subject: How to remove stress [print this page] How to remove stress How to remove stress
1. Learn to recognize when you are under too much stress. Most of us have a weak point. Learn to recognize your weak point. It will tell you when you are under too much pressure.
The commonest early warning signs are:
* indigestion
* headaches
* diarrhoea
* sleeplessness
* palpitations
* tiredness
* wheezing
* irritability
* poor memory
* feeling tearful
If your doctor cannot find an explanation for any of these symptoms then they are probably a sign that you're under stress. Pull back a little. Do less. Take a break.
2. Cut out unnecessary stresses.
Make a list of all the things you are planning to do this week.
Now decide how much time you are going to spend on things YOU want to do. And how much on things that you are doing for OTHER people.
Then see which list is longest.
Work out what your priorities are.
What can you cut from both lists?
3. Let your emotions show.
Do not be frightened to show that you are sad or angry.
Laugh when you feel happy.
Cry when you feel sad.
Bottling up your emotions leads to long-term problems.
4. Organise your life.
By planning properly you will be able to reduce unexpected stresses.
5. Learn to value yourself.
Build yourself up by writing down all your virtues.
Look at the following list of words and underline the ones that apply to you: