Important Tips That Helps to Manage Stress
The
term stress is described as the response of an individual to an
abnormal level of pressure. It can also be describe as a distress that
is caused as a result of demands placed on physical or mental energy.
Stressful experiences come in many forms, such as a demanding job, a
chronic disease, or an argument with a loved one. But all types of
stress even stress from positive experiences has negative effects of
it's victim. Most people finds it's difficult to address the issue of
stress the face on a daily basis, sometimes, this happens as a result of
ignorance and negligence, while for others, the simply can't help it.
It's very difficult for one to quite his or her job because of the
stress involved.
Causes of stress
stress
can arise from a variety of source base on an individual perceptions,
what might be stressful to one might not be to the other. There are
people that can easily cope with industrial works while to other people
it might be a big deal for them. So, to the person that had no issue
with the work, it won't necessarily be a stress to the person, unless
when the person over worked his/her self but to the other person that
doesn't like doing it, it's simply a stress to him/her. Having said
that, here are some sources of stress you might need to know;
- The work we do
- Relationships issues
- financial issues
- health problems
How the body respond to stress.
The
brain relays warnings to the muscles, which tighten, and to the adrenal
glands, which release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
These hormones help your body prepare to fight or flee to safety: your
heart pounds, blood pressure rises, and more of your blood is sent to
your brain and muscles; your breath quickens to get more oxygen into
your blood; and your body releases sugars and fats into the blood for
energy.
Physical Signs of Stress
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Aching muscles
- Trembling or eye twitches
- Diarrhoea
- Frequent urination
- Insomnia
- Tiredness
How to control stress.
- Try to keep a positive attitude always.
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
- Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
- Exercise regularly, Your body can fight stress better when it is fit.
- Learn to manage your time more effectively.
- Set limits appropriately and learn to say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life.
- Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
- Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress.
- Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation.
- Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you enjoy.
- Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional trained in stress management or biofeedback techniques to learn healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life.
Conclusion
So
far as, human being is concern, stress is inevitable. therefore,
instead of thinking of a way to avoid stress, we should be looking for a
way to manage it. Managing stress also requires a of determination.
Most people are so cut up with their job that they find it difficult to
pay attention to their health, and for these set of individuals, they
usually requires medical help from a professional therapist. In
conclusion, always find a way to give your self a break in any given job
you doing, never forget, health is wealth.
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