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Learn What Triggers Your Stress
These stress reduction techniques are the most helpful when you know you are facing a stressful situation. Is there an event or person that always causes you to become stressed?
Do you have a hard time with evaluations, presentations, exams, performances, or something else? Having a knowledge of the situations that will lead to stress will empower you to take the necessary steps to reduce the stress. Practice deep breathing before entering the stressful event, for example. You should make a list of the triggers you face regularly. Proper Sleep and Diet
Most people ignore their sleep and diet when they become stressed. This is the worst thing you can do! When your body is under stress, you need enough sleep and a healthy diet. Sleep and food fuel your body, giving it the energy, mental capacity, and stamina to face a stressful situation. If you do not pay attention to sleep and diet on a regular basis, you are setting yourself up for a stress attack! Learn from Those Around You
Do you know someone who is an expert at staying calm when surrounded by chaos? Watch that person! How do they deal with the activity around them? What attitude do they have? Do they have a particular phrase they repeat to help them calm down? If you know this person well, sit down with them and ask for advice on stress management. If you do not know them, watch them and take notes. If you mirror their actions, you will reduce the stress you face daily. Keep Your Thoughts in Line
Many times you set yourself up to give in to stress in your minds. You follow the path of what could happen, all the way to its dire end. In reality, the "what ifs" usually never happen, and you have worked yourself into a stressed state for absolutely no reason! Stop this behavior in its tracks! When the stress thoughts come, you must stop them. Remind yourself that it is highly unlikely that the "what ifs" could happen, and you are probably safe living your life without worrying about them. And, if they do happen, worrying about it does you no good!
When you have a handle on these stress reduction techniques, and practice them on a daily basis, your life will be much more peaceful and happy. Not that stress management techniques will keep all problems away, but they will teach you what to do in a stressful situation.
These stress reduction techniques are the most helpful when you know you are facing a stressful situation. Is there an event or person that always causes you to become stressed?
Do you have a hard time with evaluations, presentations, exams, performances, or something else? Having a knowledge of the situations that will lead to stress will empower you to take the necessary steps to reduce the stress. Practice deep breathing before entering the stressful event, for example. You should make a list of the triggers you face regularly. Proper Sleep and Diet
Most people ignore their sleep and diet when they become stressed. This is the worst thing you can do! When your body is under stress, you need enough sleep and a healthy diet. Sleep and food fuel your body, giving it the energy, mental capacity, and stamina to face a stressful situation. If you do not pay attention to sleep and diet on a regular basis, you are setting yourself up for a stress attack! Learn from Those Around You
Do you know someone who is an expert at staying calm when surrounded by chaos? Watch that person! How do they deal with the activity around them? What attitude do they have? Do they have a particular phrase they repeat to help them calm down? If you know this person well, sit down with them and ask for advice on stress management. If you do not know them, watch them and take notes. If you mirror their actions, you will reduce the stress you face daily. Keep Your Thoughts in Line
Many times you set yourself up to give in to stress in your minds. You follow the path of what could happen, all the way to its dire end. In reality, the "what ifs" usually never happen, and you have worked yourself into a stressed state for absolutely no reason! Stop this behavior in its tracks! When the stress thoughts come, you must stop them. Remind yourself that it is highly unlikely that the "what ifs" could happen, and you are probably safe living your life without worrying about them. And, if they do happen, worrying about it does you no good!
When you have a handle on these stress reduction techniques, and practice them on a daily basis, your life will be much more peaceful and happy. Not that stress management techniques will keep all problems away, but they will teach you what to do in a stressful situation.