STRESS MANAGEMENT:
Life with too much stimulus becomes unpleasant and tiring, and may ultimately damage your HEALTH or well-being. The art of stress management is to keep yourself at a level of stimulation that is HEALTHY and enjoyable. Stress can be defined as a state of PHYSICAL and mental tension caused by certain external or internal factors in a person's life. Too much stress can seriously interfere with your ability to perform effectively. Life without stimulus would be incredibly dull and boring. By analyzing the likely causes of stress, you will be able to plan your responses to likely forms of stress. Stress may include feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, annoyance or frustration. Prolonged stress is a serious condition can lead to life threatening illnesses particularly HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, stroke and HEART ATTACKS.
Some signs and symptoms of stress :
· Nervousness/trembling.
· Irritability, impatience, angry outbursts.
· Pains almost everywhere, particularly digestive and abdominal.
· Tiredness/ Exhaustion.
· Muscle tension.
· Panic attacks and breathing difficulties.
· Insomnia.
· Increased reliance on alcohol, SMOKING, coffee etc.
· Loss of or increased appetite.
· Cold, sweaty hands.
· Anxiety.
· Grinding teeth/clenching jaws.
Life with too much stimulus becomes unpleasant and tiring, and may ultimately damage your HEALTH or well-being. The art of stress management is to keep yourself at a level of stimulation that is HEALTHY and enjoyable. Stress can be defined as a state of PHYSICAL and mental tension caused by certain external or internal factors in a person's life. Too much stress can seriously interfere with your ability to perform effectively. Life without stimulus would be incredibly dull and boring. By analyzing the likely causes of stress, you will be able to plan your responses to likely forms of stress. Stress may include feelings of anger, fear, anxiety, annoyance or frustration. Prolonged stress is a serious condition can lead to life threatening illnesses particularly HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, stroke and HEART ATTACKS.
Some signs and symptoms of stress :
· Nervousness/trembling.
· Irritability, impatience, angry outbursts.
· Pains almost everywhere, particularly digestive and abdominal.
· Tiredness/ Exhaustion.
· Muscle tension.
· Panic attacks and breathing difficulties.
· Insomnia.
· Increased reliance on alcohol, SMOKING, coffee etc.
· Loss of or increased appetite.
· Cold, sweaty hands.
· Anxiety.
· Grinding teeth/clenching jaws.
