Tips to Combat Stress

1. Tips to Combat Stress Hi there, in the previous blog we spoke about what stress is and what are the most common symptoms of stress and we hope that it helped you realize how stress comes into play without knocking at our doors and sometimes we tend not to understand the symptoms thinking it’s just a temporary phenomenon. In the last blog, we tried to bring you the most generic symptoms of stress that you may be undergoing, here we are going to talk about 10 tips to manage stress in the most natural yet effective way. So, Let’s Get Going! Stress Management is all about self-help, of course, there are various treatments designed in the world to bring one out of the misery called- Stress and they have been effective but what is of foremost importance is that until and unless you decide to beat it no one else can be of help. “The scariest moment is always just before you start”-and yes it is, it may seem like you can do nothing about stress but, you can. The hours in a day, your job, your career, your loved one’s expectations & demands won’t just come at your convenience, there is always going to be something hanging over your head but isn’t that what life is about when you are out of your

2. comfort zone things may seem at a downfall but guess what that’s when the real genius in you comes out. You have a lot more control in you than you might imagine in fact; realizing that you are much more worth it is the first step to manage stress. Stress management is about connecting with yourself and taking in charge of your lifestyle, your thoughts, your will and every emotion that seems to be out of reach to be controlled. No matter however tough your life may seem right now there’s always a way, your job is to find your will to take that way. Why Is Managing Stress Important? If you are under stress and ignoring it or may not try to deal with it, it’s never going to work out. Stress is havoc and a real one when you don’t treat it you possibly end up putting your entire life at risk. Stress may be a small word but it shakes your entire world while you think that it’s just one aspect of your life gradually it poisons all other aspects. Mental well-being, physical-well being it narrow downs it all and makes you lose best of your abilities Stress management if done right raises the bar of your abilities in ways you never thought existed. The goal of life is to be happy and while managing stress it’s extremely important to figure out what makes you happy. A healthy and productive lifestyle, mental-well being, relaxation, quality time for work and relationships is what makes a balanced life and a balanced life makes way for a happy soul. Here Are 10 Simple Ways You Can Combat Stress With. Exercise Or Physical Activity: Exercise is one of the most beneficial and important factors when we speak about reducing stress. Exercising increases the ability to release. When in stress it releases stress hormones such as cortisol, it also enhances the ability for better and quality sleep which in hand helps you combat one of the major symptoms of stress-Insomnia. Stress at some extent starts to make you feel low about yourself; it may make you feel like you aren’t worth it or maybe your body type isn’t suitable it could be anything that hampers your confidence. Exercise is a key to gain that long lost confidence back.

3. Indulging in a physical activity you love be it a basic form like walking, jogging, a session of massage or any other activity it is one of the wisest steps to vanquish stress. Healthy Eating: Be it stress or any other circumstance what is important is important and one those things are eating healthy food. Healthy eating has nothing to do with any condition, it is vital for life. Food has several stress-busting abilities and is a major thumbs up for the heart. Food is like a calming-chemical for the heart and brain a bowl of comfort & healthy food raises the levels of serotonin that calms the brain. Maintaining a healthy diet improves your blood pressure, promises a better immune system and improved blood sugar levels. Complex Carbs are suggested at most when in stress, they release the feel-good chemical at a steady rate. NO Caffeine: Coffee, Tea, energy drinks, soda such items contain caffeine which if consumed at high doses leads to increased levels of anxiety. If you can observe that it’s making you feel anxious or strained it is suggested to cut down the intake. Every individual has a different capacity to tolerate the intake of caffeine while an excess of it might increase the levels of cortisol a moderate amount may boost your mood levels. Find your threshold. Quality Sleep: Is there anything better than sleep really? Stress or no stress sleep is the best, but quality sleep is a possibility only in cases of no stress. Lack of sleep itself is a cause of stress although stress does interrupt our sleep with negative whirling thoughts stopping us to relax before sleeping. To improve the quality of your sleep it’s vital to build an atmosphere of relaxation. Its suggested avoiding doing activities that cause tension before sleeping also the consumption of alcohol or caffeine leads to disturbed sleep. A little of doings that are not demanding such as listening to soothing songs, reading a book or taking a soothing & relaxing massage over your massage chair may lead to a peaceful sleep.

4. Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy has been touted as an effective tool when it comes to reducing stress it tends to leave calming effects on the mind and body. Various studies have proven that exotic products of aromatherapy reduce the levels of stress hormone and can alter brain waves. It’s also proven to be a cure for depression and anxiety. Candles, diffusers, meditation, body products are all elements of aromatherapy and are available at ease, making use of aromatherapy and massage together is also an effective therapy in itself make use of those candles and prepare for a foot massage on an electric foot massager machine or back massage on a massage chair for a better mind and body. Music: Music holds the power of positivity that is unmatched. Music has the ability to calm the mind and body, it reduces the levels of stress hormones and develops an aura of relaxation. Music that proffers sounds of nature such as waves or wind is suggested in cases of stress. Laughter: Laughter is the best medicine and guess what it is, natural and effective at its best. It induces endorphins which in turn reduces the levels of stress hormone. We suggest you watch your favorite movie, maybe read a comic or reminiscence on your favorite childhood memory for best results! Do the talking: ‘’Talking to your best friendin the middle of the night over a cup of coffee’’ Don’t you think that sounds amazing? How wonderful would it be if you actually did that? A soulful conversation with a friend, a family member or any loved can cure the heart and soul in startling ways. A voice that is reassuring and is of someone you trust can lead to an unexpected change of perspective. Take a massage:

5. Stress takes a toll over your body leading to some worse symptoms and at times diseases too. Your mood, behavior, body everything is at bad- effect, massage tends to take away those pains by releasing the feel-good chemicals called the endorphins. By adding any kind of massage in your lifestyle be it a back massage on your massage chair, a foot massage or a full body massage on a massage recliner your routine improves, you feel good; you look good so what better than massage for prepping for a stress-free lifestyle and future. We hope it has been a productive space for you to learn more over stress. Keep reading our blogs to learn more about What, How, When, Where and Who’s of hazardous diseases like diabetes we assure there’s always a way!