The word “STRESS” is commonly used for worries and anxiety a person is facing in  day to day life. The constant stress and pressure of fulfilling the day to day task can cause physical or mental side- effects. On the other side a little worry or anxiety is needed to keep a person motivated and makes person to work harder. thus maintaining a balance is must to stay fit.

Let’s know the common signs and symptoms of stress

• Being more irritable on small matters
• Over reacting to criticism
• Confused feeling, don’t know where to start from, inability to take decisions
• Feeling of guilty when relaxing
• Sleep problems or early waking up
• Increased alcohol consumption or smoking
• Difficult to concentrate
• Physical health problems like headache, indigestion, loss or increased appetite
• Nail biting or increased compulsive activities
• Feeling tense all the time

Tips to cope with Stress

Stress is a part and parcel of everyone’s life. It is important for us to cope with it and not allowing it to empower our mental or physical health. Here are some tips to cope with stress. By adopting simple lifestyle changes we can easily reduce the worries and anxieties.

• Laughter is a great stress buster. Adopt any activities that makes you laugh e.g. watching laughter videos, movies or show, Be a member of laughing club, play with kids etc.
• Learn to say “NO”- whenever you are unable to fulfill the demand placed on you, and walk away from stressful situation. Do one thing at a time.
• Friends- spend time with friends having positive attitude. Discussing problem with them will help to find the solution of the problem or at least it will ease your stress.
• Accept help- don’t hesitate on taking help from friends and relatives. You must be aware or your limitation, try not to be more competitive beyond limits
• Shout, scream or even hit a pillow to allow the steam to let off. Do it safely in a room.
• Learn relaxation technique like yoga, meditation, exercise and practice it regularly.
• Find time for yourself and do the activities you like most, develop hobbies like reading, gardening, music etc. spend quality time with family and children.
• Prepare yourself for activities that you know will lead to stress.
• Instead of cigarette munching of healthy snacks would help you to quit smoking.
   Prepare yourself for activities that you know will lead to stress.

By Health First Magazine - Editorial Team

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