How To Reduce Stress In Your Life
December 26th, 2009 | 
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Stress is a natural physiological mechanism that drives us to get things done. Without stress, we would float about life aimlessly without any goals in mind. It is stress that makes us get up for work each and every morning and meet our obligations. We know that we have bills to pay, and that they won’t get paid without our help. Stress prompts us to take our children to the doctor when they are sick. Stress also helps us avoid collision during a near miss accident while driving.
All in all, stress is good, but it can sometimes take over our lives and do a great deal of harm to our mental and physical well being. Having too much of a workload, taking care of a sick family member, or just trying to keep up with the hectic pace of life can leave us feeling tense, aggravated, and dissatisfied with life. This is when stress becomes unhealthy.
While there is no such thing as a life free from stress, there are ways that you can reduce the amount of stress that you experience on a day-to-day basis. Here are just a few ideas to help you relieve that tension in your neck.
Exercise
Feelings of tension in the body are mostly due to a build-up of stress throughout the day and the stress chemical adrenaline. By exercising regularly, you can free your body of left over adrenaline and ease tense muscles. You will feel relaxed, energized, and ready to face another day.
Time For You
Sometimes all that is needed to relieve the tension from a hard, stressful day is to take a few minutes to unwind and do an activity that you enjoy. Too many of us live life like robots without taking any time out for the things that we enjoy. This just zaps the joy out of life and allows stress to build up and take over our bodies.
Say No
There is only so much that one human can accomplish in a day. Learn how to say no when your workload becomes too heavy. Delegate responsibility to other family members or coworkers.
Don’t Let It Worry You
While it is true that worrying is part and parcel with life, it really doesn’t serve much of a purpose. When was the last time that you solved a problem by simply worrying about it? Problems take action, and the sooner that you take action, the less that you will worry. Address problems as they occur, stay calm, and think of solutions rationally.
In addition to these tried and true stress reducers, try to eat as healthy as you can at all times and get plenty of sleep. The fact of the matter is that the healthier you are, the better you will be able to handle life’s daily mishaps without getting bent out of shape. This will reduce your stress and give you a sense of well being and contentment.
Kevin Sinclair
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How can you reduce the stress in your life?
This month I decided that one of the ways I can reduce the stress in my life is to no longer participate in the breakneck, insanity on the highways on the way or from work. I set the cruise control to the speed limit, make sure I’m letting people ONTO the highway at the entrance ramps, and generally try to be a better, more considerate driver.
What do you do to reduce the stress in your life?
I try not to think about disturbant feelings… I really enjoy a cup of coffe and a piece of cake in the evenings
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Slow down and take deep breaths.
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Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Any change in our lives can be stressful. In dealing with stress, the lifestyle needs a complete overhaul. We should be placed on an optimum diet, and take regular exercise and adequate rest. Check out http://sumiram2006-stressfree.blogspot.com/ for more info.
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This really works and works well
I do the same thing.
Funny thing, I found out.
I’m a happier and more productive person for it.
My car appreciates it too
So does my gas tank
I never want to be the driver who is impatient and rude only to discover a fatal accident ahead of him.
Forgot to mention that that rude driver died in the mishap ahead.
Was that what he expected? NO
He was in a rush. It wasn’t worth it. His family misses him
It costs nothing to be polite on the road.
It feel great to never worry about getting a ticket for wreckless driving.
Those darned things are expensive lessons
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I could strangle Mike, my co-worker
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I’d really need to kill my mother in law, stop speaking to my family, divorce my hubby, and not be buy a house .. But only two of those I can really do right now … The MIL is at the top of my list ….
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