Pitta is one of the three mind-body types in Ayurveda medicine. Pitta people are of medium build: distinct from their skinny Vata or heavyset Kapha friends. Athletic, competitive, productive and ready for a mental and physical challenge, Pittas are accustomed to accomplishing whatever they set their very sharp minds to do. Stress can physically manifest in a Pitta as a skin rash, acne, heartburn or feelings of agitation. Pitta imbalance is said to be an increase in the heat and fire associated with Pitta.
Instructions
1. Get 20 to 30 minutes of moderate to strenuous physical exercise daily. More than any other dosha (mind-body type), Pittas have the physical skill and stamina to run before work or even bike to it. Physical exercise is a highly effective stress-buster for Pittas as they also love the physical challenge and they naturally excel in sports of all types.
2. Define daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals. Pittas are leaders and expect themselves to meet all of their professional and personal goals and to surpass them. Type A to the hundreth power, Pittas benefit from drafting on paper crystal-clear goals in their professional and personal lives. If you are the head of your group at work, delegate and mentor. Monitor, revise and adjust goals as needed.
3. Remember to take a mental health day. Pittas are generally so productive at work that they have accrued vacation time. If you can, take a half-day Friday and sneak out to a movie with your child, spouse, partner or best friend. Not every Friday but at least once every six months.
4. Do not skip meals. This is a no-brainer for Pittas who have the metabolism of a fire engine. Pittas might eat three meals a day and two or three smaller snacks to fuel them through their day. Pittas have been known to wake up in the middle of the night, stomach growling, necessitating a glass of milk or a bowl of cereal. Do not overeat.
5. Learn meditate. The hard-driving Pitta can easily overdo it with work and social commitments. Learning transcendental meditation or a simple sitting meditation will help lower heart rate and blood pressure if practiced regularly.
6. Keep your sense of humor about you. If you are a brain surgeon, that is pressure. If you are not, remember that while your work and family responsibilities may be great, do not take yourself too seriously all the time. Keep a funny calendar on your desk at work or listen to stand up comedy on your iPod or in the car. Watch comedies on the weekends to lighten things up. Laughing, like physical exercise, can release endorphins to reduce stress.
7. Volunteer. Use your considerable talents, skills and leadership abilities to be a Big Brother, Big Sister or coach your daughter’s soccer team or help with their bake sale. Teach your children play tennis or take a small group of their friends with you to the local swimming pool to learn the backstroke.
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