All About Managing that Pesky Stress
Fun fact: April is Stress Awareness Month! Learning the importance of stress management is key to maintaining a healthy and positive life! We'll dive into what stress is and how we can stray away from it/face it head-on!
What Exactly is Stress and What Does it Do to Us?
What is Stress?
According to mentalhealth.org.uk, stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. It is our body reacting to pressure, and it can be pretty daunting. To make it even more difficult, we all deal with stress differently, but there are common denominators that can improve everyone’s state of mind.
Mental Effects of Stress
There are many mental effects that stress causes. A few of these are:
Anxiety
Sadness
Irritableness
Anger
Frustration
There are plenty more, but that is just a start of what stress can do to your mental state. These can be an early sign of stress, but when it transfers to physical symptoms, this is when stress is taking over.
Physical Effects of Stress
Stress can cause much more physical effects than you’d think. This includes:
Headaches
Nausea
Uncontrolled Breathing
Aches and Pains
Indigestion
When stress takes over your body, it is time to take action. Stress doesn’t have the right to rule over you! Luckily, we’re here to help and offer easy ways to de-stress.
How to Manage Stress
Surround Yourself with Good People
Being around people who cause you anxiety, exude negativity, or love drama may not be the right person for you to be around. Changing your social life and habits may surprise you on how much it can change your life. People who lift you up rather than push you down can change your outlook on life, your mood, and more.
Create Healthy Habits
Our blog posts are full of healthy habits! If you want more extensive advice, feel free to read them! Creating healthy habits are all about being kind to your mind and body. This means eating healthy (like whole grains and fruits), staying active (take a walk around the block!), and keeping your brain stimulated (fill out a crossword every once in a while!).
Set Goals
This doesn’t work for everyone, but it is a game changer for some! Writing down goals and timelines to complete them will keep you level and will make you feel accomplished after checking them off! These can be as simple as daily tasks like doing laundry, cooking, or completing a crossword. Getting small things done one at a time can relieve your workload. It’s a win-win: getting things done AND being stress-free.
Professional Help
There’s no shame in asking for help. That’s what we all need sometimes. There are amazing therapists, psychologists, and counselors that can offer advice and a listening ear.
Benefits of Stress-Free Living
When living with minimal to no stress, some random problems in your life may magically disappear. Stress causes so much more than we all know. With minimal stress you could lose weight easier, have fuller hair and stronger nails, be open to trying new things, digest food better, move more often, and more. Your life could totally change once you challenge and manage your stress. Do it for you!
Disclaimer: This was not written by a medical professional. All content and information on this website are for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Although we are striving to provide great, accurate information, the information presented is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice.
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