Some people thrive on a busy lifestyle and are able to cope well with life crises. Other people feel tensed or stressed by the slightest deviation from their set daily routine. Many people fall somewhere in between, but may have periods when levels of stress increase. Have you ever feel stress? So, how to avoid stress? There are many things you can do to prevent, avoid, and deal with the most common stressors in your life, here are some tips how to avoid stress:
• Stress list
Try to make a “stress list” is a good option. Try keeping a diary over a few weeks or so, and list the times, places, and people that aggravate your stress levels. Once you have identified any typical or regular causes of stress, two things may then help.
o If you discuss this with a close friend or family member, it may help them and you to be aware of the reasons why you are feeling stressed. Simply talking it through may help.
o Secondly, these situations can be used as 'cues' to relax. You can use simple relaxation techniques when a stressful situation occurs or is anticipated. For example, try doing neck stretching exercises when you are in that traffic jam rather than getting tense and stressed.
• Try simple relaxation techniques
o Deep breathing. This means taking a long, slow breath in, and very slowly breathes out. If you do this a few times, and concentrate fully on breathing, you may find it quite relaxing.
o Muscular tensing and stretching. Try twisting your neck around each way as far as it is comfortable, and then relax. Try fully tensing your shoulder and back muscles for several seconds, and then relax completely.
• Positive relaxation
Set specific times aside to positively relax. Don't just let relaxation happen, or not happen, at the mercy of work, family, etc. Plan it, and look forward to it. Different people prefer different things. A long bath, a quiet stroll, sitting and just listening to a piece of music, etc. These times are not wasteful, and you should not feel guilty about not 'getting on with things'. They can be times of reflection and putting life back in perspective.
• Time out
Try to allow several times a day to 'stop' and take some time out. For example, getting up 15-20 minutes earlier than you need to is a good start. You can use this time to think about and plan the coming day, and to prepare for the day's events unrushed.
• Hobbies
Hobby is one a good alternative to avoid stress. Many people find that a hobby which has no deadlines, no pressures, and which can be picked up or left easily takes the mind off stresses. For example: sports, knitting, music, model-making, puzzles, and reading for pleasure.
• Treatment
Some people find they have times in their life when stress or anxiety becomes severe or difficult to cope with. See a doctor if stress or anxiety becomes worse. Further treatments such as anxiety management counseling, other therapies, or medication may be appropriate.
• News
Read good news only. Have you noticed how many bad news TV and radio bombard us with every day? Studies tell us that over 90% of the news we heard are bad news. You are already stressed. Why piling up on negative stressors? Some people argue that you need to know what is happening in the world; we need to be informed. You don’t need more stress in your life. And, by the way, there are good sources of information that aren’t so negative. Do a search using the words happy or good news.
• Food
To have a healthy food is make our body fresh. So we can work and think effectively that a healthy food produce fresh thinking.
