tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post4601918709935745430..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: On Dealing with StressThe Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-61693308828711036702012-12-18T15:12:18.095-08:002012-12-18T15:12:18.095-08:00I once have been close to a burn out and well, I h...I once have been close to a burn out and well, I had to change my life:<br /><br />First I cut working time - less money, less career, but hey, is this so important?<br />I got rid of all the clutter...<br />And then changed my living habits, eg. all cupboards are now hanged up to the wall so cleaning around the feet falls away...<br />I also got rid of people who take more energy then they give...<br />And I have checklists for so many To Do's, eg. Spring Cleaning the house, Christmas Preparations or what to pack on vacation which help me a lot.<br />My online calender reminds me early enough, eg. buying birthday presents or doing christmas preparations...<br /><br />Now I love to start the day, I have also those minutes for the nice moments in live, eg. listening to a street musician... and the time for afternoon tea with homemade cake, instead of buying expensive cakes somwhere late at the airport... and even more time for travelling around the world - and I'm far away for spending so much money on that than before as I know have the time to go on a cheap bus or train-ride (and watch the nature) than taking a stressful flight for shorter distances...<br />And Yoga or Meditation and classical music are an inexpensive way of releasing stress!Ms. Purplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809247048235546876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-81788236046136853802011-05-31T13:11:22.986-07:002011-05-31T13:11:22.986-07:00By the way, iTunes has a radio menu, and within it...By the way, iTunes has a radio menu, and within it classical music. I tune in to a French channel that palys delightful music and have it on at work all the time!ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024339835977205522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-19865303316051455532011-05-31T13:08:43.075-07:002011-05-31T13:08:43.075-07:00I found classical music during my divorce. It was...I found classical music during my divorce. It was the only music that did not bring baggage with it, i.e.: memories... it was totally objective, disconnected form any past experiences.. I started with Mozart, and with the years I have accumulated quiet a bit of knowledge, and a better distilled taste. I can actually sit through a concert, listen to Handel's Mesiah, and enjoy opera!! Never thought I could tell Vivaldi from Verdi! I love it. It was my way to sanity... I used to sit in the dark and listen to Mozart's Symphony no.40 over and over and over... until my teeth stopped grinding... Classical music is a great distressor, so much so they paly it in ICU's and burn units.. <br /><br />Love this blog!!!!ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024339835977205522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35588365157337943162011-05-27T13:05:31.082-07:002011-05-27T13:05:31.082-07:00I'm not a fan of classical music. My idea of d...I'm not a fan of classical music. My idea of de-stressing is going to spas and hang out with friends :DCindyhttp://www.chinahutchshowroom.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-39223471217826404742011-05-16T14:50:04.096-07:002011-05-16T14:50:04.096-07:00sorry for my long absence, it's been a stressf...sorry for my long absence, it's been a stressful time so this list is perfect. I too love the Match Point soundtrack and film (I think they are incredibly under rated). Music is always a comforter for me, it gives me solace and sometimes courage too. I like classical for nerves, Clare De Lune and the like but also thinks like Laura Marling, acoustic, spare folk. I also think you can't go wrong with Nina Simone- a life affirming lady!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-51914801940934293922011-05-16T14:09:55.447-07:002011-05-16T14:09:55.447-07:00Recent research does indeed confirm all the negati...Recent research does indeed confirm all the negative repercussions of stress. Any approach is helpful as long as you don't "stress" over finding the perfect stress reliever:) <br /><br />Because classical music is based in mathematics and structure, the listening provides the brain the same order. I read a research paper several years ago published in a Psychological journal that described this phenomena. I have always listened to classical music, my GM, a concert pianist, was my teacher. Makes me want to play again, it's been too long.Corrinehttp://sewtopia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-78330074688106574492011-05-14T00:54:16.436-07:002011-05-14T00:54:16.436-07:00I play the piano - go for extended walks in nature...I play the piano - go for extended walks in nature - sit in the warm, happy sun. I find cooking is a natural way for me to also de-stress. Another way is to not log into emails for a day or three.