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Stress of a New Baby

sky — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:21:04 +0000

Bringing home a new baby can be a joyful and stressful experience. The birth of a baby challenges you in many ways: hormonally, physically, emotionally, socially, psychologically, and financially. Well meaning friends and family may also add to your stress levels. That is why it is important for you and your mate to learn effective techniques to manage your stress naturally.

Here are some tips you should keep in mind-these tips will help you make a smoother transition throughout your baby’s first year.

*Establish a good plan for dealing with the new baby, other children and well meaning visitors. Plan a schedule for who is going to get up in the middle of the night. Late night feedings can become overwhelming when the mother is exhausted or sleep deprived.

*Get as much rest as you can during the day. Sleeping when the baby sleeps is time-tested advice and it works.

*Have someone help you with the baby. Do not try to be a super mom. Being a super mom can make you feel overwhelmed.

*Eat healthy foods. Avoid caffeine.

*Exercise moderately helps to release endorphins that will improve your mood

*Make time for yourself away from the baby and other children

*Don’t hesitate to call on friends, family or hire someone to help as much as possible.

*Stick to a daily schedule or “to-do” list as much as possible. However, remain flexible as you adapt to your baby’s ever-changing needs.

*Involve the new father and other siblings in the care and feeding of the new baby as much as possible. Siblings need to bond with the new baby in a loving and caring way.

*Join online parenting support groups

*Make time to rejuvenate and relax daily

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Clutter and Stress

sky — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:09:23 +0000

Your home is your sanctuary and a refuge from the demands of the outside world. It is supposed to be a place where you can relax and unwind after a hard day of work, school or other stressful activities. However if your home is disorganized and cluttered, it can have a negative affect on your overall well-being.

Living in a cluttered environment can steadily drain of your energy and life focus. The clutter can overwhelm you and subtly contribute to increasing your stress levels. A messy home or workplace can be a constant visual and mental reminder of how much work you have left undone. Environmental disorganization can lead to mental and physical stagnation, which can have a negative affect on so many other areas of your life.

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Toxic Relationships Stress

sky — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:22:34 +0000

Dealing with toxic people in your life can lead to a very stressful existence. Toxic people cannot only make your social life miserable. The stress from dealing with them can make you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally ill. The stress can be so overwhelming it can affect your overall health status.

Toxic people can be found everywhere. They can be at your workplace, school or even in the home. Dealing with toxic relatives can add additional stress to your life than with non-family members. You know the old saying, “You can change jobs or schools but we cannot change your relatives.”

Some toxic people you will be able to avoid or eliminate them from your life, while other people are not so easy to get rid of. The best thing to do is to learn how to reduce tensions between you and the toxic person.

Some ways to reduce stress level when dealing with toxic people are:

*Learn assertive communications to draw appropriate boundaries
*Learn to use the word “no” and stick to your decision
*Avoid discussion issues that tend to cause conflict
*Don’t try to change them to your way of thinking
*Accept them as they are with all their flaws
*Change your reactions to the other person’s bad behaviors
*Try to look at the positive qualities of the other person instead of the negatives.
*Learn to relaxation and calming techniques. This will help you to change the way you look at things, then the things you look at change.
*Learn effective ways to detach from toxic people and situations

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Breakup Stress

sky — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:38:42 +0000

Ending a relationship can be a very stressful experience. It is not easy ending a relationship, especially if you have been dating this person long term.
Breakups are painful and difficult for everyone involve. It can be especially painful when you waited too long to end an unsatisfying relationship. You may have held on to the relationship hoping the other person would change their ways. Perhaps you were hoping against hope that the difficult circumstances shadowing the relationship would finally be resolved. Perhaps you finally accepted the fact that you and the other person have different goals, dreams and expectation. Nevertheless, you have concluded that the relationship was not meant to be.

You may have repeatedly gone over the pros and cons of ending your relationship with this person. You do not want to hurt the other person or be involved in a horrible scene. You just want to end the relationship without the drama. Depending on the circumstances and the person’s temperament, the best thing to do is to meet with the person and let them know it is over. If you believe that the person may cause a scene, perhaps being in a public place might deter them. Whichever location you decide to tell the person, you should keep breakup statement brief and courteous. There is no need to be mean just to devastate them. It is best to end the relationship on good terms.

