How Do You Deal with Stress?

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How Do You Deal with Stress?

Stress enters people’s lives all the time, and daily for some. Life gets hard and it’s difficult to juggle all the things life tosses at us. It’s important that we get our stress points under control because frequent raised levels of stress are toxic to the human body and can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. It’s easier than you may think to help yourself decrease your stress levels. Just follow these simple steps.

  1. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and do not decrease your levels of stress; they increase them. Alcohol is a depressant in large amounts and a stimulant in small amounts, making it bad for you to take as a way of relieving stress. Instead of reaching towards the alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine, grab some water or herbal tea. These are hydrating and provide you with stress relief.
  2. Try taking part in physical activity. Stress releases hormones in your body known as adrenaline and cortisol. Releasing some of these hormones can help your stress levels to go down.
  3. Talk to someone you trust and who can help. Letting someone know how you feel is a great way to reduce your stress. Many people have said that it’s like a weight being lifted off their shoulders. Stress can cloud our mind and prevent us from thinking clearly. Talking through your situation with someone can help you figure out a solution to what you’re stressing about.
  4. Keep a stress diary. Keeping a diary and writing down your thoughts and emotions will help you become more aware of what you’re feeling. Write down the date and place the stressful event occurred. Also, include what you were doing and how you felt, both emotionally and physically. Writing everything down will enable you to
    avoid another stressful situation and you’ll discover some new coping mechanisms.
  5. Manage your time. Many people experience stress when they run out of time to do important things. With a schedule to follow you can ensure that you get all of your important tasks done in a timely manner. Having all your work done on time will help to decrease some stress.
  6. Learn to say “No”. It’s easy to believe that you have all the time in the world and can juggle one more thing in your life. But sometimes you need to remember that you have so many other important things that needs to be juggled. There’s only a certain number of hours in a day, making it hard to get multiple things done.
  7. Try relaxation techniques. Every day, try a different stress-reducing technique. You can try self-hypnosis as this is very simple and easy to do anywhere. You could also attempt saying one word repeatedly to yourself that holds meaning for you. Don’t worry if these relaxation tips don’t work right off the bat. Relaxation is a skill that takes time to master.
  8. Get more sleep. Not getting enough sleep is a direct correlation to high stress levels. However, stress sometimes prevents us from relaxing enough to fall asleep. If you are having this issue, try taking a warm bath or reading before bedtime. Another good tip is going to bed at roughly the same time every night. This creates a routine for you to follow, naturally decreasing your stress.

Take care of yourself. Stress enters everyone’s lives but dealing with it is manageable. Know that everything will get better and the thing that’s causing you so much stress won’t be a worry to you down the road.

Ed

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A really great post Edward :) Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the tips, Ed.

Hi Ed, useful ways of dealing with stress. Irv.

Thanks for the basic stress info Edward!

Hi Edward, And thanks for sharing this post. I don't generally get stressed. You maybe asking yourself why? Fourteen years ago, I suffered a physical breakdown which affected my nervous system due to a stress related illness. For years I searched for solutions to recover from my illness. I was advised to meditate and practise yoga. I did this for many years, and self-healed. In the event of stress or challenge I have strategies to manage stress and remain calm and balanced at all times. Even in the most enduring stressful situations I can remain at the most calmest. Tracey

Thanks for sharing, Edward.

Thanks for sharing Edward! I am one of those people that has stress every single day!It definitely takes it's toll!

Barbara

thanks for sharing. Yes, we all have times when we need to deal with stress. all of us go through it! it is damaging to our health, both mentally and physically.

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