<br />And whilst in the unspoiled nature I take my camera with me to capture life's most precious moments.Barbara von Engerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349156453440077071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-10446606888079748212011-05-11T15:53:49.175-07:002011-05-11T15:53:49.175-07:00Lisa D- Love Debussy and Mozart for that matter :)...Lisa D- Love Debussy and Mozart for that matter :)<br /><br />Hostess- Thank you so much! What a compliment :)<br /><br />Bliss- regular tea time is so wonderful! I would love to do that with my husband. He would really appreciate it too as it might remind him of home in England... Glad to hear you are enjoying it xx<br /><br />Jane and Lance Hattat- Thank you indeed xx<br /><br />Fiona- Match Point album is incredible. Can't wait to hear your thoughts!<br /><br />Lisa- Meditation before bedtime does help you sleep deeply. I've been doing it for years and can't live without it now...<br /><br />LR- so glad the post came at a timely moment :) Love to hear others love classical music too. So afraid it might become a dying appreciation xx<br /><br />KGB- Wonderful suggestions! Perhaps I should do a part 2 on this post. Exercise is an excellent way to combat stress. I've been walking a lot recently- marvelous x<br /><br />BigLittleWolf- Yes absolutely. I only touched upon a few ways I like to handle tension and stress but of course for major issues it is always helpful to seek professional help. Although a cup of tea is so much cheaper ;)<br /><br />Yoga Teacher- You are so right! I forgot about yoga which is a major stress reliever for me along with chi gong. I haven’t done it very much since my baby has been born which is probably why it wasn’t in the forefront of my mind when writing this post. Great advice. Thank you!<br /><br />Michele- I couldn’t have said it better myself. Stress is not living in the present moment. Realizing this is a lifelong effort for me but I think you get better at it every day… cheers! Xx<br /><br />Marika- It’s a lovely tradition. I love going to England particularly for their observation of tea time which is such a delightful moment in the day xx<br /><br />Mary- Thank you! I will look into classicalmusic.org I love classical KUSC in Los Angeles- is that the same thing? They are doing a drive right now and I plan on contributing this week. Thanks for the tip : )The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-82881394986030471092011-05-11T08:22:23.270-07:002011-05-11T08:22:23.270-07:00Your post was wonderful. Agree with hostess of the...Your post was wonderful. Agree with hostess of the humble bungalow's comments.<br />This may interest you or your readers. WCPE.com or theclassicalstation.org is a listener supported,non-commercial radio station devoted to classical music that can be listened to on the internet. Enjoy!<br />marywyattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-49122290327230642642011-05-11T07:53:34.733-07:002011-05-11T07:53:34.733-07:00Thank you so much for this post, Jennifer! You hav...Thank you so much for this post, Jennifer! You have some great suggestions that I am eager to try :) I love your idea for a special tea or coffee break. I used to have tea with family almost every day as a child - perhaps it's time to reinstate that tradition <3Marikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833414530400648166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-15461968920373662672011-05-11T07:12:57.253-07:002011-05-11T07:12:57.253-07:00Hi Jennifer!
I would have to say the part I like a...Hi Jennifer!<br />I would have to say the part I like about this post is SLOWLY AND MINDFULLY. I've been working on this....for me.. stress is not living in the present moment. When I get stressed it's either thinking about something ill from the past or thinking about a possible challenge in the future. UGH! Nothing which I can change or control!!!<br />CHEERS!<br />Michele xoPug1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09579933817802918142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-92155977308105102632011-05-10T16:57:11.835-07:002011-05-10T16:57:11.835-07:00Well, of course I'm going to put in a plug for...Well, of course I'm going to put in a plug for you-know-what! According to yoga philosophy, there 8 limbs to a yoga practice, and I remind my students that only one of them is devoted to the poses; breath takes precedence with two! Take whatever class challenges you, then remember to exhale.<br />An inhale without a subsequent exhale releases stress hormones (think about when someone makes a right turn in front of you from the left lane!). The exhale dissipates the adreneline and cortisol, and allows our shoulders drop down from our ears. <br />And thanks for the music suggestions. Going to check out the classical sax right now.yoga teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551998007150554947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-17136008474525115552011-05-10T10:20:33.062-07:002011-05-10T10:20:33.062-07:00Some excellent suggestions. But I would also say t...Some excellent suggestions. But I would also say that dealing with stress - some sources of stress (serious medical issues, divorce, unemployment) calls for professional help. We may not always have the means to seek it, but stress takes a dramatic toll on the body, and these heavy-duty life events will take years off if we don't address the symptoms of the stress and the causes. <br /><br />What else helps? Communities like this - reaching out, listening in, realizing there are others with whom we can exchange and share.<br /><br />All helpful - along with that music, that cup of tea, and maybe a lovely walk...