Stress Management Techniques:
How to manage stress
Many people sail through and rebuild their lives. While many of them might break down as well. Yet, we all need to understand and explore ways of coping with stress.
Coping with Stress
You can cope and manage stress by practising the steps listed below:
● By Adopting a Problem-Solving Approach Towards The Stressor (stress-causing agent )
● Cognitive Appraisal Of The Stressor (Changing Perception And Attitude Towards The Stressor)
● Challenging Irrational Thinking And Replacing It By Rational Thought Process
● Developing Positive Thinking
● Relaxation Exercises
Developing life skills such as;
● Self-care
● Assertiveness
● Having proper time management
● Improving relationships
● Regular exercising
● Healthy eating habits
● Taking proper sleep
● Overcoming unhelpful habits
● Providing and seeking social support
● Adding yoga and meditation for spiritual growth in life
● Taking part in leisure and recreational activities such as playing games, watching TV, reading books of interest, meeting people, visiting places, etc.
● Personality: by developing a stress-resistant personality
Some people are better than others at coping with stressors. Those who cope better tend to have these characteristics;
● They seek information about to deal with the problem and what their alternatives are
● They are prone to take direct action in trying to reduce stress impact.
● They are flexible in trying to cope, first trying one thing and then another.
● They try not to deal with the stressor through impulsive actions / self-destructive ways
● They use cognitive (thinking) mechanisms—such as reappraisal of the situation (to deal with the stressor).
Stress management is an integral part of optimal wellbeing. We also relate it to the proper functioning of individuals at the workplace, at home and in the society at large.
Thus, we need to learn and put in place stress management techniques to help us deal with stressful situations.
Most times, we may deal with stress alone. We may also need the support of a third party to help diagnose and point out our stressors.
In cases like this, seeking help from a professional, such as a psychologist or counsellor, can ease the tension regarding the situation.
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