Stress Management
What can I do about stress?
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. While some stress is normal and even necessary, too much of it can affect your quality of life and your health. You can reduce the effects of stress by identifying its causes in your life, understanding and accepting what you can control and what you can't, and learning stress management skills.
Stress affects each of us differently, and the most effective ways to relieve it are different for each person. You can try different methods to find out which ones work best for you. Some techniques for relieving stress include:
Exercise
Regular physical activity is one of the most effective stress management techniques.Writing
Research shows that expressing yourself in writing can be a very effective way to reduce your stress level.Expressing your feelings
Talking, laughing, crying, and expressing anger are normal parts of the emotional healing process.Doing something you enjoy.
A hobby or other healthy leisure activity that is meaningful to you can help you relax. Volunteer work or work that helps others can be a powerful stress reliever.Body-centered relaxation.
This includes breathing exercises, muscle relaxation exercises, massage, aromatherapy, yoga, and the traditional Chinese relaxation exercises tai chi and qi gong.Mindfulness activities.
These include learning how to relax your body through self-hypnosis, meditation, imagery exercises, listening to relaxing music, and using humor to reduce stress.
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