How To Relieve Anxiety
Photo by Gary White from Unsplash
Stress is an inevitable part of life which can be caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors are those that arise within an individual (internal) such as psychological disorders and extrinsic factors are those taht arise from the environmental (outside) such as cultural influences. Understand what stress really is can help us to be able to identify it and be able to have ways to relieve it. According to Hans Selye who is the father of stress research, Stress is simply defined as : "A non-specific response of the body to a demand".
In this modern day of improving technology, stress rapidly progresses due to the demands that come with the modern lifestyle and this is because human beings live to satisfy needs. When these needs are not met, stress arises. Hence it is often said that stress is inversly proportional to satisfaction. Fortunately enough, there are proven ways that help with the relief of stress. This is an effort to minimise the way in which we perceive the demands we are facing.
What you should do...
Exercise
sprinting exercise such as running, swim,ming etc, has proven to reduce stress and cardiovascular diseases.
Counselling
Counselling can help an individual to recognise, accept and release stress.
Exposure to natural light
Although too much exposure can be toxic, little amounts of sunlight reduces stress because light is a regulator for cardiac rhythm which is important in regulating moods and hormones.
Practise relaxation techniques
This includes meditation, yoga and deep breathing to name a few. Consistantly doing these techniques protect the body from effects of stress.
Spend time with family and friends
Being involved with others and getting social support can help alleviate stress.
Good nutrition
Eating fruits and vegetables instead of ice cream and cookies and drinking water instead of alcohol can help reduce stress. A healthy diet provides sufficient energy to deal with challanges.