Managing Stress

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As Dr . David Orme -Johnson (1995 ) said "the best thing we can do to reduce stress in the world is reduce it in ourselves (n .p Each of us has had some unpleasant situations in his life . The notion of stress differs from person to person , it can be powerful or slightly noted , durable or fast . They say stress is even useful for human organism . Counseling Mental Health Center at The University of Texas (2004 ) says : Stress adds flavor , challenge and opportunity to life Without stress , life would

be dull and unexciting . However , too much stress can seriously affect your physical and mental well-being Recurrent physical and psychological stress can diminish self-esteem decrease interpersonal and academic effectiveness and create a cycle of self-blame and self-doubt . It is important for your health that you find the optimal level of stress that you can learn to manage effectively (n .p ) As Arne Anderson (2005 ) says : Stress is first and foremost a necessary part of our lives . Without it , boredom sets in too much of it can be overwhelming and exhausting (n .p . But in our mind the notion stress ' has got a negative character . So , what the stress is ? Virtua Stress ' investigators (2004 ) distinguish the following factors that can cause stress

-minor irritants : Traffic jams , oversleeping or car problems

-major life events : Moving , changing jobs and getting married or divorced

-ongoing problems : Chronic money problems , health issues or relationship difficulties (n .

p Stress is a normal response of the body and mind Everyone feels stress when gearing up to deal with major life events (such as marriage , divorce , births , deaths , or starting or ending a job or handling everyday hassles like arguments , financial headaches following

Rapid heartbeat

Headaches

Stomach aches

Muscle tension

Emotional signs of stress can be both positive and upsetting

Excitement

Exhilaration

Joy

and

Frustration

Nervousness

Discouragement

Anxiety

Anger Repeated stress drains and wears down your body and mind Stress is like starting a car engine or pushing the accelerator pedal to speed up . If you keep revving up the car , you 'll burn out the starter and wear out both the brakes and the engine

Burnout occurs when repeated stress is not balanced by healthy time outs for genuine relaxation . Stress need not be a problem if you manage it by smoothly and calmly entering or leaving life 's fast lane

Stress Management involves responding to major life events and everyday hassles by relaxing as well as tensing up . Relaxation actually is a part of the normal stress response . When faced with life 's challenges , people not only tense up to react rapidly and forcefully but they also become calm in to think clearly and act with control

One of the most important questions one can have while managing stress if stress can become unmanageable . Trauma can cause severe stress , which may become unmanageable despite the best efforts of good stress management . Let 's look at why this happens and what you can do...