what is stress?
Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or nervous. But when stress lasts for a long time, it may harm your health.
Impact of Stress on your body
when you have chronic stress, your body reacts to stress differently, cause your muscles to tense and increase your pulse. Over time, this puts you at risk for health problems, including :
1. Brain 🧠: Difficulty in concentrating, anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings.
2. Cardiovascular: Higher cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack and cardio-stroke
3. Joints and muscles: Increased inflammation, tension, aches & pains and muscles stiffness.
4. Immune system: Lowered immune defences.
5. Gut: Diarrhoea, indigestion, bloating and discomfort in the stomach.
6. Skin: Skin problems like acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis and random breakouts.
what are the Causes of Stress?
Stress is different for everyone. What stresses you out may not even bother your friend and vice versa. However many causes of stress can have a negative effect, including :
1. Being bullied.
2. Working too hard
3. Losing a job
4. Relationship problems
5. Breakups & Divorce
6. Death of closed one
7. Additional family issues
How to disperse from Stress?
If you are living with high levels of stress, you're putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively and enjoy life. So, there are few steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control.
1. Control your Breathing: Controlled deep breathing exercises lowers blood pressure and calms the nervous system.
2. Relax your muscles: Progressive muscle relaxation reduces corrisol, release physical tension and helps with insomnia.
3. Go outside: Just 30 minutes outside from your home is enough to reduce stress. Even viewing the beauty of nature boosts happiness and calm your inner soul.
4. Meditation: Mindfulness meditation helps to stay positive and energetic.
5. Yoga: Yoga helps to slow down the heart rate, reduces blood pressure & slows the ageing process.
6. Positive Affirmations: Repeating affirmations to yourself helps to drift negative thinking patterns.
7. Keep a Journal: Journalising helps to clear the mind, develop a more positive outlook, enhance self-awareness & track progress.
