STRESS MANAGEMENT

Consideration on what stress means is an important factor before management, individuals are in dark over everyday stress that they face in work, school, home etc. We face stress everyday of life without paying attention to its damages and effect on the body. Healthier and happy life cannot be enjoyed without taking care of stress. Stress is simply the mental tension caused by activities at home, work etc. The stimulus that cause stress or that factors which trigger stress are called stressors. Identifying the stressors will make us have knowledge about managing it

Different stressors from various aspect of life includes:

·         Ravage and traumatic events e.g. plane crash, accidents, war etc. these stressors are major in causing stress

·         Bereavement i.e. a shock from a death of a loved one, divorce, heartbreak, loss of a job etc. are also some common stressors that causes stress

·         Being in a relationship without content also is an important factor in causing stress. This, however is common to adults

·         Misunderstanding of coworkers, conflict in workplace and so on. This happens most time in workplaces

We have many activities that causes stress but this is just a tip so as to know the common stressors we have. After the manifestation of these stressors, the body reacts to it in different ways. According to psychologists, the body reacts to it physically, psychologically or physiologically (I call them The 3P).

  Immediate response to stress in your body means your nervous system launches an action by releasing hormones that encourages you either to fight or flight, it is called fight or flight response. In this kind of situation, the heart beats faster, breathing becomes faster, tensed muscles, and sometimes you start sweating. Overtime it stays for a short period of time and the body defeats stress, but in a case of a long period of time, these hormones stays and causes wear and tear to the body, this however makes the body to be prone to illness.  

Psychologically, you may experience tension, fear, apprehension, sadness etc.

Physiologically, you may experience muscle tense, sweating, faster heartbeat, blood pressure, depression, heart attack etc.

Physically, you may experience headache, fatigue, difficulty in sleeping, difficulty in concentrating, stomach upset, skin problems (acne, eczema etc.)

How do you manage with stress?

• Progressive Relaxation: Progressive relaxation focuses on relation on specific muscle group, as well as of the body as a whole
• Exercise: Exercising the body most time calm the nerves of the body. First; it helps you gain control over your body. Secondly; it gives lesser sensitivity to stress. Lastly; it releases natural painkilling chemicals called endorphins which may result in feelings of happiness
• Biofeedback: The use of electronic monitoring devices which gives feedback on a physiological process
• Diet: Get more information about your diet before taking, some diet enhance stress while some subdue it.
• Stress inoculation: Researchers have found out that many stress due to irrational beliefs