Health - Identify And Beat Stress
Ways to Beat Stress
Stress is very common in our lives. We are always on the go,
rushing from our homes to our jobs, taking care of the kids and
trying to balance everything in our lives. Don't let stress take
over. Stress can be controlled if we discipline ourselves and
understand what is causing it and how we can overcome it. Here
are some tips.
Figure out why you are stressed out. It can be a specific
project that you are working on at your job, it can be a
coworker, or a spouse. Figure out what is causing you stress.
You might find that you can make changes to your life to lower
your stress. If the reasons of your stress are less apparent to
you then you may want to keep a journal. Jot down the times that
you feel stress. Once you have recorded many instances of
stress, you will probably see a pattern and will be able to find
the cause.
There are also things to avoid if you are stressed. Try to limit
your caffeine intake. You don't want to be wired. Try soothing
teas or natural drinks. You also want to stay away from alcohol.
Alcohol will calm you down, but it may also disrupt your sleep
patterns and you don't want to trade one bad habit for another.
Stress also can be lowered by eating right and routine exercise.
So make sure you are eating fresh fruits and vegetables everyday
and avoid processed and fast foods. Also join a gym and take out
your stress on the treadmill or stairmaster. So if you are
suffering from stress follow the above tips to avoid it.