10 Stress Management Techniques

All of us are stressed every day and if we don’t learn how to deal with it, it can lead to general malaise, immune collapse and, in eventually, to many diseases.
However, we can manage stress as long as we master a few simple techniques. Here are the ten most common of them:

1. Get Organized

Take a closer look at how you spend your time and what you put your energy into. Don’t let the tasks overwhelm you, don’t take too many watermelons under one arm, so the deadlines won’t press you. This way, you will deal with stress more effectively.

2. Control Your Environment

When you control your environment, you can choose who and what surrounds you. This way you can relieve stress or get support for yourself.

3. Love yourself

Love yourself more and give yourself positive self-esteem. Remember that you are a unique individual who is doing the best you can.

4. Reward yourself

Try to provide yourself with small gifts and rewards by planning leisure activities into your life. It really helps with stress and also makes you look forward to positive things.

5. Do physical exercise

Exercise your body and do physical exercise regularly. In this way, you take care of your health, but also increase your energy and work capacity, as you saturate the cells with more oxygen.

Exercise your heart and lungs regularly, at least three days a week for 15-30 minutes. This includes activities such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, aerobics etc.

6. Relax

When you are under stress, it is best to relax and try to release the tension. Concentrate on breathing and positive thoughts.

Combine this with meditation, progressive relaxation, exercise, listening to relaxing music, socializing with friends and family, etc.

7. Rest

Try to find time to rest, no matter how much work you have to do. Sleep 7-8 hours a night. Rest, give rest to your mind too, as it also needs time to relax and work well. The general rule is to rest for ten minutes every hour. This will also give your eyes a rest.

8. Be aware of yourself

Watch yourself carefully, especially for signals such as insomnia, headaches, anxiety, stomach problems, lack of concentration, colds, flu, overwork. Remember that these can be symptoms of more serious disorders such as ulcers, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases.

9. Eat regularly

Eat a balanced diet. Avoid high-calorie foods that are high in fat and sugar. Do not overdo it with alcohol, do not take stimulants. Caffeine will keep you awake, but it will also make it harder for you to concentrate. Remember that walking for 20 minutes is a much stronger sedative than some prescription drugs.

10. Enjoy

It has been proven that happier people tend to live longer, have fewer physical problems and are more productive. At times when everything seems pointless to you, try to look at things with humor. Remember that you are very special and deserve only the best.