subject: Stress Management Using Hypnotherapy [print this page] For many people, stress is as normal as waking up in the morning. Practically everybody we know encounters stress at least once in their lives. There are many stressors that are oh so common in today's environment. The reasons are varied and numerous, both external and internal factors. People get stressed out by health problems, work problems, relationship problems, and all sorts of other problems. But it's important not to let stress get the better of you.
Stress can be relieved in a number of ways. Talking it over often helps when talking to the right person. Have a talk with a friend or family member. It is a well-known fact that crying or laughing can easily help relive tension and anxiety. One can also do yoga or other forms of meditation, listen to good music, or laugh at funny jokes or movies.
You can relax in many ways, but as long as you do, you can also beat stress this way. Exercising may not always relax the body, but it relaxes the mind. Endorphins are also known as "happy" hormones, and studies indicate that exercising can help produce endorphins. Enjoy the exercise routine you're going through to make the activity worthwhile. You could try out dancing, swimming or something simpler such as gardening or cleaning your home.
Of course, all these stress-relieving activities will be wasted if you do not avoid unnecessary stress. You can accomplish this by first determining the causes of your stress. This is not the time to procrastinate - once you find out what stresses you, do something about it. It helps to schedule your events and keep your sched organized, and always give leeway for potential changes to the schedule.
If you have commitments to deal with, prioritize them accordingly. You risk stressing yourself by rushing into commitments without checking your schedule first. Procrastinating should be avoided by scheduling or making a list of activities. You can choose to plan daily, weekly or monthly, depending on your preferences.
Changes in one's lifestyle can be caused by the lifestyle itself, so change it if you have to. You may be putting off family for work too often - try spending more time with your family for a change. Assess your goals in life and why you have set these goals.
This would help you focus better and avoid feeling that you are neglecting something that is actually less important. Cigarettes, alcohol and staying up late are nasty habits - eliminate, or at least minimize them immediately! Before you even start with the other suggestions above, maintain your health first. Follow all of these and enjoy a higher quality of life.
