Tips for Managing Stress

Different experts define ;Stress in different forms the World Health Organization (WHO) defines stress as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation and as per the mind.org.uk stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Similarly, our Training Consultant Akshay Agarwal says that stress is nothing else but the difference between the ideal self and the real self. Before we dig deeper into the topic ;what is stress?, and ;how to manage stress effectively? lets understand the terms ideal self and real self.

Ideal Self

The term ;ideal self can be defined as a person you wish to be. This person possesses the traits or qualities you are striving to acquire. It's the person you picture yourself as being if everything you wish to be.

Real Self

Your self-concept is shaped in part by how much you accept and value yourself. Numerous things, such as how you compare yourself to other people, how others view you, and your place in society, can have an impact on your self-esteem.

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Tips to Cope with Stress

Many of us deal with issues that can be emotionally difficult, challenging, and upsetting for both adults and children. Physical separation is one of the public health measures that might worsen feelings of loneliness and isolation as well as stress and worry. Reducing stressed feelings and symptoms can be tackled by learning coping mechanisms and receiving the appropriate treatment and support. However, some common symptoms are as follows

• Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests;
• Difficulty sleeping or having nightmares;
• Feelings of fear, shock, sorrow, concern, or frustration;
• Physical side effects, including rashes on the skin, headaches, and stomach issues
• Getting worse for long-term health issues
• A decline in mental health issues
• Growing consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

3 Tips to Manage Stress

Everybody experiences stress—at work, at home, or school. Sometimes, bad interactions with others, an excessive workload, or inconveniences like receiving projects with tight due dates might lead us to feel extremely anxious. You may manage your stress with the aid of these three easy approaches.

1. Positive Self-Talk

We all have a habit of talking to ourselves! We talk to ourselves most of the time, but occasionally we speak out. Self-talk may be either negative or positive, such as "I'll never get better" "I'm so stupid" "I can do this" or "Everything will be OK." Negative self-talk leads to further stress, hence you may learn to control your stress by practising positive self-talk. You may learn to replace negative ideas with good ones with practice.

2. Emergency Stress-Stoppers

There are things you may do as an emergency stress reliever to assist you reduce tension. Certain situations may call for different stress relievers, and sometimes combining them might be beneficial.

Here are some stress relievers:

• Before you speak or respond, take your time.
• Breathe deeply and slowly for a few moments until you feel your body lose up a little.
• Go for a walk, even if it's only to and from the bathroom. It could allow you some time to reflect.
• Try a little prayer or meditation.
• Divide complex issues into manageable chunks. One step at a time, please.
• Exercise or engage in physical activity. An excellent way to combat stress is to exercise.

3. Stress-Busting Activities

If you can, spend ten or fifteen minutes doing something that lifts your spirits when you're feeling stressed. You might be able to try some of these stress-relieving activities:

• Play outside with your children or pets
• Go for a stroll in the outdoors; meditate or do yoga
• Work in the garden or on a home renovation project
• Go for a mental walk, jog, or bike ride
• Read a book, short story, or magazine
• Meet a friend for coffee or dinner

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