Stress
Stress can kill in the literal sense of the word. Therefore, the ability to relax and to resist crises is absolutely necessary for us to survive.
Source: https://youtu.be/vzrjEP5MOT4
In this post, I want to introduce some methods of dealing with stress.
Download an app
An outstanding busy day? Download one of the applications that will teach you to cope with stress and take care of your nerves.
Calm
If you cannot concentrate - meditate. This free app will help you, it has 50 calm meditations and 16 calm tracks from Kip Mazuy. Additionally, monthly new content is added to the application. Sometimes I open the Calm on my PC, 5-10 minutes and balance is restored.
Mindshift
A personal coach for teenagers and the youth, which will help relieve stress and get rid of anxiety. The application contains specific solutions to deal with daily anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety, fear of public speaking, a sense of panic and conflict.
Sometimes such applications are real lifesavers when nerves are on their limit. And it is good when at least one of them comes in handy.
Focus on the positive
It is true that sometimes we are unable to control things that happen to us during the day, however, we are able to control the way we think. There is no need to think about bad things as it will only drain your energy and make a stressful situation even tenser. Instead, it is much better for you to focus your thoughts on the positive moments that will help you overcome stress. At the end of the day, it is important to remember that no one will return your emotions and time spent on negative thinking.
Exercise
There is no way to control your emotions better and reduce the level of everyday stress than by exercising. You will be surprised how jogging can make your life easier and less stressful. On the other hand, such things like yoga will help you not only with your body but also with your mind. Sometimes there is no better thing than a good stretch.
So, what are your favorite ways to deal with stress?
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I highly recommend to you short movie about what successful people have in common and it is the first hour during a day. They all wake up early and start from being positive, they either swim, go to gym or have a walk and they read something positive. Because it is important how you will start your day, this influences the rest of the day you have.
There is nothing worse that letting ourselves to feel bad, because it causes not only diseases but also makes us unhappy, less productive, we can show all our knowledge and skills during exams and we give up on many things that are important for us.
I think that everyone has to learn how to reduce stress. For each person, a different method can work. I prefer cognitive-behavioral method of inventing a counter-argument to each stressful thought. However, I've also seen a nice animated gif that makes you calm down:
https://31.media.tumblr.com/b1406ea40336dc68e5404b380c391d96/tumblr_nsj9tcMOgY1qkv5xlo1_500.gif
I agree that there is no wrong way, you just doing it how you feel it should be.
Thanks for your recommendation! It is just a way I try to spend my morning and I noticed that it really works.
Yeah, it is easy to say "focus on the positive", but I am not saying that it is easy to make yourself focusing on the positive. It is a really hard work, sometimes even harder than working at the gym, but just think how many advantages it will bring to your life.
When I feel myself bad I like to have a small talk with me :)
It is just like:
- Poor, poor Lana. You allowed yourself to suffer and be in a bad mood. Okay, you have few minutes, but after that allow yourself to be in a great mood again.
Sometimes it is really funny to notice such moments :D
I have heard about coloring books for adults to deal better with stress. I have never tried them and I am not quite sure whether I have time for it (it sounds like a waste of time, but I may be totally wrong :D Maybe it's cure for all stress )
I really like this calm application you shared, the music is great background for relaxing and it's way easier to calm down :)) I listen it right now and it really feels good :D
According to the video - stress is everywhere and it sometimes scares me that it is really hard to completely cut it off. We are all vulnerable for stress situations and we can't do anything to be sure that nothing stressful gonna happen. And stress goes with hormones, so it does with our health... We should learn how to deal with it, as long as we cannot avoid it ;)
I very much agree with what Parycja said about 'inventing a counter-argument to each stressful thought'; it's helpful because it doesn't require one to use methods which feel too unnatural to us, like affirmations, at least at first. It's a good first step towards finding your own way of dealing with stress.
I've noticed is that, especially when stressed, I don't breathe properly, which makes the anxiety even stronger. I found that as little as 5 deep (diaphragmatic) breaths with can help somewhat. It's not exactly meditation but it's a part of that process.
Ohh it is very interesting. Applications which you showed. I'm very interested in it. I will try it certainly. DO you know more?
I completely agree with you. Focus on the positive is one of the most important when we talk about peace and balance.
I'm generally calm and I try to keep calm in all stressed situations. It is my way to deal with it.
things that are just consequences of source fears.
Well, about dealing with stress i just kind of let it be and vanish - i think every emotion has a place in our minds, so i don't fight stress, sadness or any other bad emotions. I mean of course there is a way to deal them, but defenitely not fighting them - it causes really more stress than before it. So i guess that calming my mind and acceting hte fact that i feel like i feel is the best way for me to cope with my emotions. It really helps and after some time of practicing that kind of attitude emotions flow through and feel really natural, so I recommend this!
Sometimes we had a stress situation at work or even in our private life, we have to stay busy to not overthinking it.
For me exercising is an option but sometimes I like to make some cleaning at home or go on a trip or even meet up with friends, anything to stay busy.
Thanks for the article. I never came across such applications. Maybe I will give them a shot, but I'm not really sure if I need it. I got pretty stressful work, but this stress motivates me a lot.
I love going for a walk to park or just sitting near the lake and deep breathing...
Maybe you'll find this article interesting http://greatist.com/happiness/breathing-exercises-relax
Here are more apps for relaxation http://michellephan.com/6-must-download-relaxation-apps-best-apps-for-relaxing/
http://www.hebiofeedback.co.uk/hebf-latest/do-you-find-smoking-relaxing-here-are-5-reasons-why/
Well, maybe you just don't need such apps, I hope stress will always be just a good motivation for you, without any bad impact :)
I know what i should do to keep my life quite calm and easy anyway i sometimes still reply my mistake. Then work out is my lifesaver. During any kind of excercise i forgot about all hard, weary problems. Of course that just a quick fix but as yet i haven't discovered anything better..
maybe it is time to try mindshift You have recomended :)
I have recently found that my favourite way of dealing with stress is going offline and doing some excercises. Yoga may be one of the best things to do if you are stressed - it combines relaxation, stretching techniques and meditation. I live very close to a forest and I find it very relaxing to go on a walk with my dog, go jogging or ride a bike. Doing an hour of excercises a day is a much better way to get some of the stress off your chest than watching an episode or two of this new tv series that you have found. Also it is good not to shut yourself in your flat - go and have some fun with your friends, see a movie, take a walk in the city.
Personally I deal with stress by drawing, watching serials or movies, sometimes taking a walk or just by spending time with loved ones and my dog. Exercising works too.