On the other hand, if you are the one being dumped, it may be hard to accept the fact that this person does not want to be with you anymore. Perhaps you had hoped that this person was the one you would be together forever. Perhaps you may feel that if your former boyfriend/girlfriend gave you another chance, things would be different. Perhaps you worry that you did something wrong to make he or she feel this way. Whatever the reason the person gives you for the breakup, it is best to accept his or her decision and move on with your life. You cannot make a person love you. You cannot make a person stay with you. They have to be with you because that is where his or her heart is.

Things you should do or not do after breaking up with someone:
·    Do not string the person along
·    Do not give the person hope when there is no hope
·    Move on with your life and wish the your EX the best
·    Don’t get in an argument as you why you won’t take them back
·    Do not continue intimate relationships with your former lover. It would only confuse them.

Things you should or should not do after someone has broken up with you:

·    Do not call the other person to beg them to take you back. Begging will only drive them further away
·    Allow yourself to grieve or cry if you must
·    Seek emotional support from friends, family or counseling
·    Keep a journal to work out your feelings. Do not mail this letter to your ex
·    Take good care of yourself
·    Get plenty of rest, eat right
·    Try to continue your normal activities to keep your mind off the other person

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Death as a major cause of stress

sky — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:40:42 +0000

Death of a loved one, friend or even a pet is a major cause of stress. The feelings of loss can be overwhelmingly devastating and immobilizing. Death is an emotionally, mentally, and physically draining experience. The bereaved one may have feelings of intense sorrow and hopelessness. They may have difficult getting through the stages of grief.

Experts believe that grieving is normal. Grieving is necessary in order for people to accept a deep loss and carry on with their lives. Working through the stages of grief can be extremely painful and stressful, but necessary to ensure the person’s overall physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. If people do not allow themselves to grief the loss, the grief may become bottled up inside of them. Bottled up emotions can lead to physical and mental illnesses later on.

While No two people grieve in the exact same way, some people may need medical intervention and medications to help them get through the grieving process, while others may not need medical intervention to cope. The grieving process can take some time. How long it takes depends on the bereaved person’s coping mechanisms, and the circumstances surrounding the death. If the bereaved person has unresolved issues with the person who died, the grieving process can take many years. In general, though, it usually takes one to two years to get through the stages of grief.

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Marital Separation and Divorce Stress

sky — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:43:46 +0000

Marital separation and divorce are major causes of stress in our society. Divorce brings with it many negative emotions even when the separation is amicable. Some of these emotions can lead to stressful situations that may interfere with people’s ability to function in their every day lives. Divorce can be painful experience for everyone involved. It can also affect the children, extended family members, friends, and even pets.

The sources of stress during a divorce are numerous. The former family life has to be restructured and daily tasks and responsibilities have to be reassigned. Some days, it can be difficult to come to an agreement with the estranged spouse on the division of household possessions, property, finances, and child support and visitation rights. It is important for everyone to relax and remain levelheaded during this time.

Ways of handling your stress during the separation and divorce process:

•    Pamper Yourself
•    Exercise and eat right
•    Talk to Supportive Friends and family
•    Stop beating yourself up over past failures
•    Find a supportive network for the children
•    Learn relaxation techniques
•    learn to let it go and move on with your life
•    Don’t make hasty decisions
•    Seek professional counseling to mediate resolutions
•    Don’t speak badly about your former spouse
•    Don’t rush back into the dating world

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Job Loss Stress and Fears

sky — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:41:03 +0000

Losing a job is one of the most stressful life event. It is listed in the top five of stressful life events. During this tough economy and global recession, almost everyone is concern about financial loss and job loss. People have loss their jobs due to layoffs. People’s retirement plans have loss value. People have loss their life saving due to investment fraud. People are losing their homes. People who have jobs or saving fear financial loss too.

