WHAT IS STRESS MANAGEMENT ?

WHAT IS STRESS MANAGEMENT ?

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS STRESS

Stress is built up when a person  faces  physical and mental hurdles in fulfilling his desires and ambitions.

A stress can be 

• a positive one which keeps an individual motivated.
• a negative one where the stress level affects one's body and mind.

Stress for a shorter period may lead to -

• headache
• tiredness
• feeling of getting scares
• worry
• agitation
• insomnia

Stress for a longer period may lead to -

• chest pain
• upset stomach
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• getting anger
• lack of confidence 
• hopelessness
• lack of motivation 
• obese

Stress affects one's performance inversely  i.e. more the stress less the performance.

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS EFFECTIVELY ?

• Meditation

A way of meditation

• Morning Walk
• Running
• Jogging
• Exercise
• sports and games
• cycling
• playing stress balls

Creative hobbies like -

• Dancing
• arts like drawing, painting, sculpture, 
• Music (singing, playing, listening)
• Quality reading
• Movies, dramas
• Seeking happiness in the nature

Beautiful plant looking fresh!

Beautiful sunrise.

Beautiful Sunrise 

• Learn to say sorry and forgive and forget others.

Suggestions for avoiding stress (remember stress is inevitable in day today life)-

• Get relaxed
• Meditation

Beautiful flower to meditate 

• Relaxed breathing technique
• Massage
• Bath
• Prayer
• Dialogue with loved ones
• Expression of feelings
• Avoid negative thoughts
• Cry when feel like crying
• Smile 
• Stop thinking about the past
• No worries about future
• Be compassionate
• Allot constructive time for self.
• Healthy Diet
• Be positive
• Avoid competition
• Avoid comparison

Let us put efforts and gain control over the monster !

Next time......