First things first; what is Stress? Stress is defined by your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. The events that provoke stress are called stressors, and they cover a whole range of situations — everything from outright physical danger to making deadlines at work.When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by producing more of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol and release them into the bloodstream. These hormones speed up heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. This causes people to have more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength.
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“Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.” ~Richard Carlson
I love this quote because it couldn’t be any closer to the truth. Everyone experiences stress in their life and there is no way of eliminating it; only reducing it. I have read various articles on ways to reduce stress. Some suggested big lifestyle changes and others were a little simpler. I figure since we are dealing with the topic of stress; simple sounds fair. Here are some basic and simple tips I found to help to relieve stress.
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“Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.” ~Richard Carlson
I love this quote because it couldn’t be any closer to the truth. Everyone experiences stress in their life and there is no way of eliminating it; only reducing it. I have read various articles on ways to reduce stress. Some suggested big lifestyle changes and others were a little simpler. I figure since we are dealing with the topic of stress; simple sounds fair. Here are some basic and simple tips I found to help to relieve stress.
- Sleep – You need it! While you sleep your body gets a chance to restore itself. A good night's sleep can help lower blood pressure and elevated levels of stress hormones, which are more common in today's fast paced lifestyle. The amount of sleep every individual needs varies, but for most adults anywhere between 7-9 hours is an appropriate amount of sleep time. Are you having trouble sleeping? Try these tips:
- o Keep your bedroom dark
o Avoid day time napping
o Avoid caffeine later in the day
o Try and keep things peaceful and quiet right before sleep
o Reserve your bedroom for sleep, don’t try and finish work in bed
o Keep the noise level down, falling asleep to the television is not a good idea, if you need some noise try playing soothing sounds such as waves on the beach
o Avoid eating big meals before bed
o Make sure your bedroom is at a comfortable temperature
• Take Care of Your Self – Eating healthy and exercising regularly can relieve stress, mostly because one of the major reasons people feel stressed is poor health. A healthy immune system depends on a nutrient-rich diet and being well-nourished is one of the best defenses against the common cold, particularly during times of ongoing stress. Exercising or regular physical activity, according to the American Council on Exercise, reduces anxiety and relaxes you even 90 to 120 minutes after your workout.
• Positive People – Think about who you interact with, do your friends lift you up or bring you down? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up, and wisdom when you’re lost. To relieve stress surround yourself with people who bring positive energy into your life, and limit your time with those who don’t.
• Let It Out – Stress will happen so having a healthy outlet will help to manage it and keep it in control. This outlet may vary for everyone; you need to find what works for you. Drinking is not a healthy outlet, you do not want your outlet to cause you more stress. You may want to try, baking or cooking, bike riding, walking or jogging, reading, hiking, sewing, take a dance class or yoga class. Think of something that interests you and use that as your form of release.
• RELAX – Learn how to relax. Everyone needs down time; whether its listening to relaxing music, taking a hot bath, or getting a massage, whatever it may be; embrace it and make time for it. You are priority number one so make sure you set time aside for yourself.
We all deal with stress, but how we deal with it is what matters most. Remember you may not be able to change what or who is causing your stress, but you can change how you handle it.
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