It is an extremely shocking, frightening and stressful time for some people worldwide. It has affected people’s self-esteem and ability to provide for their families and futures. People have become more fearful anxious and worried. In addition, Job loss can affect people’s overall health, relationships and mental well-being.

Ways to take care of yourself during the stress of a job loss:

*Exercise
*Eat right
*Get enough sleep
*keep a positive attitude
*Seek emotional support
*Join professional job networks
*Make a vision board
*Meditation and self-hypnosis
*Listen to relaxing music
*Make positive affirmation cards

If you have lost your job, eliminating stress easily and naturally will help you to be more focus and in control of your destiny. You will be able to attract more positive things, people, resources and opportunities.

I highly recommend learning effective relaxations techniques and using the Laws of Attraction. Several of my friends were able to find new careers after learning these techniques.

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Caregiver Stress

sky — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:36:19 +0000

Caring for a sick, elderly or disabled family member or friend can be an extremely stressful lifestyle. A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need. An informal or family caregiver is usually responsible for helping the chronically sick, elderly or disabled person with basic daily tasks. The person receiving the care may have serious medical conditions and are unable to care for him or herself at home. Informal or family caregivers usually assist the patient with many activities such as:

*taking medicine
*keeping track of medical appointments
*keeping the house clean, buying groceries and paying bills
*cooking and feeding the patient
*bathing, dressing and helping the patient use the toilet
*provide emotional, psychological support
*help find social or government services
*dealing with other family members

Informal caregivers are not paid. They work long stressful hours without a break. They may be the sole caregivers. They may have difficulty getting other family members or friends to help care for the patient. They may have to care for their spouses and children while caring for the patient.

Being a caregiver can become a very demanding and stressful responsibility. Caregivers without emotional, psychological and social support services can easily burnout. Therefore, it is very important for the caregiver to find ways to reduce or eliminate their stress by learning effective stress reduction techniques.

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Moving to a new location

sky — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:25:53 +0000

Moving is in the top 10 causes of stressful life events. Relocating can be stressful because our homes are a source of emotional security and physical protection. Our homes with its accumulated possessions provide us with a sense of belonging. Going through our possessions can trigger both good and bad memories of a life we once lived. It can be stressful to leave our friends, extended family members and communities behind us. Moreover, the whole strain of packing, unpacking, heavy lifting and to do lists can be physically, mentally and an emotionally draining process.

Moving can be very stressful for every member of the family including pets. It can be hard for children to readjust to a new environment, new friends and new schools. Pets may have difficulty adjusting to the new surroundings. Sometimes animals may develop behavioral problems due to losing their sense of where things belong. Moving can also be stressful on couples and put an added strain on the relationship.

Finding ways to reduce the stress of moving can be a key making a successful physcial and emotional transition to the new location.

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The Stress of Dating

sky — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:59:34 +0000

For some people trying to maintain a dating life can be extremely stressful. It is exhausting going on endless dates searching for the right person. The stress of dating can become overwhelming for anyone especially for single parents. Single parents families may be juggling many more responsibilities and difficulties than a dating person without children. Single parent daters may be dealing with:

•    trying to spend quality time raising children
•    difficulties at work
•   finding enough time for household chores and other responsibilities
•   dealing with children’s homework, school problems and peer relationships
•   visitation, custody and support problems
•   ongoing conflicts between the single parent and the non custodial parent
•   guilt about taking away valuable time from children
•   added cost of paying for babysitters
•   not getting enough help from extended family members
•   problems arising from the parents dating or entering new relationships
•   when to introduce the children to the new boyfriend or girlfriend

Many of the above factors can add considerable stress to an already stressful lifestyle of single parenting. While it is understandable that the single parent wants to find a suitable mate, they have to considered how their dating lives affect their children’s lives.

Most children may not adapt well to the parent introducing another person into their lives. They may view the parents’ dates as a competition for the parent’s attention and affection. Therefore, it is vitally important to slowly introduce the children to the person you are dating. This person should be someone you are serious about and plan to marry. Children should not be exposed to everyone you date just serious ones.

Ideally the best time to introduce the children to the serious person you are dating is when the children are grown. For most people waiting this long to introduce the children may not be a viable option. Nevertheless, making the transition from a single parent household to blended family is an important decision, which should not be taken lightly or done in haste.

