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Stress is one of the worst things a human being can experience. Stress can cause emotional, mental and even physical tension. Mariam Webster website defines stress as "constraining force or influence: such as: a force exerted when one body or body part presses on, pulls on, pushes against, or tends to compress or twist another body or body part." I mean, who wants to feel that way?
Causes of Stress
Let's talk about the causes of stress. Stress can be caused or triggered by different things; for example, a fast-paced environment, overwhelming workload, diet, overthinking, lifestyle and many other things. I've experienced stress before, maybe you have too.
Managing Stress
Knowing how to manage your stress can make significant difference in how far stress can take you. Let's take a look on how you can manage your stress:
Let Go of The Need To Control
Some things are out of our control and that's a fact. You can't control how people act or react and you can't control what happens around you, but, you can however choose or control how you act or react to those things. The constant need to control any and everything is simply not practical.
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Listen To Your Body
Our bodies talk to us daily, that's how we know that we're thirsty or hungry. When stress creeps in, your body tells you that. Tension forms, your body may start to shake and your heart and mind may start racing. When the stress starts crawling in, do something about it next time.
Let Go of The Need To Control
Some things are out of our control and that's a fact. You can't control how people act or react and you can't control what happens around you, but, you can however choose or control how you act or react to those things. The constant need to control any and everything is simply not practical.
Change of Scenery
Sometimes what you need to manage your stress is to change the environment you're in. Take a step back, take some deep breaths, go for a walk, take a break, move to the next room or move away (get a different job, move to a different city, etc).
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Speak Out
On different occasions, I have come to realise that some things are only worse in my mind. When I explain stuff to someone, not only do I get to understand better what's really going on, I get a fresh mind that's going to look at the situation objectively and show me a perspective I was probably missing.
Listen To Your Body
Our bodies talk to us daily, that's how we know that we're thirsty or hungry. When stress creeps in, your body tells you that. Tension forms, your body may start to shake and your heart and mind may start racing. When the stress starts crawling in, do something about it next time.
Plan For The Day/Week
Having some sort of order in your day, week or month can bring comfort and sense of control. However, it's important to understand that things don't always go as planned, it's okay to plan anyway. Remember, sense of control and having control are two very different things.
Having some sort of order in your day, week or month can bring comfort and sense of control. However, it's important to understand that things don't always go as planned, it's okay to plan anyway. Remember, sense of control and having control are two very different things.
Conclusion
You have know and understand the triggers or causes of your stress; most importantly, know how to manage your stress without picking up bad habits. Have this post helped you in anyway? Please let me know in the comments how you manage your stress.
This post is really helpful! This year has been pretty stressful. Thanks for the advice 😊
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that. Thanks for reading :)
DeleteThis is a really helpful blog post with a lot of tips on how to manage stress. When I am stressed I like to relax in a nice bath, watch some of my favourite tv but my most favourite is to spend time with my family to help lift my mood. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLauren
A nice bath sounds really good!! Family sounds even better. I like that. Thanks for stopping by💛
DeleteGreat tips, I didn't listen to my body before, but then I changed and things are better now. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that things have changed now. That's good :)
DeleteI have CPTSD, so I had to actually see my primary care doctor about stress recently. I need to really work on slowing down. I'm also cutting down on caffeine which is not working for me so far lol. But I know it will help with time. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear that. One of the keys to avoiding and managing Stress is slowing down. Avoid burnouts before the happen 💛
DeleteYou’ve shared some really great tips here lovely which I think will be really beneficial to everyone who reads. It’s so easy to let stress take over your life, sometimes you just need to take a step away and breathe. I’ll defiantly be taking notes of these. Thank you so much for sharing with us Xo
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I'm happy you've found these tips helpful. Thank you for dropping by, lovely!
DeleteI think we all have stress from time to time and your post will definitely help with these tips. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jodie :)
DeleteLove this blog! I really appreciate your trips and it really emphasizes the importance of taking care if our mental health. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! 💛
DeleteSuch an important post! So many times when we get overwhelmed we aren't sure where to turn this is a helpful list for people. I would always add EFT tapping to this as it's been one of the only things that has truly helped me but everyone is different of course :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding that, I think it's good too! Thanks so much for dropping by! 🙂
DeleteThese are some really great suggestions! I always find that getting out in nature and going for a walk when I'm stressed really helps. I also find talking to people really beneficial, although speaking out has always been something that I've struggled with - as is letting go of the need to plan and control everything out. Thank you so much for sharing this x
ReplyDeleteI believe the key is finding your balance. Whether that's talking to someone or going for a walk. Find what works for you and use it. Thanks so much for your comment!💛
DeleteThank you for sharing these helpful tips! I am feeling a bit of stress at the moment as I am volunteering at a new place, living on site for the next 3 weeks. I'm surrounded by beautiful scenery so I definitely want to explore more of that x
ReplyDeleteAw! Feel better soon💞
DeleteThese are such great tips and so important to remember all of these. Doing them really does improve my mental well-being.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Anything good to be in a good place mentally💛
DeleteI'm bad at letting go of the need to control. That's something that I'm working on. Thanks for these tips.
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I get how that can be difficult, but give it a shot. Thanks for dropping by! x
DeleteIt's so important to listen to your body when you're stressed! x
ReplyDeleteLucy Mary
Very important, Lucy. :)
DeleteI enjoyed reading these helpful tips~ I mostly do all of these to reduce my stress working from home :) Thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that. Thanks so much for reading 💕
DeleteI find planning and being proactive with my stress is really helpful. Also going for walks, getting outside and a change of scenery always helps!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely awesome! I'm happy to hear that. Thanks so much for dropping by x
DeleteThese tips are amazing! Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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Thank you so much :)
DeleteSo many nice tips here! Its important to first determine the causes to resolve stress.
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Learning to let go of the need for control was a big one for me personally. That and listening to my body are likely the two things that took me the longest to learn and also the two I value the most these days. This is a great list for us to explore what can help. Thank you!
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