We only have a limited amount of energy to deal with life, and stay healthy. When you spend too much time focusing on one area, the other areas get neglected. Think about the last time your were sick or had a big project due at work. Housekeeping, relationships and sleep start to get neglected. Review the list below to see if you are over stressed.
SYMPTOMS OF SYSTEMIC IMBALANCE
Think about your life over the past 6 months. Read each of the following statements. Mark those that apply to you,
EMOTIONAL
Mood swings
Cry a lot
Anger easily/Low frustration tolerance
Depression
Restlessness/Irritability
Loss of a sense of pleasure in most things
Thoughts of suicide
Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
Development of addictions: smoking, Drinking, eating disorders
MENTAL
Rigidity (my way or the highway)
Stifled creativity
Exaggeration of personality traits
Difficulty with problem solving
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty getting focused/easily distracted
Difficulty taking others point of view
PHYSICAL
Changes in sleeping habits
Restless sleep
Lethargy
Stomach aches
Headaches
Neck tension
T. M. J.
Back pain
Hyper ventilation
Frequent adrenaline rushes
Constipation/diarrhea
Increase in number of illnesses
Increase in overall muscle tension
Longer recovery period from exercise
Sweaty palms
Acne
Hair falling out
Worsening both medical conditions such as: diabetes, high blood pressure
SOCIAL
Reduction in number of friends
Difficulty making friends
Difficulty trusting others
Reduction in contact with friends
Reduction in recreational activities
Sense of alienation
Questioning of friends loyalty
Withdrawing from friends who represent a certain area of your life (i.e. Work)
Inability to form relationships which meet the needs of self and other
Loss of a sense of humor
SPIRITUAL
Inability to appreciate the present moment
Inability to appreciate the simple things
Difficulty accepting strengths and
weaknesses in self and others
Difficulty remaining objective
Difficulty taking others perspectives
Lack of a sense of the belongingness
Egocentrism
Lack of a sense of purpose
Lack of a sense of commitment to anything
Judgementalism
Ambivalence about personal ethics & values
Conformity to cultural dictates regardless of
personal feelings (path of least resistance)
VOCATIONAL
Loss of productivity
Inability to stay on task
Lack of desire to go to work
Low morale
Increased absenteeism
Reduced attention to detail
Withdrawal from coworkers
Now that you know your symptoms, identify where you are losing precious energy and how you can rebalance that to make sure the things that make life meaningful and happy are not neglected.
