TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR MODERN DAY STRESS

Life can be stressful at times. Stress and fatigue occur when you perceive the demands placed on you, be it of any type such as relationships, work pressure, financial difficulties, household problems etc. There are times when you have to deal with ongoing stress positively. However, it is very important to recognize the type of stress and find its root, which might help in tackling the symptoms.

An extreme amount of stress can show adverse health consequences affecting a lot of our body parts. Untreated chronic stress can show serious issues like insomnia, fatigue, high blood pressure, cardio and even neuroendocrine problems.

Finding a positive way to manage stress from its roots can help in reducing negative health consequences. Every person in this universe is different to one another and finding the way to reduce chronic stress does vary from person to person, while some prefer to pursue their hobbies in their leisure others work for a social cause to find perfect peace of mind.

Here are few techniques which I have noted down after consulting a psychologist that might help to reduce stress in both short and long term basis.

Exercise

Working out on a regular basis can relax your body and mind helping you to release stress hormones and increase the endorphin levels. Exercise doesn’t mean you have to find time from your work and go to the gym. Walking for 20 minutes on regular basis can do that job. Walking isn’t only good for stress reduction but it is also proved that brisk walking for at least 150 minutes a week can increase the life expectancy by four to five years. Other than walking trying out swimming, bicycling and other sorts of exercises can also be very beneficial and might help people in preventing severe other diseases.

Laughter

Since I was a kid I have heard doctors saying ‘Laughter is the best medicine’, well that is true in some respect. Talking scientifically, our brains are interconnected with our emotions and facial expressions. When people are stressed the muscles in their jaws aren’t relaxed, laughing out loud loosens up and simultaneously it can help in relieving some of the stress and fatigue.

Proper diet plans

Have you ever noticed a car running without gasoline? Well, food is our gasoline helping us by providing energy all day long. A human body needs to be healthy, strong and happy to keep working. Eating a regular, well-balanced diet, can help you feel better in general and may also control your moods. Having a hydrated body controls cortisol and stress hormones, a daily intake of 8 to 10 glasses of water is a must. Your meals should be full of green vegetables, whole grains, fruits, protein contents etc, skipping any of these can result in heath disorder.

Slowing down the pace of life

Life in the 21st century is like a 600metres hurdle race, where the world keeps on moving and we all have to keep up with its pace. Maybe it is high time for us where we should keep our priorities above all else. In simple words, what I am trying to say is we must slow down and chill out. For example- breaking down the big job into smaller versions, what I mean is if you are in need to answer 100 phone calls a day try keeping it simple by answering just a few of them. Set your watch 10 minutes ahead, so in that way, you will finish your job or get to places a bit early without the headache of being late.

Making time for hobbies and Family

With the pace of life, our childhood hobbies do fade out. Everyone needs to aside some time for things they enjoy. After a hard day work, try to do something every day, that makes you feel good, try spending some quality time with your friends and family that will help relieve your stress. It doesn’t need to be a ton of time, even a short duration of 15 to 20 minutes a day will work like magic.

Sleep better

It is a general symptom that stress can cause you to lose sleep. Unfortunately lack of sleep also causes and promotes anxiety and fatigue. It is recommended that a proper eight hours of sleep should be made must. Turn off the TV and dim the lights, to give yourself quality time before going to bed. It can be one of the most effective stress busters in the above list.

Share your problems

If even after following all the above steps, your problems still haunt you try sharing those with your friends, family or any trustworthy clergymen. I bet you will get positive results that way.

You can also practice self-talking, but make sure it is positive and doesn’t have any negative consequence. If you are giving yourself a negative message try changing it to positive by saying “Yes, I can do this”. This might help to gain a lot of confidence in you.

Meditation and Deep Breathing

One of the most ignored yet working method of stress relieve is through meditation. You will be surprised to see the changes this little technique can bring in your mood. You do not need to spend hours trying to focus on nothingness, a mere 10-minute session is enough to get you through the day. All you need is a peaceful place to sit and no distractions or temptations nearby. The ultimate peace of mind that meditation can give you is unmatchable.

Identifying the main cause of stress is mandatory. Figure out the biggest cause of stress in your life. If you are able to identify them, try to eliminate them in every possible way. Remember life without hurdles isn’t worth living. Enjoying it to the fullest and making memories is the thing worth remembering when you would be sitting alone at the age of sixty with a cup of tea, and your back inclined to a rocking chair.