"Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable
form of mental illness"
Rechard Carlson
Dealing
with stress.
In all our
everyday life we deal with stress. Our bodies are designed to deal with brief
amounts of stress but too much of it is harmful.
Stress can be positive or negative. Positive in situations like studying for an
exam or a motivating factor when we are under pressure at work.
Negative
stress which is more common is characterized by obesity, tension headache, high
blood pressure, depression, anxiety, heart problems, diabetes, sleeping and
eating disorders.
To
effectively deal with stress, first identify the cause, and then adopt a
positive attitude. Accept things you can’t change but don’t sit there just
doing nothing. That makes the situation worse as it gives one a feeling of
helplessness.
Now here are 8 natural ways to deal
with stress
1.
SLEEP
Get a good
amount of sleep. Too little sleep makes one irritable, grouchy and on edge. Too
much sleep makes one depressed and leaves one sluggish. The trick is in finding
the right balance to leave you refreshed. The body should be wired to sleep at
a certain time and be awake after a certain time too.
2.
EXERCISE
This may
include going to the gym, running or yoga. It helps the mind relax and also
releases tension from muscles. It doesn’t make the stress go away but it clears
thoughts leaving your mind refreshed in order to deal clearly with problems. During
exercise chemical endorphins are released which act as painkillers and mood
lifters.
3.
MASSAGE
Massage
relieves tension from muscles, reduces pain and improves blood circulation.
It leaves one
relaxed.
4.
MEDITATION AND PRAYERS
Meditation
is the silent time when you let your thoughts run free or just focus on your
breathing for 15 to 30 minutes. Praying
relieves one of stress as you understand that someone else is in charge
and you are not alone.
5.
LIMIT PHONE AND INTERNET USE
The phone
and the internet are channels through which stress can reach us. What better
way to deal with stress than to prevent it from occurring in the first place?
Disconnecting from the internet and switching off our phones helps us focus on
our surrounding and reconnect with ourselves.
6.
ORGANISE YOUR LIFE
Organizing
your life leaves you with peace of mind and a feeling of being in control. Make
lists of things you plan to do and keep things around you tidy.
7.
EAT HEALTHY
Eat healthy
foods such as whole grain, lots of proteins, almonds and salmon. Avoid sugary
foods, junk food, lots of caffeine and alcohol.
8.
SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS
Make time to
be with people around you. Do fun things with family and friends. Being
outdoors gives you the feeling of being part of something bigger and the
knowledge that you are not alone.
All in all
stress is part of everyday life. There is nothing like a stress free life
because people worry about a lot of things from the boss at work to the
weather. The trick is not to lose control.
About Author
Scolastica Moraa
She is a Kenyan lady, Currently a Student At
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of
Science And Technology.
She Studies Bachelor Of Actuarial Science
and Currently She Is A second Year.
She has passion In Writing Poems, Articles And Stories
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