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How to cope with stress.
If you can cut down on the amount of stress you are experiencing, then this will in turn help to combat the symptoms of low mood and anxiety.
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Try to:-
Avoid nicotine, alcohol & caffeine
| These stimulants will only add to your stress symptoms. Eat well & sensibly, and hydrate by drinking plenty of water | | Do some physical activities | Exercise
produces ‘good mood’ substances in the brain. Walks, going to
the gym, yoga, or relaxation techniques are great stress busters. | Relax with a stress reduction technique
| Books, CD’s, workshops, etc offer tips and techniques on useful breathing or relaxation exercises. | | Get plenty of sleep | Sleep is essential for the body to function properly. Aim to get about 7 to 8 hours sleep each night. | | Agree once in a while! | Even though everyone is entitled to an opinion, life shouldn’t be a constant battleground. Try to avoid conflict.
| | Learn to accept what you cannot change | As the saying goes..”accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, & the wisdom to
know the difference.”
| | Listen to your body | Learn to recognise stress &
anger in your day and counter it immediately. | | Learn how to say ‘no’ | Simple…but effective. Where a ‘no’ is the right response, say it without guilt.
| | Manage your time more effectively | Take one thing at a time. A useful strategy
for dealing with a sense of being overwhelmed by all the things that
need attention is prioritising
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