Careful planning is the key to reducing stress for these families. Good stress management skills would be extremely helpful tools for single parents, their children and the future life partner. Since single parent families are already living stressful lives, effective stress management skills can ease their anxiety, help them to better adapt through the transition, and help them to make better life decisions.

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Driving Stress

sky — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:26:45 +0000

Commuting daily by car can be stressful because so many unforeseen situations can arise. Traffic jams, construction delays, breakdowns, unsafe road conditions, disruptive passengers and irresponsible drivers can increase a person’s stress levels. Increase stress levels might cause a person to use their vehicles in a destructive manner, placing their lives in danger, and putting society at risk.

Aggressive drivers could be suffering from stress and/or road rage disorder. It is important that they learn how to eliminate their stress levels effectively, easily and permanently.

Ways drivers can reduce stress:

*Listen to relaxing music or audio tapes
*breath deeply
*get enough rest before the trip
*give yourself enough time for the trip
*do not take drivers’ mistakes personally
*make sure you car is in good working order
*avoid distractions or multitasking
*keep you mind on the road
*take care of your health
*find a good emotional support network
*take time to think before you react negatively on the road

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Teenagers and Stress

sky — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:46:00 +0000

Being a teenager today can be very stressful. You have many responsibilities, pressures, social demands, frustrations, and higher expectations to deal with than previous generations. You or someone close to you may be experiencing:

*peer pressure get involved in illegal and/or rebellious activities
*peer and media pressure to conform to certain lifestyles and dress codes
*being teased and bullied school or on the internet
*various hormonal, physical and emotional changes to their bodies
*doubts, fears and insecurities and negative images about their body and abilities
*worries about separation, divorce and/or the family’s emotional, physical and financial instability
*responsibilities, frustrations and high expectations from school, work, and family obligations
*taking on too many extracurricular activities and pressures to get into the right colleges
*not having a good support system to discuss their problems and concerns
*not having good time management skills
*inadequate coping skills to deal with stress
*demands and frustrations from friends, dating and siblings reveries
*electronic video, cell phones and internet devices can be an added source of stress

When teenagers lack appropriate skills to release stress, they may become involved in destructive ways to release stress. Stress and anxiety can become overwhelming for a teenager ill prepared to cope with stress and life’s problems. Unresolved Stress can cause teens to act out in unhealthy and dangerous ways. Stress can lead to withdrawal, depression, illnesses, aggression, inappropriate sexual behavior and drug and alcohol abuse.

Ways to for teens release stress:

*Make healthier food choices add omega 3 oils to diet
*get enough rest and exercise
*Listen to relaxing music
*get a massage
*learn Meditation
*Avoid bad associations and influences
*Associate with positive uplifting people
*Set realistic expectations about time management and activities
*learn positive affirmations to eliminate negative self-talk
*write in a journal
*find a supportive network to discuss your concerns
*learn to be assertive
*Love and believe in yourself

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Chronic illness and Conditions

sky — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:14:44 +0000

Chronic illness and disabling conditions can be a major source of ongoing stress. Chronic illness is any disease or condition that lasts for months, years, or a lifetime. A chronic illness can affect a person’s overall health and lifestyle. It can lead to feeling of loss of control over body, feelings of isolation, feeling of being down in the dumps, feelings of resentment and guilt, sense of hopelessness and concerns about mortality. Chronic illness can cause a significant amount of stress. Some of the factors which cause stress are:

* Dealing with the high cost of prescription medications
* Having to take too much prescription medication
* Having to depend on medication to control
* Dealing with the high cost of medical care
* Having to undergo strange and expensive procedures and diagnostic tests
* Not having enough medical coverage or no medical insurance
* Having to deal with a new diet
* Dealing with the side effects of certain medications or procedures
* The stress of making many lifestyle changes
* Having to depend on others for normal daily functions
* Depending on medical equipment for survival
* Not having adequate emotional support systems
* Loss of dreams, ambitions and goals
* Living with the signs and symptoms of their illness or condition
* Financial concerns and limited economic resources
* Inadequate coping mechanisms leading to mood changes
* lack of adequate knowledge about the disease or condition or expected outcome
* Limited access to highly qualified, informed and affordable health care

Managing stress can be crucial to minimizing the symptoms of any disease or disabling condition and may improves emotional outlook. Stress management techniques may be use in conjunction with your overall medical treatment plan. Managing stress in chronic conditions includes having effective psychological, material and economic resources available, and emotional support systems in place. Learning adequate coping strategies can help to reduce the stress of individuals and their families face when dealing with stressful life events.

