7 Ways To Reduce Stress

Did you know stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts, feelings, and your behavior? You may think illness is to blame for that chronic headache of yours, your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the culprit. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. BUT being able to recognize common stress symptoms can help you manage them!

Here are 7 Ways To Reduce Stress & maintain a healthy mind and body!

1. Get Enough Sleep: In adequate or poor-quality sleep can negatively affect your mood, mental alertness, energy level, and physical health.

2. Learn Relaxation Techniques: meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, Deep breathing exercises, and the yoga are powerful relaxation techniques and stress-killers.

3. Strengthen Your Social Network: Connect with other people either by joining a class, and the organization, or participating in a support group.

4. Hone Your Time-Management Skills: The more efficiently you can juggle of the demands of work, family, and social life, the lower your stress will be.

5. Resolve Stressful Situations: don’t let stressful situations fester. Hold family problem-solving sessions and practice negotiation skills at home and at work.

6. Nurture Yourself: Treat yourself to a massage, take a nap, a piece for a walk, or listen to your favorite music.

7. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your partner, your family, your friends, @matunrase , or any other health professionals! If stress & anxiety persist, talk to your doctor.