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Whether you are stressed over paying the bills, preparing/paying your taxes, family or job-related issues or health concerns, stress will enter our lives on a regular basis. According to the University Health Center of UGA, stress is a part of life, but the healthier you are, the better you are able to manage stress when it does happens.
The University Health Center of UGA has given us some tips on how to best handle stress when it does come into our lives.
The way you think about things can help you cope with stressful events. Having a positive attitude can certainly help.
Good nutrition and healthy eating habits may prevent a heart attack in the future. Also, eating well will increase your physical, mental and emotional endurance.
Most experts agree that physical activity provides immediate stress relief as well as long-term stress management. Just 20 to 30 minutes of walking a day can give you more energy and help you put things in perspective. Our bodies are made to move and everyone can find some type of activity that is enjoyable if we just look for it.
Relaxation techniques can help you manage stress and also improve your overall well-being. Find something you enjoy doing and make time for it.
Getting regular sleep is critical for a healthy life. Sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise when preparing to do your best and be your best.
Changes in relationships can be a source of stress. Seek out a friend or family member who is a good listener and talk with that person. Just talking about our concerns can be helpful in coping with stress.
Sometimes all the things we have to do may seem overwhelming. If we learn how to be a good time manager, this skill will prove useful in every aspect of our lives, and make all of our activities more productive and less stressful.
Alcohol and other drug use can lead to many problems that can add stress to our lives. High-risk use can lead to poor decision-making and create problems for others.
Tobacco can affect your sleep, ability to fight infection and your overall health. In order to achieve a healthy lifestyle, it is important to learn strategies to deal with stressful events and to understand that quitting tobacco use takes time and determination.
Spirituality means finding personal meaning in your life, and many find it helpful in managing stress.
What helps you reduce stress? We all have different ways of managing our stress, so my suggestion is to start adding some of these behaviors into your life one or two at a time. Find the ones that help you.