Stress can take a toll on your physical, mental as well as emotional well-being. Use effective techniques to manage your stress and enhance your emotional wellbeing.
"Tough times never last, but tough people do." ~Robert H. Schuller
Stress has become an integral part of modern life, as everyone experiences it to some degree. According to the definition by the WHO, stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a tough situation. It is a natural human response that prompts physical and mental reactions to life experiences. A little bit of it is good, as it pushes us to perform daily activities, but too much of it can harm your physical and mental well-being.
Anything from everyday responsibilities, be it from work or family can trigger stress. It may be caused by abnormal pressure, whether from an increased workload, financial issues or an argument with a family member. When you feel anxious or overwhelmed by stress, you need to take the right steps to address the challenges and threats causing those feelings. This approach will make you feel less overwhelmed and reinforce your emotional well-being.
Why Do You Need to Learn How to Cope with Stress?
As I have observed in many cases, stress is one of the major causes of the most prominent health problems in modern times, like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Preventing and managing stress are necessary to lower the risk of getting affected by the above-mentioned health issues.
Managing stress has many advantages :
Better mental health
Improved sleep quality
Better weight management
Reduced muscle tension
Reduced risk of heart disease
Improved mood and concentration
Improved executive functioning
Get along better with family and friends
Major Signs of Stress
Determine whether you are experiencing stress by recognising its signs. Spotting these signs will prompt you to address your stress before it further harms your emotional well-being.
Here are the notable physical signs of stress:
Headaches
Lethargy
Upset digestion
Tense muscles
Weight gain or loss
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Weakened immune system
Some of the well-known mental signs of stress are:
Anger
Worry
Irritation
Depression
Lost focus
7 Tips to Manage Your Stress and Improve Your Emotional Well-Being
It’s natural to experience stress once in a while, but you need to take appropriate measures if you experience it too often or too strongly. Stress management and resilience building are crucial for your health and long-term well-being. Learn to limit and manage your stress to improve your quality of life and make it more pleasant and fulfilling.
Here are some suggestions that I have derived from my extensive experience while working as a Life Coach over many years:
1. Identify and Address Signs of Stress
Your body sends signals that it’s stressed. Learn to recognize them and take prompt action to counter their effects. If you feel muscle tension, then try yoga and spa treatments. Practice mindfulness and meditate for mental peace. If you are facing problems with sleep, optimise your sleep routine and practice sleep hygiene for better sleep quality. Take a similar approach towards other signs of stress that you come across.
2. Practice Self Care
Make self-care an integral part of your lifestyle. It’s not selfish or self-indulgent to prioritise yourself along with your responsibilities. Commit to self-care to improve your overall well-being all around. It keeps you healthy and makes you capable of doing all the things you need to and want to accomplish to make your day productive and fulfilling.
3. Embrace Relationships
Stay connected with your friends, family and colleagues while also putting optimal efforts into building new relationships. Humans are social animals and relationships are proven to be vital for our mental and emotional well-being. Having a person to share your thoughts with or being a person to talk with can be reassuring and calming.
4. Manage Your Time Better
Poor time management is one of the leading causes of stress. Lack of time makes it hard to stay calm and focused. It may also become a hurdle to socialising and getting enough sleep. Learn to manage your time to prevent stress and implement effective time management strategies to achieve a better work-life balance.
5. Change Your Perspective
See problems or stress causing challenges through a different lens. Changing the way we observe, think and respond is an effective way to boost stress resilience. Suppose you come across a person with rude or aggressive behaviour, instead of charging against them, take a moment to reflect on what might be happening in that person’s life. You will be able to stay calm and composed due to a changed perspective, which will prevent triggering your stress.
6. Follow a Healthy Lifestyle
In this highly competitive era and fast-paced world, following a balanced and healthy lifestyle has become more important than ever. Do regular exercise, follow a balanced diet, avoid sugar and alcohol, stay as close as possible to nature and prefer natural products to increase your resistance to stress.
7. Seek Help From Others
Relationships, health, work and money are crucial for our lives, but they are also the major reasons for stress for most of us. Talk to friends and family, or other trusted individuals in your life, to learn from their experience and gain valuable insights to manage your stress. Consult a professional life coach if stress is affecting your well-being significantly and you are not able to contain it.
You can’t completely eliminate stress from your life but you can prevent it from getting out of your control. Use the above-mentioned stress management techniques to attain emotional well-being and lead a happy and fulfilling life.
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Prior to her journey as a coach, Smita had extensive experience of 14 years as a corporate and business strategy professional with Fortune 500 companies. She is also a speaker at various public forums, a published writer, and an Amazon bestselling author.
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