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Planning a wedding

sky — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:36:20 +0000

Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times for you and your future partner. You have numerous important decisions and choices to make about the wedding. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out from numerous stressors. These stressors can come from:

•   Couples getting on each other’s nerves
•   uncooperative vendors
•    Petty quarreling from divorced family members and friends
•   Your parents
•   Out of control expenses
•   Doubts about your future partner and/or unresolved issues
•   Meeting wedding deadlines
•   Work obligations
•   Blending the two families together
•   Dealing with step parenting issues
•    Too many well meaning people giving advice about wedding
•   Perfectionism about wedding arrangements and details

Some or all of these factors may make you feel so overwhelmed. You may even begin having thoughts about elopement. Do not worry some stressful feelings and thoughts are normal ones. However, learning effective techniques to manage stress can be the key to turning the wedding planning process into a positive experience for both you and your partner.

To reduce stress you must first manage those sources of stress within your control

•    Seek pre-martial counseling to discuss unresolved issues and expectations
•    Spend quality time with your future partner. Make one date night and avoid talking about the wedding
•    Don’t expect perfection about the arrangement
•    Keep within your budget
•    Time management skills
•    Make time to take care of yourself. Eat right and get proper exercise
•    Join online wedding planning support groups
•    Plan appropriate gathering for the two families to meet
•    Find cooperative vendors who are able to meet the deadlines
•    Delegate responsibilities to reliable friends, family members or    experienced professionals
•    Set appropriate boundaries with bickering family members and friends
•    Say ‘no’ to what you don’t want and ‘yes’ to what you do want

When planning a wedding there may be certain stressors, which make you feel out of control. However, you can always control your reactions and perceptions in these situations.

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Children moving out of the home can be a significant cause of stress

sky — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:52:51 +0000

Many parents spend their lives preparing their children to lead independent productive lives. When that day comes and the last child finally leaves home, this can cause a significant amount of stress. Empty nest is a form of separation stress or emotional loss.

Some parents may suffer mild, moderate stress while others may suffer major stress. The amount of stress a parent suffers often depends on the parent’s readiness to let go, the quality of support systems they have in place and the effectiveness of their relaxation techniques.

The parents who have a great deal of difficulty adjusting to an empty nest may suffer from a psychological condition called, “Empty Nest Syndrome”. They may have feelings of uselessness, a loss of control, loss of identity and difficulty filling the void left by the child’s absence. If these parents are unable to resolve these feelings, they should seek the advice of their health care provider.

Ways to can ease the stress of an empty nest are:

*Take time to relax and do something special for yourself
*Write a list all of the things you have wanted to do
* Rekindle your romance with your spouse or significant other
* Join a support group
*Join a club and participate in new hobbies and activities
* Volunteer to help others
*Rejoin the job market
*Take up yoga, meditation and exercise

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Single Parent Stress

sky — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:38:26 +0000

Stress can strike anyone. However, single parents are particularly susceptible to becoming overwhelmed by it. Single parents carry enormous responsibilities on their shoulders. They have the pressures of making a living, caring for the home and raising the children alone. Keeping up with all these responsibilities can be an extremely daunting task. Most single parents barely have time for themselves or a social life. This can lead to feelings of loneliness, isolation and feeling stressed.

If you are a single parent, you can learn how to cope successfully with single parenthood without feeling stressed. You can learn relaxation methods to help you have a more enjoyable life. Learning relaxation techniques is not only good for your mental well-being but also good for the well-being of the children.

