Monday, March 18, 2024

5 Effective Ways To manage Stress

Everyday life on its own can be a bag of stress, not to talk of the duties and trials of adulting. The responsibilities, the chores, the decisions and occasional trying times we are often faced with both at work or in relationships can eventually take its toll.  Most of us end up  getting overwhelmed with the stress and often don’t know how to manage the situation.

 

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We give you some of the effective ways that can help reduce stress.

  1. Get Enough Sleep

Sleep deprivation is one of the top reasons people get stressed out, cranky and fatigued. As minor as it seems, getting adequate sleep can actually do a lot to transform your mood and physical appearance. Try to get at least 5 hours of sleep every day.

  1. Reduce Alcohol and Caffeine intake.

It’s more of a default setting to turn to alcohol or caffeine whenever we are stressed out with the hope of being somewhat relieved. But the truth is that Alcohol and caffeine do more harm than good. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of stress rather than reduce it. Alcohol is a depressant when taken in large quantities, but acts as a stimulant in smaller quantities. Therefore using alcohol as a way to alleviate stress is not ultimately helpful.

 

 

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  1. Indulge in Physical Activity.

Physical activities have been proven to be effective means towards reducing stress. Anything from running, walks, boxing, cardio, and yoga will do just fine. Try these activities you should try at least once a week and watch your lifestyle turn around for the better.

  1. Rest as often as possible.

This cannot be overemphasised. Getting rest as often as possible is one of the most effective ways to relieve yourself of stress. Take a day off once in a while to unwind and pamper yourself. Watch a movie, go to the spa, go shopping, or do something you genuinely find happiness in.

  1. Stay away from unnecessary drama

Toxic people and unnecessary drama builds a lot of stress, it is okay to cut off people that are causing you stress.

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