Beat stress with the self-help guide , because in today’s life with high levels of stress, the entire well-being is at risk.For a happier, healthier, and more productive lifestyle, effective stress management is required.
In today’s life with high levels of stress, the entire well-being is at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional health and the physical equilibrium as well. Narrowing down the ability to think efficiently and function effectively there’s nothing you can do about stress. There is a lot more to control than you might think with respect to work life and personal responsibilities. According to studies, an approximate of 82% Indians are suffering from stress because of work, health or finances with India having the highest suicide rate in South East Asia.
For a happier, healthier, and more productive lifestyle, effective stress management is required. The body demands a physical state of deep rest which changes the physical and emotional responses to stress. What helps is the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head-on. There is no one-size-fits-all formula, it is essential to experiment and find out what works best for you. Juggling between work, family, and other commitments, one requires to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health. A few lifestyle changes contribute immensely towards stress management.
1. Exercise:
On a daily basis, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of a stressful day for most of us. Doing little to reduce the damage, it is essential to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. Exercising regularly is one of the best ways to relax the body and mind increasing overall health and a sense of well-being. It pumps up the production of the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Having direct stress-busting benefits, exercising increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your daily steps. It also has some direct stress-busting benefits as exercising uplifts the mood and the sense of relaxation. It subsequently lowers the symptoms associated with mild depression and anxiety, providing a sense of command over the body and brain.
2. Balance your diet :
Swearing by a balanced and healthy diet is the key to assist our system in the management of physiological changes, a result of stress. It is important to stabilise the level of sugar in the body as it massively influences the adrenal function. Skipping meals trigger stress. Consideration of a regular, well-balanced diet full of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein will help you feel better in the long run of life.
3. Make time for hobbies:
It is important to set aside time for things you enjoy and to do something every day that makes you feel good. Pick up a hobby and set aside some time for it as it helps in elevating the mood and keeping you happy. Your stress levels will go down while releasing a sense of relaxation. According to researches, people with hobbies are less likely to experience stress, low mood, insomnia and depression. Watch a movie, play cards or board games, listen to music or just read something of your interest. This will help with an improved focus and memory, and reduce the risk of metabolic diseases.
4. Deep breathing:
The body demands a physical state of deep rest which changes the physical and emotional responses to stress. It is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body, deep breathing sends a message to the brain to calm down and relax. The way you breathe affects your whole body, so take a break and inhale a few deep breaths, it has the ability to take the pressure off you right away. The modern life is busy, and at times, we just need to slow down and relax. Look at your life and do something every day that makes you feel happy, it will help relieve your stress.
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Dr. Abizer Manked
Consultant physician and diabetologist
Saifee hospital, Mumbai.
