subject: The Effective Management Of Stress [print this page] Some of the common factors that cause stress include financial and social problems, or work related difficulties. But, it is not difficult to manage stress. You certainly have to learn doing that.
Some the very common symptoms that confirm we are stressed out include headache, loss of sleep or appetite, increased anxiety levels and symptoms of flu. It is also known to cause frustration and leaves one with a feeling of sheer hopelessness. Some are affected to the point of being self-negligent, while others become very absent minded.
Under such circumstances it becomes imperative for the sufferer to make every effort for fighting against stress. Stress is manageable, and anybody can do that, as long as he or she is willing to fight it over. It helps to know the ways of managing stress, as it tells us how to cope with it and makes us competent to handful different stressful circumstances. Of course, it takes time to be competent to manage it, but it's worth taking the trouble to train you for the purpose, allowing you to come out of such undesirable circumstances that could seriously affect your health and state of mind.
The underlying principle of stress management is to have a hold on life. Don't allow stress to ruin you. Quite often it is the demanding nature of our job that triggers stress. Here are few tips that you will find helpful in your efforts to take control of stress.
First and foremost is to know what causes you stress. That calls for a bit of analysis of your personal habits, attitude and personality. You need to focus on these areas as they most affect your capability to cope with stress. It would help to maintain a diary and list all the points that triggered your stress and how long it took you to overcome that and how you managed it. This will help you bring around desired changes in your personality.
Next, you should have a self assessment of how you muddle thru stress. Once you know your stressors, you are able to judge if your ways of managing stress are being effective and helpful in tiding over stress, thus enabling you to incorporate new ways of handling it.
Third, is to manage stress in healthier ways by taking sometime off from your work or go for a vacation. Learn to manage some time for yourself and relax. Get involved in activities, which you enjoy. Doing so, doesn't mean you are escaping realities. On the contrary, it helps realizing you have to take breaks and care for your body. Opting for a healthy lifestyle not only improves your health, but also enables you to better fight stress.
Human body needs to be recharged periodically. Recharging your body gives it more energy, which in turn keeps your body healthier, enabling it to fight stress more competently. Relaxed mind, not allowing yourself to lose your cool, facilitates coping with stress. Get started with a healthier life style and learn the benefits of time management and maintain a positive attitude.
