Stress
Dealing with stress
The secret is to stay in control.Try to identify the events or situations that cause stress and if possible change or avoid them. Sometimes you are not able to do so and an alternative is to change how you react.
There are several strategies that may help
- When possible avoid confrontation – at work or at home
- Delegate, never take on more than you can cope with
- Set realistic goals
- Learn to be more assertive, say NO
- Try to look at change as a positive challenge, not a threat
- Find humour in stressful situations
- Exercise on a regular basis
- Eat a healthy well balance diet
- Get enough sleep
- Ask for help – from friends, family or professionals.
Temporary stress goes away when the situation is resolved, and it can often be reduced by relaxing, going for a walk, talking with friends, enjoying a social event or a hobby.
Long term or chronic stress is much harder to deal with, it can lead to other illnesses that may need treatment, and it is important to seek medical help from your doctor or other health professional.
There are other therapies may also be helpful; counselling, psychotherapy, aromatherapy and reflexology. Simple stretching and breathing exercises may help to relax tension and relieve pain.