Stress Management
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Understanding Stress and Its Effects
Stress is one of the factors that can affect your health.
Stressful events are a part of life. You may not be able to change your current situation.
However, you can take steps to manage the impact of these events on yourself.
You can learn to identify the things that cause you stress and how to take care of yourself—both physically and emotionally—when facing stressful situations.
People can learn to manage stress and lead happier, healthier lives.
14 Tips for Managing Stress
Here are some tips to help you keep stress under control.
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Stay positive.
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Accept that there are things you can’t control.
03
Be assertive, not aggressive.
04
Express your feelings, opinions, or beliefs firmly, rather than becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
05
Learn and practice relaxation techniques; try meditation, yoga, or tai chi for managing stress.
06
Exercise on a regular basis. The body can cope with stress better when it’s in good shape.
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Eat a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet.
08
Learn how to manage your time more effectively
09
Set appropriate boundaries and learn to say no to requests that will cause excessive stress in your life.
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Make time for hobbies, interests, and relaxation.
11
Get some rest and sleep enough. The body needs time to recover from stressful events.
12
Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to relieve stress.
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Seek social support. Spend enough time with the people you care about.
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Seek treatment from psychologist or professionals mental health others who are trained in the technique stress management to learn how to cope with stress in your life in a healthy way.