What have I been up to lately?
In recent months I've been trying to learn how to lower my stress level. I had quadruple bypass surgery a year ago...a big surprise, given my relatively young age and good level of diet and fitness. I guess I have great genes for cholesterol production. Can't do much about that. And I'm male, also another risk factor. Of the five general risk factors for heart disease (gender, diet, exercise, genetics, and stress), the one I've needed to work on most is stress. So I sought out a good counselor/coach and have been learning some strategies. For example, I'm learning to let my staff know when I'm feeling stress rising inside so that they don't misread it as critical of them. (I tend to worry about stuff much more than I should.) I'm finding them wonderfully supportive. And I've learned that slowing down and deliberately doing less is good for me and those around me. I've discovered that I can face a situation and be able to say "Up until now I handled this stress this way. But I can choose to do it differently this time."
I'm encouraged by my progress. More later....
1 comment:
Ken,
Thanks for your sincerity about yourself and your take on the final journey. I googled "preparing for death," and your blog showed up. It was encouraging, to know that others are thinking about winding down and actually doing it.
I'm jewish from Boston, and have lived in CA. I'm a psychotherapist in private practice, I'm married and we haver 1 dog!
I became a Christian back in 1971, but didn't turn 60 until last Nov. And life has been good to me.
Any further blogs about end of life issues, practical and of wisdom, will be deeply appreciated. You are one who understands that this stuff is a force to be reckoned with and for that you're a good man
David
Post a Comment