Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can
come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or
nervous. Stress is your
body's reaction to a challenge or demand. However not all stress is bad. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger
or meet a deadline.
Why do we face stress? Consider this example: Sam has recently had his wife walk out on him
without any reason. He is now left to
raise their two daughters on his own.
Only a week after this occurrence Sam was let go from his job. What was he going to do now? Within the next two weeks he would learn
that one of his daughters has a life threatening disease and the medical bills
are going to be piling up! Sam is now in
a situation where he sees no way out.
The foundation of his very existence is crumbling apart right around
him. He feels consumed from the stress that
he is under.
Probably most of us would never have to
face a situation such as described above.
However, there are many other situations that individuals have to face
which can cause our personal stress levels to go the max. When these things do happen how can a person lower
the level of stress that he have to deal with?
Here are five ways that might help
according to the Center for Mind-Body Medicine:
1.
Eat
Well! Replacing harmful substances
such as caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugars, with clean proteins, fruits,
vegetables, and healthy fats will help regulate your hormone levels, including
stress hormones.
2.
Shaking & Dancing.
The quickest way to relieve stress is to release endorphins through
exercise. Admittedly most of us don’t
get enough exercise anyway. So get up
and move! As little as fifteen minutes
of moderate exercise per day can make a huge difference in your stress
levels. However, as a precaution please
seek medical advice before starting any exercise program.
3.
Get a good night’s sleep. To relieve stress before bed, try some relaxation techniques
and disconnect from technology as much as possible an hour before bedtime. To ensure the proper amount of rest (7-8hours
is recommended), set an alarm reminding you to go to bed!
4.
Guided Imagery. The body responds in essentially the same way to made-up
imagery as it does to real experiences.
Positive, relaxing images can be an effective tool for relieving
stress. Keep this in mind when you are
decorating your bedroom and do not put LOUD excitable pictures or posters
within the room.
5.
Breathe.
This may sound a
bit ridiculous. We all breathe. We do it all day, every day, and yet we often
forget the healing powers of deep breathing.
By slowing down your heart rate and lowering blood pressure, breathing
deeply relieves stress. Give it a try!
Maybe some of these points will be of help
to you. Remember, however, that we are
only human and we are going to (at times) create the very problems of stress
that we are trying to avoid.
QUOTE TO CONSIDER
THOUGHTFUL GEM
"When you reach your limit,
there's nothing wrong with asking for help."
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