lov...hello dearest fiona,<br /><br />i LOVE this list. i esp love the honesty tip. i find that being honest with everyone and esp myself is the greatest thing in the world. when i'm honest everything is so easy. it helps me to live in the moment. thanks for this list!<br /><br />xo<br />janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-77474334724081951732011-01-23T04:12:31.135+13:002011-01-23T04:12:31.135+13:00Nicely done, Fiona. You are such a wonderful writ...Nicely done, Fiona. You are such a wonderful writer. I think I would add to this list: "put on some lip gloss and mascara"--only because when I am stressed out I tend not to care what I look like (to a degree). I will wear loungewear, not do my hair or put on make-up, to have a de-stress day at home. But then everytime I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, "EEEK GADS!!" Looking good on the outside can help to feel better on the inside--and vice versa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-89100148132429166572011-01-23T03:52:01.754+13:002011-01-23T03:52:01.754+13:00This is smart advice. Especially about the money, ...This is smart advice. Especially about the money, that is the trap I tend to fall in, when you live without much for so long and then you have money its hard not to want to spend it all. I am working hard at saving and controlling spending. I love that Dickens quote I hadn't heard that one before :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-14173653636243516192011-01-23T03:39:34.785+13:002011-01-23T03:39:34.785+13:00I agree, I'm going to print this too and put i...I agree, I'm going to print this too and put it in my binder. The most helpful one for me is gratitude. I fall asleep every night thankful that I have basic things like clean sheets, a pillow to lay my head on, a roof over my head, heat, etc and I always drift off to sleep perfectly content and happy.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-5427964886674863842011-01-23T03:35:32.572+13:002011-01-23T03:35:32.572+13:00I love the "worry daily" suggestion. I ...I love the "worry daily" suggestion. I carry a lot of anxiety throughout the day--and often need my boyfriend's help to get through it. This solution is far more elegant. And I can vouch for the beauty of a no-debt life; I don't have credit cards, and I'm so very glad for this. It's marvelous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-86436093710735768172011-01-23T01:06:24.048+13:002011-01-23T01:06:24.048+13:00Oh, Fiona! You've covered the secrets VERY we...Oh, Fiona! You've covered the secrets VERY well. I think I practice almost all of them in some way, shape or form except for Yoga - and that's been on my mind for a LONG time. I believe it's time to DO it.<br /><br />Lately, "DO it" has been my challenge in a quite a few areas. "Knowing" and "planning" don't substitute for "doing".Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-48050721412353023312011-01-22T23:06:20.975+13:002011-01-22T23:06:20.975+13:00I'm going to print this post and put it somewh...I'm going to print this post and put it somewhere where I can see it every day, to remind me of what's important! I already do some of the things listed, if not every day, so at least I'm off to a good start. My best de-stressing tip would be to stop whatever I'm doing for a few minutes, close my eyes, take a deep breath and tell my self to slow down. It actually works:) Have a wonderful day!Nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693596999746198347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-66975161399899212602011-01-22T21:36:43.296+13:002011-01-22T21:36:43.296+13:00Love your points especially worry. I read somewher...Love your points especially worry. I read somewhere "worry is the interest you pay on a debt that may NOT be yours!" This has stayed with me.Also Be Grateful-I now write in a gratitude journal every night and have down for about 4 years. It's incredible how it changes your energy and helps eradicate the negative thinking. I LOVE all the recommendations-thank you.Vannessa@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004543876391503184noreply@blogger.com