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[email protected] For HBHE710 class Schools of Public Health
Department of Health Behavior and Education University of Michigan
Top 10 Ways To Manage Stress
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Are you stressed???
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Follow the instructions following to manage your stress. Lets
get started!
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1. Relaxation Make relaxation part of your everyday's routine.
While at home or in the office, remember to do deep breathing and
simple stretches. Take time to sooth your soul by drinking a cup of
tea or just going out to the open to breathe in some fresh air can
give you the ability to deal with stress more effectively.
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2. Laughter Laughter is our body's built in stress-buster.
Research has shown that laughter can help the body to release
anxiety, aggression, fear and anger. In fact, laughing can decrease
the stress hormones which are adrenaline, cortisol, epinephrine,
dopac and allowing these stress hormones to return to their normal
levels. If left uncontrolled, these stress hormones can constrict
your blood vessels which will lead to hypertension and
heart-related problems.
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3. Find a friend Ask your best friend out to vent your
frustrations, of course, I am not asking you to vent your
frustration on him or her. Simply talk to your best friend about
your problems and ask them to offer you words of encouragement as
friends can provide the much needed social support. In addition, if
you friend is humorous enough to joke with you and make you laugh
out loud, all the better, as laughter is proven to reduce stress
and tension.
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4. Get back to nature Go out to the outdoors into the nature.
Simply enjoy a relaxing day of out of doors which can help you to
feel calmer and more balanced during your daily routine. A stroll
down the park, cycling at the park or a day at the beach can be
amazing stress reducer. If you cannot get such activities on the
outdoors, simply try to listen to a CD of nature sounds or just
spend a few minutes in front of your sunny window..
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5. Make time to exercise regularly Exercise can affect the
energy level of your body and also tell your brain's chemistry to
release beneficial hormones. In addition, exercising can also help
you to let go of your tension and accumulated energy associated
with stress and give you a healthy outlet to release your build-up
feelings and energy. Exercise can give you a better mood which
lasts for days, but regular exercise is the most uplifting.
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6. Positive thinking Throughout the day, go through your
thoughts and if you encounter any negative thoughts, try to reframe
those thoughts in a positive way. Remember to always think
positively and optimistically
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7. Eating well Another of what I use as my top 10 ways to
manage stress is feeding my body right: right food, rightly. Select
food that are green and fresh as these food are the most beneficial
to our body. With the right nourishment of healthy food, our body
system will be able to fight stress in the long-term more
efffectively.
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8.Do something that you like everyday Each day, give yourself
some time to indulge in something that you enjoy doing. It could be
writing, reading, dancing, walking, gardening or simply just have a
good chat on the phone with someone. Research has shown that by
doing something that you enjoy everyday, it will improve your
quality of life and frame of mind, and makes you better in
combating and handling stress whenever it arises.
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9. Let go of worries and negative thoughts One of my best
stress relief techniques is to let go of stressful thoughts before
they get out of control and affects your state of mind. Simply
focus on such negative thought and firmly say "Stop and get lost!"
to prevent the though from recycling itself in your mind. By doing
so, you will be able to curb such negative thoughts from
influencing your mood and feelings.
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10. Guided imagery to relax Guided imagery is a powerful stress
reduction techniques that can help you to stay relaxed during
periods of stress. Learn to imagine yourself in a serene and
peaceful setting that you will feel safe and nurturing. You can
imagine yourself to be in a place where you've feel light-hearted
and calm in the past. Simply continue to concentrate on your
peaceful and calm setting until your tensions dissipate, your
muscles loosen and your mind relaxes.