<br /><br />:)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-24035110933643431032011-05-10T07:46:25.790-07:002011-05-10T07:46:25.790-07:00Sometimes the best way to destress is not to slow ...Sometimes the best way to destress is not to slow down, but to speed up. Exercise! Go for a run, get friends together for a game of volleyball, have a vigorous romp in the sack with your sweetie, do some yoga. The endorphins produced during exercise act as a natural "feel good" drug and really, how can you think about the little things when you're running up a steep hill.<br /><br />Some other things that work for me:<br /><br />Get out in nature. Feed the ducks or squirrels, get some sun, breathe fresh air. Nature has a way of bringing "big picture" perspective to your own small problems.<br /><br />Take a bath. The better it smells, the more relaxing it is.<br /><br />Call a fun friend. One who makes you laugh. One for whom the glass is always half full.<br /><br />Get a pedicure. Try to get it at one of those places with the massage chairs. One where they actually do a good job on the foot massage part. Two spa treatments for the price of one equals instant "Ahhhh."<br /><br />Get a hug. From anyone. Hugs make stress disappear, if only for that instant.<br /><br />Loving your blog!KBG in DCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35120783561826663622011-05-10T07:26:43.345-07:002011-05-10T07:26:43.345-07:00I love this post! I love classical music. My fav...I love this post! I love classical music. My favorite music has always been from the Baroque and Romantic periods (Bach, Handel & Chopin mostly) but lately I have been favouring Debussy. Lovely songs. I don't know what it is about Bach songs, but listening to it (and learning to play Bach) always seems daunting at first, as it is so complex, and then one day you 'get' it. <br /><br />Your post couldn't have come at a better time as yesterday I felt so stressed about such mundane things, more than usual. I need to slow down and not always be in a rush to move on to do the next thing, and the thing after that, etc. No wonder I'm exhausted by the end of the day and feel like I have no energy left! Thanks for the reminder to slow down.Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-83314134993756606192011-05-10T05:54:11.249-07:002011-05-10T05:54:11.249-07:00Thanks for all of these suggestions. I have just ...Thanks for all of these suggestions. I have just recently started to do some deep breathing and meditation before bedtime. It is so relaxing and I sleep so deeply when I do it. I also need to practice being more mindful do my everyday tasks like your example of grocery shopping and standing in line. I am going to me more mindful and slow down a bit. Great post today!Lisa@Pickles and Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154819162615247516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-72058731922942160252011-05-10T02:25:05.206-07:002011-05-10T02:25:05.206-07:00Thank you for the music suggestions. I love good ...Thank you for the music suggestions. I love good soundtracks so have ordered Match Point. I have 'baby' cds I listen too. Linda Ronstadt did one which is not classical music but so relaxing.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-67054889389959921382011-05-10T02:20:32.290-07:002011-05-10T02:20:32.290-07:00Hello Jennifer:
This post deals so well with somet...Hello Jennifer:<br />This post deals so well with something which has become part of everyday life for so many people. The advice you give is, we are sure, very sound and you have made your suggestions in such a sympathetic and very engaging way that what you say is not only helpful for those suffering from stress, but is also a very good mantra for living life!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-6487734713051744062011-05-09T20:06:45.686-07:002011-05-09T20:06:45.686-07:00Lovely post! I just read (over the weekend) this ...Lovely post! I just read (over the weekend) this quote in Anne Barone's Chic and Slim Techniques book (under the Musique Technique): "In 'The Mozart Effect', Don Campbell writes that "slower Baroque music (Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli) imparts a sense of stability, order, predictability, and safety and creates a mentally stimulating environment for study or work...New Age music he says, 'For people living a highly mental structured life, such music helps them to unwind and float freely.'".<br /><br />Music is definitely powerful. : )<br /><br />My husband and I have been taking tea around 4:00 each day when we are home at that time. The other day he actually asked, "when is teatime?". Yesterday we enjoyed pain au chocolat with tea--today was homemade strawberry shortcake. It is a ritual we are definitely enjoying and using as a de-stresser. xxBlissAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-76941542998936211332011-05-09T18:31:34.568-07:002011-05-09T18:31:34.568-07:00I employ and applaud all of your suggestions...
it...I employ and applaud all of your suggestions...<br />it took me many years to figure this out.<br /><br />If I had read your blog when I was in my 30's I could have saved myself a lot of experimentation!<br /><br />I listen to CBC 2...a classical station<br />it fills me with joy.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-12717460556666645232011-05-09T18:09:12.615-07:002011-05-09T18:09:12.615-07:00I completely agree about the classical music! I of...I completely agree about the classical music! I often listen to Debussy or Mozart on my iPod at work when things start getting out of hand. =)Lisa D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01423949343150187576noreply@blogger.com