Tips On Managing Stress

Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional strain which occurs in all
types of situations. It is not a disease; it is a normal part of
everyone's life. However, stress can adversely affect one's state of
wellness. Manage daily stress and boost your well-being

Identify stress triggers

Individuals should become aware of their stress triggers and
reactions. By doing so, they could learn to avoid some of the triggers
and manage others. For those who have trouble decompressing, certain
coping techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, stress balls, or
meditation have proven effective in stress management.

Build relationships

To improve mental health wellness and manage stress, one needs to
build interpersonal relationships and develop a strong support system.
Developing and maintaining relationships with people around one who
will support and enhance one's life, as well as look out for one's
interests has a significant effect on a person's well-being.

Develop personal time

Another tip that is essential to mental health wellness and stress
management is the concept of 'Me' time. It is important to set aside
time for recreational activities and projects one enjoys and in which
they look forward to participating to relax and refresh. It is also
important to be spontaneous and allow a person's creative ability to
flow. Go to the movies, tackle a crossword, enjoy a walk or run, read
a book, or play chess.

Engage in group activity

Participation in group activities could promote good mental health and
increase a person's sense of well-being is. By joining a club or group
of people who have shared interests, one might not feel isolated or
alone. An individual could form common bonds with people at a gym,
band, dance class, book club, theatre, or singing group.

Volunteer

Volunteering for a cause promotes wellness and stress management.
Whether someone helps out a neighbour or devotes time to hospice care,
they will know their contributions mattered and their efforts were
appreciated.

Develop healthy mind/body

Physical and mental health is closely linked and people tend to feel
more satisfied in life when their body and mind feel good. There is
also a well-known link between physical activity and lower stress
levels. Individuals could help maintain a healthy body by combining
physical activity with a balanced diet to nourish their bodies and
minds, as well as promote stress management.

Sleep

Sleep restores and repairs both the mind and body and is extremely
beneficial for wellness and stress management. An individual should
try to get on a regular sleep schedule and practice good habits to get
better sleep.

Ask for help

When you become overwhelmed and cannot handle everything on your own,
ask for help. When an individual is in crisis, there are services
available that provide an array of assistance.

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