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5 Practical (and easy) ways to reduce stress
Make your stress response work in your favor
Stress is a useful warning sign that we may be pushing it too far. It is important to learn to recognize and respond to it.
- Becoming aware of what triggers a stress response can help us avoid or deal with them.
- Look after your body physically to build resilience to stress. Eating sensibly, sleeping well and taking regular breaks can help our bodies function better.
- Make healthy changes to your routine. If certain people cause us to feel uncomfortable, perhaps reduce the amount of time we see them.
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Understanding Stress
- Dealing with Stress is imperative as it is unavoidable in modern life.
- Our work, family and our finances create daily stress and other external factors (like politics and terrorism) co...
Your Perception About Stress
With stress, the mind and the body are intrinsically linked. You can view stress as something that is wreaking havoc on your body (and it can) or as something that is giving you the strength and energy to overcome adversity.
Exposure to Stress
Regular exposure to stress in small quantities can prepare us to handle a big stressful event in our lives. Prepare yourself for stress by self-education about the stressful event, by doing some physically stressful activities like completing a marathon, or something you dread, like giving a speech.
Repeated exposure to mildly stressful conditions can alter your body’s biological response to stress, making you manage stress in a better way.
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Fear of Not Fitting In
The fear of rejection is ingrained in us.
Overcome this by understanding that people want to know you listen to their ideas and concerns. Your team will appreciate knowing you will ...
Fear of Feeling Stuck
You are able to rise above this fear. We all want to feel that we can be promoted and rewarded in a company.
Ask yourself: What does my boss’s boss want and need? How can I contribute with my skills, expertise and results?
Fear of Being Disliked
It's a human trait to seek the attention and praise of others.
When you genuinely find something to like in others, they usually respond in kind. Be friendly to everyone. Be confident you are a likable person.
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Stress-busting techniques
- Establish regular times for when you eat, sleep, read, exercise, grocery shop and so on.
- Look after your health, with healthy food, regular exercise and calm times ...
Make stress management fun
- Sweat out your stress with a high intensity workout. Or do the opposite: completely wind down in a tai chi class.
- Spend time with someone who makes you laugh.
- Grab some pencils and a colouring book. While you’re colouring in, you are slowing your thoughts and using your creativity.
- Dance around the house to your favourite music.
- Head outside for fresh air and a close encounter with the natural environment.
- Turning off your screens and devices can help you switch off your thinking. On the flip side, watching a funny movie or talking to someone on Facetime can help you feel better too.
- Eat a banana or a potato. These foods have potassium, which can improve your body’s energy and recovery.
- Find a repetitive activity, such as knitting, wood carving or making jewellery. The simple act of repeating a skill with your hands can relieve stress.