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Stress
It doesn't matter if you you have just crawled to work in all that
traffic, or found yourself staring at the unexpected bill, stress
is all around you.
Tiredness, mood swings, skin problems, poor memory, lack of concentration,
lack of or poor quality sleep, are some of the most common signs
of stress, but it doesn't mean you are not coping with it, or that
you are a weak person. We are all individuals who deal with situations
differently.
Stress Buster 1
Using the middle row of knuckles, tap the
centre of your chest keeping to a rhythm. One hardish tap followed
by two more gentle taps, ONE, two, three, ONE, two, three etc. Try
doing this for 2 minutes.
It is important that we recognise the symptoms that affect us as
individuals, and learn how to deal with them positively. Getting
drunk, while it sounds like fun, is not the answer, neither is eating
junk food. Our bodies can be run-down through lack of vitamins and
minerals, so we should try to maintain a healthy diet.
Jacket potatoes are good for you, chocolate digestives are not,
fruit is great, and can help the immune system fight off colds or
flu. Drink plenty of water, as this helps rehydrate your body, and
try to keep caffeine to a minimum.
Exercise is also a vital part of our well being, seek your Doctors
advice if you're unsure about which type of exercise you should
indulge in.
Stress Buster 2
Place your elbows on the desk, put your face
in your hands, cupping the palms over your eyes. Relax your shoulders
and sink into darkness for a few moments. Even 10 seconds will help.
It is very important to take positive action when faced with stress.
At work learn to say no. If you are asked to take on extra work,
decline, you know how much work you can cope with, and do it well.
Taking on more work means the standard can drop. We all want to
do what we do, to the best of our abilities! Don't take your work
home with you.
Enjoy relaxing every day, even if it's only for a little while,
and don't feel guilty about it. We all need to turn off from time
to time. It is a vital part of life, chill out!
Stress Buster 3
Put a few drops of orange or lavender essential
oil on a tissue. As you start to feel stress coming on, inhale gently.
There are many places out there you can visit, just to find out
about stress, there are courses you can take, books you can read,
and of course web sites.
Here are some sites:
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