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Tips for stress management
Stress is a state of the mind, learn to control your mind and hence your stress
03rd August ,2007
| Deadlines... Meetings... Family Responsibilities… Demanding Boss... the result is Stress and Stress is bad for you and your family. Read on to understand what is stress, its cause & effects and how to cope up with stress with the stress management tips. |
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What is Stress Management
The stress response narrows your ability to think clearly and function effectively. It can disable you physically and emotionally. The goal of stress management is to bring your nervous system back into balance, giving you a sense of calmness and control in your life.
Controlling your life means balancing various aspects of it — work, relationships and leisure — as well as the physical, intellectual and emotional parts. People who effectively manage stress consider life a challenge rather than a series of irritations, and they feel they have control over their lives, even in the face of setbacks.
There are no "one size fits all" solutions to managing stress. Every individual has a unique response to stress, so experiment with a variety of approaches to manage and reduce stress to learn what works best for you.
Tips for stress management
1. Breathe easily
To breathe deeply, begin by putting your hand on your abdomen just below the navel. Inhale slowly through your nose and watch your hand move out as your belly expands. Hold the breath for a few seconds and then exhale slowly. Repeat several times. Always feel the breath enter and leave your body.
2. Visualize calm
Close your eyes, take three long, slow breaths, and spend a few seconds picturing a relaxing scene, such as walking in a meadow, kneeling by a brook, or lying on the beach. Focus on the details -- the sights, the sounds, the smells.
3. Always smile
Smiling is a two-way mechanism. We do it when we're relaxed and happy, but doing it can also make us feel relaxed and happy. Learn to always smile. Smile is the best medicine. When the going gets tough, the tough gets going... and let the smile let all your tensions go. It’s the most difficult to do, but with presence of mind you can smile during any tension.
4. Compose a Mantra
Devise an affirmation -- a short, clear, positive statement that focuses on your coping abilities. Affirmations are a good way to silence the self-critical voice we all carry with us that only adds to our stress. The next time you feel as if your life is one disaster after another, repeat 10 times, "I feel calm. I can handle this."
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