Why am i posting this article today is because stress have got a big impact on our health.Below is some of the thing what stress can do to your health:
1.Migranes Headaches
2.Muscle tension eg. stiff neck,shoulders
3.Heart attack and Heart blood pressure
4.Many types of cancer are stress related
5.Insomnia
6.Ulcers
7. It has been learned that stress and disease can actually change the shape of our blood cells.Normal healthy cells are smooth,round.These happy cells do their job well and can help you to stay healthy.While the stress cells are somewhat distorted in shape and look curled up and don't function near as well as the happy round cells.Picture of healthy and stress cells.
As you can see,the effect of stress is very damaging to ourselves.We only thought that stress is a normal thingy for us to experience.YES it is a normal thing but once it gets to often, better watch out for the effect!
So how can you lead a less stressful life?
Here is how:
1.A regular viewing of relaxation video 3 times per week can reduce the risk up to 35% (American Heart Association)
2.Relaxation and exercise are probably the best immediate stress management techniques available.
3.One thing at a time.
This is the simplest and best way to start reducing your stress, and you can start today. Right now. Focus as much as possible on doing one thing at a time. Clear your desk of distractions. Pick something to work on. Need to write a report? Do only that. Remove distractions such as phones and email notifications while you’re working on that report. If you’re going to do email, do only that. This takes practice, and you’ll get urges to do other things. Just keep practicing and you’ll get better at it.
4.Simplify your schedule.
A hectic schedule is a major cause of high stress. Simplify by reducing the number of commitments in your life to just the essential ones. Learn to say no to the rest — and slowly get out of commitments that aren’t beneficial to you. Schedule only a few important things each day, and put space between them. Get out of meetings when they aren’t absolutely essential. Leave room for down time and fun.
5.Get moving.
Do something each day to be active — walk, hike, play a sport, go for a run, do yoga. It doesn’t have to be grueling to reduce stress. Just move. Have fun doing it.
6.Have a blast!
Have fun each day, even if it’s just for a few minutes.I also like to play sports or going to the gym. Board games are fun. Sex, again, can be a fun activity. Whatever you choose, be sure to laugh.
7.Do something calming.
What do you enjoy that calms you down? For many people, it can be the “get moving” activity discussed above. But it could also be taking a nap, or a bath, or reading, or having sex (which can also be considered a “get moving” activity if you do it for longer than 5 minutes). Other people are calmed by housework or yardwork. Some people like to meditate, or take a nature walk. Find your calming activity and try to do it each day.
8.Simplify your finances.
Finances can be a drain on your energy and a major stressor. If that’s true with you, figure out ways to simplify things. Automate savings and bill payments and debt payments. Spend less by going shopping (at malls or online) much less. Find ways to have fun that don’t involve spending money.
9.Get creative.
Throwing yourself into a creative activity is another great way to de-stress and to prevent stress. I like writing, but others like to paint or play music or sketch or make pottery or do interior design or build things.
10.Declutter.
This is a favorite of mine. I like to take 20-30 minutes and just go through a room, getting rid of stuff we don’t use or need anymore. I look around at anything that’s cluttering up a room, and get rid of it or find a better place for it. When I’m done, I have a nice, peaceful enviornment for work, play, and living. Do this a little at a time — it can be one of your “fun activities”.
So,there you go on how to lead a less stressful life. I hope you are able to gain something here which can be applied to your daily lives.Till then..
Cheers,
Fidi Firdaus
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