Stress Management

Importance of managing Stress according to experts at MindYog

If one is living with high levels of stress, he is placing his entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on one’s emotional equilibrium, as well as physical health. It narrows the ability to think clearly, function effectively and enjoy life.

Effective stress management, on the other hand, helps break the hold stress has on one’s life, so that he may be happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun—and the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. But stress management is not one-size-fits-all. That is why it is important to experiment and find out what works best for an individual.

The following stress management tips by experts at MindYog can help you balance the stress in your life:

Effective Stress Management by MindYog

Stress can be effectively managed in many different ways. The best stress management plans usually include a mix of stress relievers that address stress physically and psychologically and help to develop resilience & coping skills.

• Use quick stress relievers. Some stress relief techniques can work in just a few minutes to calm the stress response of the body. These techniques offer a "quick fix" that helps one feel calmer at that moment, and this can help in several ways. When one’s stress response is not triggered, he may approach problems more thoughtfully and proactively. One is less likely to lash out at others out of frustration, which can keep his relationships healthier. Nipping on’s stress response in the bud can also keep him from experiencing chronic stress.
• Quick stress relievers like breathing exercises, for example, may not build one’s resilience to future stress or minimize the stressors that he faces, but they can help calm the body's physiology once the stress response is triggered.
• Develop stress-relieving habits. Some techniques are less convenient to use when one is in the middle of a stressful situation. But if one practices them regularly, they can help manage stress in general by being less reactive to it and be more able to reverse his stress response quickly and easily.
• Long-term healthy habits, like exercise or regular meditation, can help to promote resilience toward stressors if one makes them a regular part of his life.
• Communication skills and other lifestyle skills can be helpful in managing stressors and changing how we feel from "overwhelmed" to "challenged" or even "stimulated."
• Eliminate stressors when possible. One may not be able to completely eliminate stress from his life or even the biggest stressors, but there are areas where it can be minimized and brought to a manageable level. Any stress that can be cut out can minimize the overall stress load. For example, ending even one toxic relationship can help one deal with other stress more effectively because he may feel less overwhelmed.