How To De-Stress

What causes stress and how do we cope with it?  Every day we are bombarded with the stresses of life because of the demands of the day. Stress can be good and bad for the health, as too much stress causes health hazards with sicknesses like schizophrenia, high blood pressure, and heart attack. A little stress causes us to be more alert and vigilant when the demands are there.

It is known that before the trigger of mental illness in a patient, she/he could not cope with the amount of stress. With the nature of schizophrenia, which is often triggered by excessive stress, a person is subjected to risk if care is not taken to eliminate the stress. Stress also causes bad relationships with family members, as a little annoyance is enough to create a big mountain out of a molehill.  

We have often heard that a little stress is good for our well-being and we perform better under pressure. Capitalise on the strength of making use of stress to improve your work, but do not allow it to overtake you that soon it becomes a very stressful moment. Pace out your work with wisdom and understanding as to how much stress you can take and how much you can’t. It is good to work in what you can and try to seek help in areas you are unable to cope.

When is the most stressful moment for mothers? Can it be during the children’s examination period? Most parents get more anxious than their children when it comes to academic pursuits because the parents want their children to score high marks and do well. What then should be the attitude of the mother when her children’s exam draws near? Well, if the children have been consistent in studying throughout the school term, then there could be no anxiety. As such, the anxiousness that these children face will cause them from doing well. The point is, relax and allow your children to excel in the way they are able to.

For working people, stress normally comes in the form of being overworked and under-rest. When can you balance between work and rest? Do not carry the office work back home, as that would even create a more stressful time at home, which is meant to be rest time. Most people carry their workload back home hoping to work on it, only to find that they are building up tremendous stress for themselves. The answer is, leave what you can’t do today for tomorrow and at least your boss will understand that you have tried hard for the day.

The most stressful moment for couples is when they have a baby. The baby wakes up in the middle of the night and demands milk and attention. What do the parents do? They have no choice but to wake up and feed the child. This carries on until the child is at least two years old, and it certainly is a toil for the parents if both are working. Looking after children can be the most stressful thing for a mother because it takes up her strength and energy. The demands are great. I always hear mothers complain that it is not easy to devote time to their children with the high demands of housework and other responsibilities.

How then can we cope with stress? Well, the best way is to relax and not be too worked up by the demands of the day. Have a lovely evening with your spouse, chatting, if that takes away the stress, or go out with friends for a cup of coffee if you need to de-stress yourself. Find something to do other than the daily chores. Read a magazine or go shopping, that might break the routine, and always remember to try and do something different.

The answer is, be different and you will find yourself able to cope better. The best answer is to go for a beautiful holiday far away in the Caribbean or go to Europe or other locations. Such a holiday can do you a lot of good as it takes away the chores of the day and the toil of years accumulated throughout your working years. Learn to relax and have fun and you will find that you will be refreshed and have more energy to build up your career or look after your children.

Manage your stress well and you’ll be able to manage yourself better. Relax and please yourself with whatever that you intend to do. At the end of the day, stay calm and tackle your problems if you need to, yet in the most unhurried way, with lots of time to do the rest. Learn to rest well and you will be able to cope better the next day. Draw strength for each day and you will find that you are stronger and able to cope with the stress of life.