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FIVE STEPS TO HELP FIGHT STRESS
Step 1: Practice Deep Breathing
Breathing serves two purposes: it helps
you take in oxygen to be transported to all
parts of the body through the bloodstream,
and it helps in the elimination of waste
products. Oxygen helps to clear your mind,
rejuvenate your skin and energize your
whole body.
Lack of oxygen can lead to mental
sluggishness, lack of focus, depression
and anxiety. For relief from stress,
practicing deep breathing will help you
cope. Even under normal circumstances,
taking a full, deep breath by itself can be
deeply relaxing.
Step 2: Stay Hydrated
When we are not hydrated enough,
we can experience anything from mild
headaches and fatigue to seizures, which
can be a symptom of severe dehydration.
The symptoms of stress and dehydration
can be very similar – increased heart rate,
nausea, fatigue and headaches.
Try this:
Stop drinking all fizzy drinks,
caffeinated drinks and juices for a week
and replace them with water and see how
you feel. If you are a caffeine addict, you
may suffer from withdrawal symptoms but
the more water you drink, the easier it will
be to manage.
Step 3: Remove unnecessary stressors
It is important to have a comprehensive
understanding of your mind, body and spirit
and to know how to protect yourself from
stress and the damage it can cause. Stress
is a leading cause of poor health and it is
up to you to reduce and, where possible,
remove unnecessary stressors in your life.
Step 4: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is essential to maintaining good
mental and physical health. It is nature’s
healer; the opportunity for your brain
and body to repair themselves from the
stresses of the day. Many adults have
insomnia multiple times a week, so it is
vital to learn how to manage your insomnia
so you are more likely to sleep well and you
will take things in your stride and stay calm
under pressure.
Step 5: Eat for Well-Being, Not for Stress
Like oxygen and water, food is vital for
our health and well-being. It is our energy
source and provides our bodies with the
nutrients it needs to grow, fight disease
and repair itself. Many of us feed ourselves
platefuls of food loaded with toxins,
chemicals, fats and sugars, which do not
benefit our bodies. Nevertheless, we simply
expect our bodies to cope. There is an
important link between stress and nutrition.
A balanced diet can boost our resistance
against the effects that stress has on the
body, and therefore it is important to make
sure we get vital nutrients.
Someone with
a healthy and balanced diet is likely to
be less stressed than someone with
a poor diet as their bodies are often
working more efficiently and they are
more resilient to stress.