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The Strains Of Stress And How To Beat It
Life in the 'fast lane' inevitably has drawbacks, and becoming stressed out is one of them. There is a fine line between stress and distress. Stress is reasonably healthy, as it stretches us to capacity and keeps us on our toes. Dealing with challenges as they present themselves is good for our morale, but when we get the point of overload we cross the line and our modern-day lifestyle often leaves many of us reeling, feeling overwhelmed and under par. If these symptoms continue for more than a short period of time our health can suffer.
The first warning for some of us could be a bout of flu, or the onset of headaches, as the stresses of life place extra strain on our immune system, plus may also affect our digestive system or energy levels. Were we to re-evaluate our runaway lifestyle at this point, and invest time in getting our body back into shape, we might well be able to circumvent the health crisis brewing. Invariably, though, we get up from our sick bed, and go into the ring for the next round. Many of us feel that we have to soldier on, no matter what. There does not seem to be an obvious alternative. Women are particularly prone to this form of martyrdom.
And so we continue, until our body says no more. We all have both physical and mental limits, and the body can only tolerate so much abuse. It is a vicious circle. Because we feel so awful, usual tasks are more demanding, and looking after ourselves is the last thing to consider. When something goes wrong with the car, the warning light goes on, and when you use a computer wrongly it makes a noise or flashes a message, but our poor body fails to communicate its troubles. Most of us wouldn't recognise the body's signals anyway until it was too late.
Here are some tips to help you beat stres -
.Make sure you have some sacred time for yourself: time to think, and time to switch off from your responsibilities.
.Tell your family how you feel, and ask for their support whilst you get yourself sorted out.
.If your stress comes from work, discuss with colleagues how you can make changes, or if you are self-employed you will need to re-evaluate.
.Try to get away, even if it's only for a few days. Sometimes we can see things more clearly from a distance.
.Learn not to take on too much - if you feel fully committed learn to say no.
.Prioritise your responsibilities and see if you can off-load or delegate some of the less important tasks.
.Eat regular wholesome meals and have a supply of nutritious snacks. Don't fall into the trap of missing meals and eating junk food or chocolate instead.
.Take time each week to exercise - you should be doing three or four sessions of exercise per week, even if it's just skipping or a work-out to a video at home.
.Make time each day to relax formally - you will need 15 minutes, with no interruptions. Really switching off is an art, and you may need some instruction or to read a book on the subject.
.Get your partner or a close friend to give you a massage, preferably using some relaxing aromatherapy oils like geranium or lavender.
.Watch an entertaining film or make time to read a good book.
.Make sure you laugh occasionally. Laughter is so good for us, and yet when we get absorbed with problems in life we seem to lose our sense of humour.
.Sing in the bath as this has been shown to positively influence both our brain chemistry, putting us in a happier and more relaxed frame of mind.
.Pay a visit to a good acupuncture clinic - as a few sessions are likely to help you to feel stronger and more able to cope.
.Take some herbal tranquilisers to help you to relax and see things in perspective.
.If you can't see a solution to your current stresses find someone to talk it through with, or get some professional help.
Follow this advice and you'll free yourself from stress for good!
About the Author James Ray is a lifelong fitness fanatic and health nut. He has helped thousands of people across the globe lose weight quickly, safely and effectively. His website supplies the highest quality weight loss supplements designed to help you get that fit, slim body you deserve. www.weightloss-supplements.com
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