What is stress management and how do you do this?
STRESS MANAGEMENT – This can affect your mind, body, and behavior, and to manage this, here are some things you can do.
We all know stress can be detrimental for several reasons. Chronic stress can lead to various health issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function. It can also negatively impact mental health, cognitive function, relationships, and lifestyle choices.
They say managing stress through healthy coping strategies can help but it’s easier said than done.
According to a post from Mayo Clinic, these are the various manifestations of stress:
| On your body | On your mood | On your behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Headache | Anxiety | Overeating or undereating |
| Muscle tension or pain | Restlessness | Angry outbursts |
| Chest pain | Lack of motivation or focus | Drug or alcohol misuse |
| Fatigue | Memory problems | Tobacco use |
| Change in sex drive | Feeling overwhelmed | Avoiding friends and staying at home |
| Stomach upset | Grumpiness or anger | Exercising less often |
| Sleep problems | Sadness or depression | |
| Getting sick easier due to a weaker immune system |
What can you do?
If you have these symptoms, here are some ways you can do:
- Being physically active on most days of the week.
- Do some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi, or massage.
- Spend time with family and friends.
- Make some time to do your hobbies such as reading a book, writing, walking, listening to music, journaling, and other activities that makes you feel happy while doing it.
- We could not stress this enough but GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
- Practice gratitude and acknowledge the good parts in your life.
- Embrace the reality that you cannot control everything.
- Say no to additional responsibilities when you’re too busy or stressed.
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