Want To Stress Less?

By Elaine Gibson, CHC

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Want To Stress Less?

Stress is an inevitable part of life. There are some things in life that we just can't dodge, no matter how much we want to, and stress is one of them. There are always a few too many things on our to-do lists.

Overwhelming stress can wreak havoc on your health and wellbeing. It's incredible the amount of influence stress has on how our bodies function.

Even though you cannot avoid stress, equipping yourself with practical tools to combat stress can make a drastic difference in your life. Here are a few practical ways to cope with stress.

Train Your Brain

Replacing your negative thoughts with positive or productive ones can crank down your stress levels. When you feel negative thoughts creeping in, like when you're stuck in traffic for the sixth day in a row, replace those thoughts with something more productive.

Is there a different route home that may be less crowded? Could you listen to a book during your commute? The important takeaway here is to use your energy for productive, positive thoughts. You are human, so no-one expects you to be a ray of sunshine every moment of the day but learning to train your brain in this way can drastically impact your mood.

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Stress and the busy nature of life have an impact on how we breathe. The majority of people breathe very shallow breaths. Stop and notice how you are breathing right now. Chances are, you are not breathing deep enough to fill your lungs to the point your stomach extends.

Deep breathing provides the brain with optimal levels of oxygen, which have many health benefits. Practicing deep breathing three times a day will help re-train this habit and decrease stress levels.

Avoid Unnecessary Stress

Evaluate what is stressing you out and write a list of anything that comes to mind. Do you have too much on your plate? Have you over committed yourself and your time? Take a look at where you can cut some things out and where you can possibly delegate some tasks to others. Get creative with how you can turn these stressors into something less impactful on your health.

Dealing with stress can be very difficult. Getting some help from a professional can be very rewarding. If you're feeling stressed out, it can't hurt to get a little help, today.