Stresses of Life

With the development of society, the rhythm of modern life is becoming faster and faster. Many people have suffered and suffering from the stress and strain of life. So stress has become a normal part of life. Psychologically speaking, stress is a kind of disease of modern society. There are many causes of stress which come from work, family and social life.

Stress is a normal part of life. Every person experiences stress one way or another, and everyone has their own way of handling it. Some ignore their problems while others face them. Stress can either harm you or make you who you are. When I have stress, I chose to let it make me into a stronger person, to focus and channel otherwise wasted energy into productive activity when possible which happily for me is most of the time.

some point in our lives, if they aren't coped with, they can cause major problems.

-- People who are always late, drive too fast and are discourteous on the road

Having a good family life is very important to most people. They hope that they can enjoy a wonderful time with their family. But life is full of so much trifling things and sacrifices need to be made by some members of the family from time to time. If they can not respect and understand each other, friction will result from the unrealistic expectations. As a result, every one in the family will feel hurt and worry about the family breaking down.

 We generally use the word "stress" when we feel that everything seems to have become too much - we are overloaded and wonder whether we really can cope with the pressures placed upon us.

Anything that poses a challenge or a threat to our well-being is a stress. Some stresses get you going and they are good for you - without any stress at all many say our lives would be boring and would probably feel pointless. However, when the stresses undermine both our mental and physical health they are bad.  


Stress is not a part of our lives – it is our inability to manage the body, mind, intellect, and life energies.Through bringing our bodies and minds to a more peaceful state of function, one can overcome the stress.
When you experience stress, your whole nervous system reacts and specific hormones are released into your blood stream.  These hormones speed up heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism.
This can be a good thing - stress can help you get through tough situations. Changes in your body as a result of stress can increase your ability to feel:

•     Alert
•     Energised
•     Switched on
•     More resourceful

 In the long term though, the extra pressure that is put on your body from stress can have some pretty negative impacts on both your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Eventually, too much stress on your body over a long period of time can lead to you burning out - a state of complete mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion.

 Possible effects of stress on your body:

• A tendency to sweat
• Back pain
• Chest pain
  
• Childhood obesity
• Cramps or muscle spasms
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fainting spells
• Headache
• Heart disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Loss of libido
• Lower immunity against diseases
• Muscular aches
• Nail biting
• Nervous twitches
• Pins and needles
• Sleeping difficulties
• Stomach upset

Possible effects of stress on your behavior:

•     Eating too much
•     Eating too little
•     Food cravings
  
•     Sudden angry outbursts
•     Drug abuse
•     Alcohol abuse
•     Higher tobacco consumption
•     Social withdrawal
•     Frequent crying
•     Relationship problems

 Prevention is better than a cure, but there are things you can do whenever you're stressed to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy and to avoid reaching the point of burn out. These include:

Taking regular time out for yourself and learning different ways to relax and unwind
    Setting aside some time each day to 'switch off' from technology
    Developing skills like problem solving to prepare you to handle tricky situations
    Setting boundaries, so that you reduce how often you overextend yourself
    Keeping an open line of communication with colleagues, family and friends about how you are feeling

    Exercise - exercise has been proven to have a beneficial effect on a person's mental and physical state. For many people exercise is an extremely effective stress buster.
    Assertiveness - don't say yes to everything. If you can't do something well, or if something is not your responsibility, try to seek ways of not agreeing to do them.

    Alcohol and drugs - alcohol and drugs will not help you manage your stress better. Either stop consuming them completely, or cut down.
    Caffeine - if your consumption of coffee and other drinks which contain caffeine is high, cut down.
    Nutrition - eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Make sure you have a healthy and balanced diet.
    Time - make sure you set aside some time each day just for yourself. Use that time to organize your life, relax, and pursue your own interests.
    Breathing - there are some effective breathing techniques which will slow down your system and help you relax.

    Talk - talk to you family, friends, work colleagues and your boss. Express your thoughts and worries.
    Relaxation techniques - meditation, massage, or yoga have been known to greatly help people with stress.

 Dealing with stress is totally depends on individual capability about handling situations and people and even their own brain. I hope this article will help you to understand stress management and make you to think whats more important in life. 

Thanks,

Rakesh