What are the best ways to fight stress?

Best ways to fight stress

Let’s first understand, what is stress 

Stress can be positive and as well as negative, it has both sides. Stress is actually a normal part of life. At times, it serves a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you in many spheres of life, it can be your work life, a promotion at work, or starting a new job. 

Positive stress encourages positive growth. But if u can't handle your stress and then it becomes long-term which can have a bad impact on your job, family life and health. 

Sometimes stress comes from inside rather than outside. 

You can easily stress yourself out just by worrying about things. 

The factors lead to stress are:- 

• Fear and uncertainty 

• Unrealistic expectations 

• Any major life change 

• Health conditions 

So managing your stress can make a real difference in everything like health, mental stability and peaceful life. 

There are various therapies that actually work to fight stress:- 

• Yoga and meditation 

• Acupuncture 

• Aromatherapy 

• Massage 

Also, there are simple methods that can be done at home to relieve stress and anxiety which are: 

• Exercise – Regular exercise is a very effective way to manage our stress hormones in balance. Exercise also improves sleep quality which can be negatively affected by stress and anxiety. Exercise builds up the confidence in the body and balances the body functions which can lead a happy life. 

• Herbs and natural supplements – There are several herbs and natural supplements which promote stress and anxiety reduction. Some of them are:- 

Lemon balm, Omega- 3 fatty acids, Ashwagandha, Green tea

• A light of peace – Lightening a diya at home is also a very relaxing method to relieve stress. 

• Caffeine intake – Reduce the intake of caffeine. High doses can trigger your anxiety and stress and increases insomnia.

• Writing- Writing regularly about your achievements, day to day life happenings can make a big difference to acknowledge where you are. 

• Laugh - Laughing is the best medicine. Laughing improves the immune system and mood. Be with fun people around and funny friends. 

• Learn to say No – Being selective about what you take on and saying no to things that will unnecessarily add your load can reduce your stress levels. Try not to take on more than you can handle. Saying no is one way to control your stress. 

• Yoga and meditation class- Yoga has become a popular method of stress relief in all age groups. Yoga means union. Union of body mind and soul. Yoga primarily does this by increasing body and breath awareness. Yoga helps in lowering the cortisol levels, blood pressure and heart rate and increases gamma-aminobutyric acid( GABA), a neurotransmitter that is lowered in mood disorders. 

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