WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress is part of the element that is attached to every human; young or old, and the sweetest part is that it can help motivate you to get things done within a space of time unimagined. Even high stress from serious illness, job loss, a death in the family, or a painful life event can be a natural part of life. You may feel down or anxious, and that’s normal too for a while.
It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about it at work and home, there are steps you can take to destress and regain control.
BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT.
Effective stress management helps you break the hold of stress on your life. So you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun. The resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on can’t be overemphasized. Although managing it is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why it’s important to experiment and find out what works best for you. The following tips can help you do that.
STEPS TO STRESS MANAGEMENT
The first step is recognizing it in your life. Everyone feels stress in different ways. You may get angry or irritable, lose your sleep, or have headaches or stomach upset. What are the signs? Once you know what signals to look for, you can start to manage it.
Here’s what you need to do:
Keep a positive attitude always even when it seems difficult or out of proportion. Accept that there are events that you cannot control no matter how hard you wish to give a try.
Secondly, be assertive instead of aggressive, assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive. Learn to manage your time more effectively.
Lastly, set limits appropriately and say NO to requests that would create excessive stress in your life. Make time for hobbies and interests.
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