Stress
Are you stressed out?
Stress, stressors, distress, good stress, and bad stress, with so many terms it can be confusing to know, what is really stress?
Stress is not all bad as many like to think. Managing stress is like building muscle. To have stronger biceps, you regularly perform arm curls with gradually increasing weight. Over time, your muscles respond to the overload and become stronger. The key is to find the proper balance. Too little weight will not produce the desired results, and too much weight may result in fatigue and injury. You need to overload the muscle just enough to make it stronger. It is the same with stress: Too little stress leads to boredom and lethargy, and too much stress leads to physical and emotional problems. The right balance leads to a productive, healthy life. Although we often think of stress as harmful, keep in mind that stress can be stimulating and helpful. Think of how boring life would be without some changes and challenges to push you along, to provide opportunities to gain experience and grow, and to provide the impetus for accomplishing your goals in life! How you experience stress depends on your personal view of the stressor, and it can affect you positively or negatively. Your reaction to the events in your life, rather the events themselves, is what determines whether your experience is stressful or not. Stress is a demand upon the body’s capacity. When your ability to mange is stress is great and healthy, the outcome is positive. When you can’t seem to meet the demand, the result is negative.
Here are some physical signs that you are having difficulty managing stress:
Difficulty breathing.
Panic attacks.
Blurred eyesight or sore eyes.
Sleep problems.
Fatigue.
Muscle aches and headaches.
Chest pains and high blood pressure.
Indigestion or heartburn.
Difficulty focusing
Poor memory
What can you do to help you relieve some of the stress?
Take a break from social media
Seek support/talk to friends
Exercise/move your body
Sing
Meditate
Connect with nature
Play with your pet
And remember is you are struggling, seek professional help.