Stress is just like a termite which eats away your brain from inside. In today’s world stress is one of the common risk factors of many neurological diseases. But a little effort can save you from unnecessary destruction of cells. It’s April, stress awareness month.
Step – 1: Positive thinking: Positive attitude wears away negativities. Many researches show that positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. It doesn’t mean we will close our eyes to problems in life. But it means we will see life in a new vision. It reduces negative self talk.
Step -2: Good Sleep: Sleep is the natural relaxing elixir of brain. Good Sleep leads to better relaxation of the brain. Many people decrease sleep time at work, and land into increased stress. It’s a vicious cycle. A good sleep decreases the stress burden effectively. For better sleep a good sleep hygiene must be maintained.
Step – 3: Physical exercise: Regular physical exercise helps in stress reduction. It increases circulation. It releases endorphins in brain which further makes us feel good and happy. Several researches state decrease in stress quotient after regular exercise. Even regular outdoor exercise 15 minutes a day can have marked decrease in stress.
Step-4: Goal oriented work: If we fix a realistic goal and start work, then it will decrease unnecessary stress. We should follow the smart steps for goal orientation. It will definitely decrease the excessive stress.
Step – 5: Hobbies: Our hobbies take us out of our daily routine to something we love and cherish. It decreases our negativity to something productive and beautiful. Many people sacrifice their hobbies for their work. Doing something you love gives you freedom and confidence.
Step – 6: Deep breathing: Deep breathing exercises help in decreasing stress. It can help in acute stress management too. Focus on your breath and allow stress to go out from your body. Pranayam can also help.
Step – 7: Meditation: Several meditations help in combating stress. The transcendental meditation (TM) helps in reduction of stress adequately. Practicing TM everyday can reduce stress and anxiety. It’s a very easy and less time consuming method, which can be practiced in home, office anywhere.
Step – 8: Music: Music is closely associated with emotions, memory. It brings soothing effects on our thoughts. Slow relaxing music decreases stress effectively.
Step – 9: Good diet: Our foods also help in fighting stress. Many natural fruits act as stress busters. Whereas excess caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugar increase stress. Banana, orange, nuts, milk, leafy greens etc help in reduction of stress. Take as much water as you can. It has a fantastic effect.
Step – 10: Family friends and society: Close people, family, friends, groups help in sharing all our problems. They help us in fighting with negativity. So always talk to them. Never accumulate the negativity. Let it come out. You will feel much relaxed.
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