When I feel my neck and shoulders. Really!

My tension and stress first rear their ugly heads in my neck and shoulders. I remember one year I took a vacation (just a week off from reality on a remote beach) and towards the end I noticed that my shoulders had dropped and I had a neck again. It was amazing that I did not know I was stressed until all of a sudden I was not.

Since then, I have learned to take notice of being okay. When my habits are in check (no secret smoking cigarettes, no drinking, no anger outbursts) and I am able to express my life in a positive manner, then I know I am okay.

I think it is important to recognize when you are and are not okay. I am glad that I have learned how to do this.