Saturday, September 22, 2012

Tips On How To Cope With Stress

By Casandra Newton


In today's modern world, virtually everyone must handle some level of stress. Whether the source of the latter is one's finances, personal relationships or concerns about his or her employment, the feeling is not pleasant. Below are some helpful tips on how to cope with stress and the negative effects with which it is associated.

Discovering the root of one's anxiety is the best place to start. However, this can be more challenging than it may initially sound. Even though many individuals do not realize it, the source of the issue is not usually obvious. For example, some individuals are constantly worrying about work deadlines, but in reality it is their procrastination that has caused these undesirable situations.

To discover the true source of the stress, a person must examine his or her attitude, excuses, and habits. This will assist the person to determine whether or not the stressful incidents are self-created or if they are really caused by aspects that are out of his or her control.

A great way to discover common stressors in a person's life is to keep a journal. The individual should write down the circumstances surrounding each stressful incident. This will help him or her to quickly identify triggers and patterns.

When this task is been accomplished, the individual will be better able to identify the source of his or her stress. Individuals who determine that they themselves are creating stressful situations can focus on eliminating the habits and activities that are at the root of this self sabotaging behavior. Other people may discover that the source of their stress is coming from uncontrollable factors, and therefore they must handle the issue differently.

For example, exercising vigorously for 30 minutes is much better for one's physical and mental health then simply worrying about a situation that he or she cannot control. Health care researchers have discovered that physical activity is a great outlet for the pressures of daily life. Individuals should try to exercise for 30 minutes at least three times each week. Eliminating junk food and following a healthy diet is also a good idea, as the food one eats significantly contributes to how he or she feels. Individuals whose diets consist of unhealthy fare and who rarely exercise often experience fatigue and mental fog, both of which only compound the problem.

Participating in an enjoyable activity or hobby will also go a long way in reducing the pressure one feels throughout the course of his or her daily life. Whether a person enjoys gardening, reading, or collecting interesting items such as stamps or coins, having something fun and engaging to look forward to will help one cope with stressful situations when they occur.

There are many informative books and websites that offer tips on how to cope with stress and it is wise for those struggling with this problem to avail themselves of such tools. No single technique is effective everyone in every situation. Therefore, one should experiment and try various methods and strategies until the problem is brought under control.




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