Stress – 3 Effective Ways to Manage It

"Stress is not what happens to us. It is our response to what happens. And responses is something we can choose"

According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is the No.1 health problem in America. There are three ways that you can deal with it:

1. Stress prevention

2. Positive mental attitude in a
stressful situation
           

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3. Stress-releasing habits

Stress prevention

• Get up early: This is the most effective stress prevention measure. You don’t have to rush about to get things done because you have ample time to do what you need to do.

• Day-to-day advance planning: Every day you get ready with your to-do list and you carry out the task accordingly. You will not miss a thing or else, without a list, you remember it at the last moment and you create tension by rushing to get the job done. In fact, early in the morning is the best time for you to plan the activities of the day with a fresh and clear mind, without being disturbed by others.

Positive mental attitude in a stressful situation

• Imagine this situation: You are about to leave the office and your boss walks in and asks you to do an urgent report requested by HQ. Can you say ‘No” because you have committed yourself to pick up your children and go to KFC for a happy meal together with your spouse after work In fact it is a long overdue promise and you have made up your mind to do it today. When you cannot say ‘No’ you have to work overtime to complete the report. Under such a situation, what do you do? Be very angry and curse and swear about it? The thing is that when you have agreed to work overtime and the right frame of mind is just to do the job wholeheartedly because when you are angry about the situations it is going to hurt you even more and nobody else. Work the normal way to complete the task and join your family later.

Stress-releasing habits

• Physical exercise: It is one of the best ways to release your stress and keep your spirits on top of the world.
• Meditation: It gives you inner peace. It slows you down and you will do things in an orderly fashion.
• A balanced diet: Unhealthy foods cause stress in your body. Maintain a balanced diet. Enjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Sufficient sleep: Recharge and rejuvenate your body and mind with a good night’s sleep. The next day you are full of energy to deal with stress.
• Keep a pet: A pet such as a dog gives you unconditional love so it is a good stress therapy.
• Massage: Pamper your body with a relaxing massage.
• Personal money management: One of the sources of stress in life is financial problems. Live within your means and owe nobody any money and you will be without stress.
• Deep breathing: When you are under stress you breathe more from the chest and less from the abdomen. This restricts the oxygen intake to your brain. Proper breathing eliminates stress.
• Creative outlets: What are your interest and passion? Doing things that you enjoy is a delightful way to unwind. Playing a musical instrument is a good example.     e exex.

You can prevent stress by getting up early and follow your to-do list accordingly. Stress at work is the thing that you have to live with. At work, you reduce stress with a positive mental attitude so that you don’t aggravate the situation and make yourself even more stressed. The last thing is that your stress-releasing lifestyle will be able to deal with stress more effectively.

Have a stress-free day!