Thankful Thursday ~ Stress Relief

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
(Colossians 3:15 ESV)

Do you have ways to combat stress at home, at work, at school? I have several ways to combat stress; here are my top three:

1. I have one of my Bibles and some index cards in my desk at work. It depends on how my day goes (concerning stress), I use either one, or both. The index cards I use to write out Scripture passages and pin in my cube, right in front of me. Believe me, over the years I have written quite a few Scripture passages on index cards and they are now in my prayer book. The index cards I also use when I want to encourage co-workers; I write a Scripture passage for them to pin in their cube 😉

2. I know I have shared this often here, but I LOVE music!!! My current favorite album is “Burning Lights” by Chris Tomlin. I would say that I listen to it at least twice a day during my 8-hour-workday. The other day as I was listening to the last song, I started bawling my eyes out (another stress relief – ha). Although the lyrics are simple, but that day, the beginning went straight to the heart: “I’m no hero of the faith, I’m not as strong as I once thought I was…” I know, simple words, but the truth.

3. A very HOT shower before going to bed. Tonight is one of those nights! Number 1 and 2 got me through the day, but now the pain in my neck is so bad, that only hot water can release the tightness in my muscles.

I am very thankful for all the above; they help me to stay focused and not lash out when under stress.

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share with us by leaving a link to your Thankful Thursday post below.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: there are many ways to stay focused and not lash out when stressed.

Love & peace,
Iris

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Pia’s Journal
2. Jerry and Danielle’s Life in Kenya
3. LaughingLady
4. Heather @ Living In the Moment
5. bp
6. Daily Journey
7. The Gloria
8. On the Quilt (A Great Date!)
9. Sing for Joy!
10. Rapture to Heaven: Triplets of Eternity
11. Pamela of the Songs on the Way

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Thankful Thursday ~ Van-Pool

I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
and I will glorify your name forever.
~ Psalm 86:12 (ESV)

I have been pretty much an independent woman all my life. So committing to a van-pool is something new for me. Although I have always used public transportation while living in my home country, I had to drive here in AZ for the past 19 years.

That changed this week. Some of my close friends know that driving is not my favorite thing to do, but I have to for work. At any rate, this week, I joined a van pool that leaves a 1/2 mile from my house. My friend Lori (who I shared about last week) was praying for me to join 😉 . She knew how driving puts me in a mess.

The best thing about the van-pool? I am home almost an hour earlier and have more time to relax by reading, or working on photographs. I will still be driving in on some days, but for the most part, I am now a ‘van-pool girl’; enjoying it, saving some money and doing something good for the environment!

What are you thankful for this week? Please do share by leaving your link below to your TT post for this week.

Thank you for stopping by today. Remember: sometimes a solution to your challenges is closer than you think.

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. Heather@Becoming A Titus 2 Woman
2. Jessica @ By Grace Alone
3. LaughingLady
4. Rita@Following 31
5. Lynn ~ Twas the Night When Jesus Came
6. Dena E’s
7. Amy @ Nine-Ninety-One
8. Cora ~ Trials & Ministry of Others
9. Pia
10. ** Create With Joy **
11. Whidbey Woman
12. Joshlin@Savingmomssanity
13. Melanie @ M&M
14. Laurie @ Women Taking a Stand
15. Marsha
16. Candy @ soulistic.org
17. Harter
18. Wendy Gunn @ Faith’s Firm Foundation
19. Michele
20. Marsha’s Musings
21. Sandy
22. Tiff @ The Faery Inn
23. Homeschooling Hart’s
24. Grace
25. Julie
26. Chris

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