What is stress? Where does it come from? How can I avoid it?
Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand, both good or bad.
Many different things cause stress. They range from physical fears to emotional worries. Some of the most common stress sources are:
- Survival Stress: When you’re afraid that someone or something may hurt you, your body naturally responds with fight or flight instincts.
- Internal Stress: Do you ever find yourself worrying about things that don’t matter, or won’t affect you till later on? This type of stress is brought upon by yourself. We need to learn not to stress about things that are out of our control.
- Environmental Stress: This stress is caused by noise or pressure from work or family.
- Fatigue and Overwork: This kind of stress builds up in your body and can be very harmful. It’s caused by working too much, not knowing how to manage your time, and not taking time to relax. People feel this is out of their control, but it isn’t!
Eliminate stress!
- Take a deep breath! Take a break, give yourself something to enjoy.
- Ask yourself: “what’s the worst thing that can happen to me?” Analyze the situation, and remind yourself that one task will not make or break your whole life.
- Share your problems and concerns with someone close to you.
- Get organized! Maybe start using a planner
- Learn to say no; you can’t do everything you’re asked.
- Be thankful! This helps your state of mind.
- Listen to music, and get a drink of water.
- Most importantly: RELAX.
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