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Stress is often referred to as the silent killer and causes many harmful, often overlooked effects, which can introduce pain and strain into your daily activities. It can affect your work, school, friendships, and relationships and even sleep habits.
The first step in managing stress is identifying the cause. This may be a major life event that has recently occurred. Sometimes the causes are not obvious, such as poor time management skills, excessive worrying and ineffective coping strategies. Here are a few strategies you can use to combat the stress in your life.
1. If you can’t avoid a stressful situation, try to alter it.
2. If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself.
3. Take a break from a stressor.
4. Breathing is the foundation to de-stress and heal.
5. Scientific research supports the practice that quieting the mind, body, and soul offers great health benefits.
6. Be aware of your unhealthy coping methods to dealing with stress.
7. The practice of journaling has health benefits.
8. Affirmations can affect our health.
9. Friendships are strong indicators of mental, physical and spiritual health.
. Exercise regularly, sleep, and eat a healthy diet
. Heighten your awareness of the moment by focusing intently on an object.
