Living the Dream. Dealing with Stress Stress can affect us all in different ways. A little stress, they say is good. It increases the levels of hormones flooding through the body and this improves thinking performance. Too much of it is bad. In the animal world we talk about the ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response’. But there is a point where stress levels increase beyond the body’s ability to deal with it and performance drops quickly and people face ‘burnout’. So how can we be strong and be able to overcome all the negative aspects of stress?
Relaxation and the Mind: Have you ever noticed how it seems as if your brain won’t switch off? Also, your ‘inner voice’ is constantly nagging, criticising you and you can’t get to relax. You can use a combination on modern psychological techniques and relaxation methods to improve your general feelings of happiness and motivation.
Tips on dealing with stress
When you are under stress, stop what you are doing and apply any of the following:
Stop worrying about the future, think about today. You can influence the future, but stop worrying about things you have no control over
Ask yourself, what is the worst thing that can happen? It may not be so bad
Remind yourself that you are hurting your body. Take ten minutes out
Do not let the trivia get to you. It is trivia!
Laugh at yourself. Make decisions and act on them. Share your fears and tears with someone close to you
Return to the sources of stress and act on them
Cut back on the caffeine
Listen to music
Exercise
Watch what you eat
Practise a range of relaxation exercises including mindfulness techniques, visualisation and deep breathing exercise
Remember that it is easier to overcome the symptoms of stress with a ‘healthy body and a healthy mind
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One of our courses for individuals and groups is that of ‘Stress Management for resilience’.
You can check out further details in the, 'What we do' section of this web.
For example over the day we cover many issues:
Understand the effects of stress (physical, emotional and psychological)
Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress
Psychological responses to stress.However the bulk of our time is spent on the techniques and strategies to deal with Challenges of life and work
Developing a positive self-image
Challenging negative thoughts, behaviours and attitudes
Applying practical compassion based mindfulness and relaxation techniques and motivational skills to remain positive
Taking away a toolkit with ideas for personal development
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