Stress management tips
You probably know a person who is always able to find the bright side. No matter what, they can turn a negative day into a positive lesson. They can turn a stressful situation into a learning opportunity. And while you may have teased them for this quality, at the same time, you’ve wondered if you could be the same way. After all, they seem like they are much more able to resist stress...
For some, the weather outside can cause them to feel more stressed than they normally would. They might feel as though they can’t get motivated and they feel that everything which is problematic is ten times more stressful than it might be on a sunny day. If you are one of these people, you are not alone. There are medical conditions which might be causing you to be more sensitive to...
With the rising impact of stress in society, people have striven to find ways to quell this problem. New ideas have been shared and created, helping to slow the damage of stress. And while new innovations have their place, there is also something to be said for looking at what’s been used for centuries to help keep the mind and body serene. Meditation is one such technique which has been...
No matter what you do or where you are, you are going to run into stress. How you handle this stress determines whether the stress is helpful for you or if the stress is harmful for you. Choosing to run away from stress is one of the more common reactions, though it does not necessarily solve the problem. When you choose to run away from the things which stress you, you are simply choosing to...
Your stress is something which should not control you; you should control it. When you are willing and able to take steps toward stress relief, you are not only helping yourself to feel better, but you are also protecting your body from harm. Long term stress can begin to impact your body and your health, leading to illness and chronic disease.To help you in your quest to protect yourself from...
Stress is a very personal experience. Though many people might experience stress in reaction to particular situations, the way in which we respond to stress is unique. For some, stress means they workout more. For others, stress, means they eat more. And for other still, stress means it’s time to indulge in addictions. Managing your stress without succumbing to addictions can be...
For a number of years now, doctors have been using different tools to determine the state of our mind and body. This is a process called biofeedback and has come from the belief that certain mental and physical occurrences produces differing physiological reactions. Such reactions include increased temperature and heart rate, among many others. A blood pressure gauge and a thermometer are just...
Stress at work. Work related stress is defined as the effect of excessive pressure as demanded by the work employees have to perform. Stress is a fact of life – everyone experiences stress but it affects each person differently. It is not an illness, but rather a state of mind. While it can disable some people, it has a good effect to people who are able to manage their stress efficiently....
With the global economic recession in our midst, stress levels are at their highest. As more and more people lose their jobs and livelihood, controlling stress has become even more difficult.
Monitoring stress. And yet, what we fail to realize is that without the proper monitoring and management of stress, the situation becomes even more difficult to contain. People today are so easily angered,...
We all know that stress has a lot of adverse effects to the body. Chronic stress takes a serious toll on the body. It diminishes a person’s defense system and immunity and could cause damage to the internal organs.
Types of Stress
Stress isn’t always a negative part of life. Instead it can only cause negative effects if it is left unmanaged. People who experience chronic stress can...