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Strategies for Dealing with Stress
HealthyTake | by Demetra Zura, Contributing Writer
L
ife is stressful. Competing priorities such as work,
family and other responsibilities can leave you little time
to focus on your state of mind.
Many people experience stress due to the demands of
modern-day life; you are not alone. It's important to remember
that ignoring stress can result in physical and mental
consequences such as fatigue, unstable relationships,
substance abuse and depression.
Here are seven simple but effective things you can do to
help relieve stress:
Change your diet: Rather than turning to traditional comfort
foods such as pizza and ice cream while stressed, healthier (but
still delicious!) food options such as fatty fish, carrots and nuts
are known to reduce stress levels. According to Prevention
magazine, drinking tea can help calm your nerves, too.
Get active! Many people find it useful to go on a run or walk
to clear their minds and reduce stress. Any type of exercise can
reduce stress, as your brain releases chemicals such as endorphins
and dopamine, which can help improve your outlook.
Meditate: Meditating for just a few minutes a day can help ease
stress and lower anxiety levels. According to Dr. Elizabeth Hoge,
a psychiatrist and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School,
simple mindful meditations, which focus on your breathing,
have been shown to quell anxiety symptoms and control stress.
Get involved in community service: Donate your spare time
to help your community - increase your impact by including
a friend or family member. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen,
visit your local animal shelter or help people in your community
who may need an extra hand or some company. These simple
acts will brighten someone else's day, as well as your own.
Find support: It's important to share your problems with others
rather than keeping them bottled up inside. Depending on the issue
you are facing, talking to a trusted friend or family member can
help; or perhaps exploring group counseling can provide benefits
from speaking with others who are facing similar challenges.
Organize your living space: Living in an unorganized
environment can sometimes create more stress by allowing
things like bills or laundry to pile up to the point of being
overwhelming. Find some time to organize your living space
for a less-cluttered life.
Speak to your doctor: Stress and depression are major
health issues, and it's important to get professional medical
help. Over 40 million adults in the United States suffer from
anxiety, and over 16 million suffer from depression. You're
neither abnormal nor alone.
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