What is stress and how can we avoid it?
Everybody deals with stress in their own way. Some people decide to cower away and cry in a corner, others try to fight their way through any stressful situations, while some just tend to freeze and bottle everything inside until it bursts out like a balloon that’s been inflated too much and can’t handle the pressure anymore. Regardless of how you deal with this sort of a situation, what you need to understand is that when you are stressed, and your body immediately forces itself into making the right decision to escape the situation unharmed.
For
example, people that choose the “fight” option tend to have their blood rushed
to their muscles ready for any response, which is where the “red-faced
reaction” comes from. On the other hand, the people that are not used to
fighting it out with whoever’s causing the disturbance will most likely end up
having most of their bodily functions shut down, causing them to freeze
immediately and not be able to say or do anything.
We’ve all had to face off against unpleasant situations,
and that’s a fact. Whether it be someone annoying you and making your day
harder or just a series of unfortunate events that seem to imply that God has
it in for you, it always sparks that little match inside of you that causes you
to feel that unpleasant sensation fill your whole body making you see only red
in front of your eyes.
But hey, that’s not what we’re here to focus on today.
No, we’re here in order to help you get past those unfortunate events and
function properly for the rest of the day. Regardless of what you’re going
through, this article will help you cope with this better, making sure that you
know exactly how to escape any uncomfortable situation by simply preventing
them from ever happening in the first place. So, without further ado, let’s
start this article right with the easiest way to avoid being stressed out.
Talk
with someone
You most likely knew that this was coming, but alas, it
is one of the most effective ways of dealing with stress accumulation. Whether
this is a friend, a family member or a psychologist, it doesn’t matter in the
slightest. The only thing that matters is that you know someone that will
listen to all of your problems and offer up a shoulder for you to lay on in
your times of need.
Regardless
of who you are or what kind of a person you think you are, you need to
understand the fact that we all fall on our knees every now and then and need a
pick-me-up. This has nothing to do with preserving your image or stroking that
ego, it is a necessity. Forget about being the “cool guy that doesn’t need
help” for a moment and think about your sanity for once. Believe us when we
tell you that this is no laughing matter and that you’ll have to deal with it
sooner than later.
Sleep
more
This is another pretty basic one that you should
concentrate on, but alas, it is very useful since most of the time our mood is
dictated by the amount of sleep that we get, so don’t slack off! You need to
get those 6 hours of sleep at any cost. If you can, you need to strive for 8
hours per night, but alas, most of us can’t really do that, which is why 6
hours is a much more achievable goal. Any sane doctor out there will tell you
that sleep is imperative to your mental health. Without a good 6-8 hours of
sleep you are literally unable to function as a human being anymore.
Help
those around you
This is a very important step as it helps you forget
about your own problems for a second and focus on those around you. This also
makes people around you like you more which is definitely great for stress
reduction as a whole. So, next time that you see someone drop something to the
ground, or whenever you see someone dealing with a lot of stress themselves
give them a meaningful gift that can help them get past their problems easier.
Whatever it is, as long as you know what you’re getting yourself into, you
should be able to accomplish your mission in no time.
Keep
that positive mindset at all times
Regardless of what you might be facing off against
mentally, you need to make sure that you always keep that positive mindset.
Keep that smile on your face and carry on like there’s no tomorrow. This is a
very good mentality to have since most of the time the placebo effect takes
place if we force it enough that it even affects us mentally before we know it.
A good way to maintain a positive mindset is to listen to calming music on a
daily basis. Luckily, there are plenty of playlists on Youtube that
you can use to help keep that smile on your face.
Alternatively, you can also listen to some calming
podcasts that will make your day easier to get through. There are plenty of
podcasts that you can listen to if you’re in a bad mood and need a good
pick-me-up.
Break
down big problems into smaller, easier to handle problems
This is a very good exercise for those that tend to
overreact to any problems that they face off against. So, to begin with, start
analyzing your issues and start breaking them down step by step until you see
how insignificant they really are. This exercise is also very helpful for those
that can’t seem to find any way to fix their problems and move past them.
Analyzing them carefully will always be a good way of finding solutions to help
you fix them in the first place.
Spend
time in nature
Nature is always very relaxing, which is why it’s a
perfect way to spend your vacation. You don’t even need anyone with you most of
the time since being alone in the woods surrounded by nothing but trees and the
many sounds of wildlife (hopefully not dangerous ones) living in that ecosystem
can be extremely calming.
But alas, going on a journey with friends in a local
forest is always fun, especially if you’re ready to give up on technology as a
whole, so why not give it a try? It will help you clear your mind and relieve
any stress that you could’ve built up over the course of the week. It might be
hard at first to just throw every electronic device you have on you away, but
trust us when we tell you that it’s worth it.
So, in conclusion, stress is not always a bad thing. In
the prehistoric ages we used to depend on stress in order to survive. For
example, if a saber tiger would be approaching us our stress would force us to
make a move immediately. But alas, we no longer require this sort of
“Spider-sense” anymore since we no longer live in constant fear. So, if you
follow the steps we gave you in this article then you should be stress-free
most of the time. We thank you for your attention and wish you luck in your
future journeys.
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