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10 Simple Ways To Manage Stress So It Doesn’t Make You Sick by remspotng: 2:04am On Oct 06, 2014 |
I experienced a long-term illness relating to prolonged high levels of stress because I hadn’t learned ways to manage stress. I came to a point where I had to do something major about it. It was a life-changing experience. I dove into books, meditation, and prayer. I saturated my mind with research. I took time off work. My stress resulted from a series of events. Because I hadn’t learned the right ways to manage stress, my body became very sick. What also contributed to my stress was my thought patterns. I always focused on high achievement and tried to go beyond my abilities. As a result I burnt out quite a few times. Witnessing people twice my age who suffer from an array of problems due to a lack of stress management skills really put things in perspective for me. They have accomplished amazing things, but at the cost of their health, family and own well-being. Seeing the complications and regrets of some of these people has really enforced my desire to learn how to lead a balanced life from a young age. When my body wasn’t functioning properly, stress was completely overlooked. The doctors and specialists never asked about stress or tested my body for increased cortisol, hormones and symptoms related to stress. I had to find out about those factors through my own research and by turning to a naturopath. I am not against doctors, but the experience made me realize that we are responsible for our own bodies. We need to recognize the warning signs, take time out to center ourselves and always be conscious of our health. Before you jump into the stress-management techniques, you should look at some of the symptoms of stress to see if you might be suffering from it. Physical signs of stress: Tiredness, fatigue, lethargy Heart palpitations; racing pulse; rapid, shallow breathing Muscle tension and aches Shakiness, tremors, tics, twitches Heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation Nervousness Dry mouth and throat Excessive sweating, clammy hands, cold hands and/or feet Rashes, hives, itching Nail-biting, fidgeting, hair-twirling, hair-pulling Frequent urination Lowered libido Overeating, loss of appetite Sleep difficulties Increased use of alcohol and/or drugs and medications Psychological signs of stress: Irritability, impatience, anger, hostility Worry, anxiety, panic Moodiness, sadness, feeling upset Intrusive and/or racing thoughts Memory lapses, difficulties in concentrating, indecision Frequent absences from work, lowered productivity Feeling overwhelmed Loss of sense of humor Prolonged and/or intense stress can have more serious effects. It can make you sick! There are more symptoms/signs—this is just a guide. Now, what are some ways to manage stress? 1) Don’t rush through life Why are we all rushing anyways? I don’t want to be morbid, death awaits us all. Are we in a rush to die? People put their health at risk to pursue their ambitions. This can create an urgency that leads to stress. I myself have felt this need to achieve a lot from a young age, with the result that I was always busy and put in a lot of effort toward the future. Currently when I feel that need to rush and be busy, I immediately recognize it and do something about it, even if it means a day or two off. This centers my mind and body and helps me live in the moment. Slow down, enjoy the ride and be effective—not just busy. For those in their 20s (like me) this quote hit home for me: “Nothing will ruin your 20s more than thinking you should have your life together already.”– Aimee-Cherie Kindly check out the rest here - http://www.remspot.com.ng/2014/10/10-simple-ways-to-manage-stress-so-it.html |
Re: 10 Simple Ways To Manage Stress So It Doesn’t Make You Sick by Nobody: 2:24am On Oct 06, 2014 |
I'm beginning to believe this section does not have mods. Its a shame though, I really like it and would have loved to contribute immensely to it. |
Re: 10 Simple Ways To Manage Stress So It Doesn’t Make You Sick by romzyxy(m): 4:09am On Oct 06, 2014 |
good write-up. I ll give it a try |
Re: 10 Simple Ways To Manage Stress So It Doesn’t Make You Sick by remspotng: 10:58am On Oct 06, 2014 |
romzyxy: Thanks |
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