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Stress is common, and it happens daily. But everyone deals with stress differently. In today’s email, I will give you three tips for managing life‘s daily stress. Gear up, and get ready to take the stress out of your life.
Most of us say that we’re stressed out at least a few times a day, but what do we actually mean?
Most of us are talking about things that are happening around us, such as work, family troubles, and so on, but stress is a physiological problem. Stress is a mental overload that has physical and psychological consequences.
When stress goes unchecked, it can lead to heart attacks and other cardiovascular disorders.
Stress is a decision in many ways, and you may lessen the amount of stress in your life and the way your brain perceives circumstances by making lifestyle adjustments.
“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.”
– Brian Tracy
1. Get Plenty of Sleep
Sleep is necessary because it allows the body to restore itself, but scientists are still not fully sure why sleep is so important. When you’re constantly anxious, it’s likely that you won’t get enough sleep, which throws your entire body out of whack. If a doctor suspects you are depressed, one of the first questions they will ask is if you have had any trouble sleeping. With this in mind, sleep loss is a stressor in and of itself.
2. Maintain Your Social Circle
A strong social network has been found in numerous studies to help guard against mental overload. Scientists have done many studies using animals, and they’ve discovered that pulling a primate away from its usual group causes the most stress.
Maintaining a supportive social circle can help you get through difficult times, lower your heart rate when stressed, and alleviate anxiety and sadness.
3. Think Positive Thoughts
Some research suggests that thinking positive thoughts and employing affirmations on a daily basis can help us modify our stress response. Michael Phelps of the University of California, Los Angeles, invented the first PET scanner in 1996, which he utilized to investigate the brains of OCD patients. Over the course of 10 weeks, these scans were taken before and after behavioral and cognitive therapy.
The results showed a decrease in abnormal brain activity. While there is no solid proof, positive affirmations may help you deal with stressful situations more firmly. Also, your self-talk can drastically change your thoughts and beliefs about yourself.
Read more about self-talk here.
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