From time to time, we all feel overloaded and wonder whether we can cope with the pressures placed upon us. Well, anything that poses a challenge or threat to our well-being is a stressor. Some types of stresses get you going and are good for you, while some are really bad and threatening to health especially when they undermine both physical and mental health.
In this context, we will focus on the things to do to get rid of the bad stress. Read on below for 6 things to do to get rid of stress:
1. Get Moving
Just about any form of physical activity can help relieve stress, and burn away anger and frustration. Exercise releases endorphins, hormones that boosts your mood and makes you feel good, and can serve as a good distraction from your daily worries. Short 10-minute bursts of activity that elevate your heart rate and make you break out into a sweat can help to relieve stress and give you more energy and optimism. Even very small activities can add up to significant stress relief over the course of the day.
2. Engage Socially
Social engagement is the fastest, most efficient way to reign in stress and avoid internal or external events that you perceive as threatening. When you communicate with other human beings, it calms your nervous system and gives you the feeling of comfort and safety. Reach out to your family and friends and connect regularly. Don’t forget, it’s never too late to build friendship.
3. Avoid Unnecessary Stress
While Stress is an automatic response from your nervous system, some stressors arise at predictable times. When handling such stressors, you could either change the situation or change your reaction. It isn’t healthy to avoid a stressful situation that needs to be addressed. Learn how to say no. Know your limits and stick to them.
4. Accept The Things You Can’t Change
Some sources of stress are just unavoidable. We can’t do anything about them so we have to learn how to accept them. Some examples are the death of a loved one or a serious illness. Acceptance might be hard but in the long run it’s easier than railing against a situation you can’t change. So, learn to forgive, don’t try to control the uncontrollable and don’t look for the upside.
5. Alter The Situation
If you can’t avoid the stressful situation, you could just alter it. You can alter it by changing your form of communication in your daily life. You can always express your feelings instead of bottling them, be willing to compromise and learn how to manage your time better.
6. Relax And have Fun
You can reduce stress in your life by nurturing yourself. If you regularly make time for fun and relaxation you will be in a better position to handle life’s stressors. Don’t get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget to take care of your own needs. So, set aside some time for relaxation, do something you enjoy doing daily and don’t forget to indulge your sense of humor.
Finally, always get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet and don’t forget to take very good care of yourself. You know you only live once.
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