Dealing With Stress

In order to avoid the effects of stress on the body, there are several measures that can be taken to cope, prevent and even reduce stress.  The first step to stress management is recognizing and accepting the current situation. It is only then that an individual can be able to take necessary measures of control. Finding ways to deal better with stress is important as stressful factors and occasions are bound to happen to all in life. One way of dealing with stress is ensuring the goals that one set are realistic. It is also important to set priorities to avoid getting overwhelmed with responsibilities. Day to day activities should be balanced so as to avoid the pressures of meeting deadlines. Allocate appropriate time for going to work, school, spending time with family and friends and resting. Set time aside to do things that keep an individual relaxed. This can be through exercising, taking a bath, listening to music or doing yoga.

 Identifying stressful point sources and avoiding is another way of dealing with stress. These sources can be related to individual habits, friends and attitude. For example, there are some people who due to the nature of the relationship may cause continuous stress to others. Limiting the amount of time that one spends with such kind of people will be critical to preventing stress. In addition, expressing one’s emotions and communicating it as soon a stressful situation arises is healthier than holding it in which increases the amount of stress.

There are certain situations in life that people cannot change, for example, the death of a loved one. In this kind of situation, finding ways to adapt is essential. Dealing with stress in this case will require a person to view the problem differently and adjusting one’s attitude to deal with the situation better. Focusing on the positive side of a bad situation helps keeps things in perspective and find alternative solutions. Lack of enough sleep may contribute to increased stress.  Management of stress also requires people to avoid substances that may cause a person to avoid dealing with an issue.

It is important to note that people deal with stress differently and as such finding ways that are effective to an individual is critical. A person needs to undertake activities which they enjoy most. Dealing with stress demands maintaining a healthy lifestyle in diet, balanced routine, exercise and interact with trustworthy persons and always have an optimistic attitude