Some Ways Single Parents can reduce stress are:

*Take good care of your health. Get enough rest, exercise and prepare healthier foods for you and your family. Prepare nutritious meals ahead of time saves time.

* Establish a good support system. Ask a trusted family member and friends for help with children, and join single parent support groups. This is a great way to socialize with other like minded parents.

* Learn good time management skills and establish a regular routine for the children.

* Spend quality time with your children reading, playing and having fun with them. This is a good way to keep the lines of communication open.

*If housekeeping is a cause for stress, learn how to clean a house easily, quickly and effectively. Join groups like Fly lady and learn time saving measures.

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Lack of Sunshine can cause stress

sky — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:25:19 +0000

During the winter months, some people suffer stress due to the shorter daylight hours. The lack of sunshine causes them to become moody, stressed out, irritable or depressed. They may lose their appetite, lack energy, become easily fatigue, have difficulty concentrating, increase anxiety and difficulties in social interactions. This condition is known as Seasonal affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression or winter blues. Winter-onset SAD is estimated to affect 10 million to 25 million people in the US. SAD affects more women than in men.

Some people may experience mild, moderate or severe forms of stress due to lack of sunshine. Exposure to natural sunlight may improve their mental well-being. When natural sunlight is not available, artificial light therapy is another alternative. Usually, the person sits in front of a light box, or wears a special light visor for a certain length of time each day.

Any health illness, injury or condition can add stress to a person’s life. Learning effective relaxation techniques can be useful tools to improving overall health.

If you believe you have SAD, please consult with your health care professional

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Causes of Stress

sky — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:01:09 +0000

In 1967, Thomas H. Holmes and Richard H. Rahe, from the University of Washington did a study on the association between major life events and the onset of illnesses. They made a chart, which listed some 43 causes of stress. Some of the major life events that cause stress are as follows:

* Death: of family member, friend, spouse, pets or concerns about your own mortality

* Health Concerns: injuries, life threatening illness, diseases and ailing health due to age

* Financial concerns: lack of money, losing one’s jobs, Fear of losing one’s job, debts, layoff

* Stressful work environment: Demanding job, responsible for more than your share of work, responsibilities, working too many hours, hostile work environment, dealing with toxic co-workers or employers

* Changes in the family’s composition: due to separation, divorce, marriage, new baby, Adoption, or caring for an ailing elderly relative

* Personal relationships: feeling lost, relationship difficulties, breaking up, disputes, fights or dealing with rebellious youths

These and many other factors can cause stress in your lives. Stress can be a contributing factor in onset of many illnesses. Therefore, No matter what the cause of your stress, finding an effective cure is the key to improving overall mental and physical health.

Simple ways to relieve stress are:

•    Take time out of your busy day for relaxation
•    Get a relaxing massage
•    Take a relaxing bath with sea salt crystals
•    Listen to relaxing music or an audio book
•    Take up knitting
•    Yoga and meditation
•    Aroma therapy
•    Take care of yourself. Eat healthy foods
•    Exercise is a great way to relieve stress
•    Journaling

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Sedentary lifestyles may contribute to stress

sky — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:14:52 +0000

People who lead physically inactive lives are more prone to physical illnesses and emotional stress than physically active people are. Regular physical exercise is vital for maintaining optimal physical and emotional health. Exercise may help Lower blood pressure, slow your breathing rate, reduces the body’s need for oxygen, more energy, greater focus and better resistance to illness. Exercise can also increase blood flow to major muscles, organs and tissues. Thereby reducing muscle tension and relieves stress.

Exercise can decrease ‘stress hormones’ like cortisol and pumps up the production of the brain’s feel good neurotransmitters “Endorphins.” Endorphins have been known to induce a natural euphoria. Endorphins give the body that elated feeling, which can last up to 12 hours for some people. They resemble opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a sense of well-being.

Endorphins are release naturally from the body to help us feel good. Feeling good helps, to reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improves our overall health.

Exercise should be fun. Find an exercise activity that you love and stick with it. Start with baby steps and gradually increase, as the body is able to tolerate.

Always consult with a medical professional before attempting a new exercise regimen.

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