HOW TO HANDLE WITH STRESS

HOW TO HANDLE WITH STRESS 
We generally use the word "stress" when we feel that everything seems to have become too much . We are overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us.

WHAT IS STRESS ? 
Anything that poses a challenge or a threat to our well-being is a stress. Some stresses get you going and they are good for you - without any stress at all many say our lives would be boring and would probably feel pointless. However, when the stresses undermine both our mental and physical health they are bad. In this text we shall be focusing on stress that is bad for you.




The following are causes of stress : 

• Abortion 
• Conflicts in the workplace
• Driving in bad traffic
• Fear of crime
• Losing your job
• Noisy neighbors
• Overcrowding
• Pollution
• Pregnancy
• Retirement
• Too much noise
• Uncertainty (awaiting laboratory test results, academic exam results, job interview results, etc)

Self help for treating stress

Exercise - exercise has been proven to have a beneficial effect on a person's mental and physical state. For many people exercise is an extremely effective stress buster.

Time - make sure you set aside some time each day just for yourself. Use that time to organize your life, relax, and pursue your own interests

Breathing - there are some effective breathing techniques that will slow down your system and help you relax. 

Relaxation techniques - meditation, massage, or yoga have been known to greatly help people coped with stress.

Nutrition - eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you have a healthy and balanced diet.

Seek professional help - if the stress is affecting the way you function; go and see your doctor. Heightened stress for prolonged periods can be bad for your physical and mental health. 

That's all for now. I hope all of us can handle with our stress properly ^.^☺