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.