Stress Awareness

 

This is the moment when most people are going through difficult times, feeling uncertain about their future and becoming stressed out over every little thing, more than ever before. 

The stress levels grow until routines seem to no longer exist, life is everything but normal, and people don’t know what to do with themselves. 

As the stress begins to expand outwards, people will find themselves dealing with unknown anger, fears, anxieties and even depression. Unfortunately, these are symptoms of chronic stress that for some, are a daily occurrence. 

The goal is to keep your stress level as low as possible and never let it build to the chronic stage. Of course, this is easier said than done. In fact, most people living with these stress levels on a daily basis, turn to meditations just to receive some relief. 

It’s understandable that when things are happening out of our control, it can be hard to accept, but if the person tries to stay positive and look at the issues differently, it actually will help their stress level from increasing. 

There are many simple things you can try and do to help fight against your stress levels. Below are a few ideas to get you started, so pick one that resonates with you and begin to lower your stress level. The more consistent you are in practicing them, the sooner you will start to feel better, happier, and even healthier. 

Things to help are: 

• Limit Stimulating Things – Decreasing the amount of nicotine, caffeine and alcohol consumption will lower stress levels and help with anxiety. 
• Routine Sleeping Patterns – Having a regular schedule for sleep will allow the body to regulate and balance, helping lower the stress within. Sleep is very important for the body to energize itself and promote healing. 
• Breathe Plenty of Fresh Air – Again, this sounds simple but you’d be surprised at how often the windows stay closed in a person’s home, making it stuffy and the air stale. Fresh air is another essential part needed for the human body to relax and feel better. Smells including simple fresh air, helps our minds to sense feelings of relief. Try airing out your home and even spend time outside in your yard on a regular basis. 
• Make an Organization List – When there’s a list of “to do’s” in your head, it can become daunting. By physically writing a list out, it’ll show progress that is visible. As things are finished and crossed off, the mind will start to feel accomplishment. As more items are crossed out, the level of stress will decrease.
• Become and Stay Positive – Looking at things through rose colored glasses is a good metaphor here. When things are feeling bad, try to find the good in it. For example, being out of work. Yes, that is a bad thing but see it as an opportunity to catch up on the things that there was no time to do while working. There’s always something positive to see, if you look for it. 
• Do Simple, Easy Exercises -Yoga is extremely beneficial in lowering stress levels and can be done in the comfort of your home. If you need help there are places that are now providing live online classes, that you can take virtually. Exercise changes the endorphins within the body. This provides a healthy uplifting and energetic feeling, which lowers stress levels and decreases anxiety, depression and anger. Exercise like Yoga provides one with the since of happiness, a healthier feeling and more positive emotions.

There are other things a person can do to help lower their stress levels but the things on this list are a good starting point. The very first step will be the decision to ultimately make it a priority in your life. Making it a priority will be a commitment for a better, healthier lifestyle and version of yourself. So, take control over the stress that’s been running your life and make it an essential behavior to do these things to transform the life of stress, into a life of happiness. 

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~Best of Health & Positive Energy, ~ Healing Feather Wellness ~ “Balancing Body, Mind & Spirit” ~ ©2020