Ways to De-Stress

Who doesn’t have a life full of stress? Life has many demands to make of anyone, regardless of what his career or family needs may be. The pressures of everyday living can throw many spokes in the wheel and put a person in a state of stress. Regardless of how small or big an issue maybe, the response one has to it can be the factor to define stress levels.

                  Ways for you to overcome anxiety and stress.

1. Identify the issue that is causing you the stress. Sometimes, a little introspection can help you identify what the root cause of all your stress is. It is not always a particular factor at the superficial level, for there are many issues that can contribute to heightened stress levels. Start by looking within – is there a hike in the stress levels at particular times in a day, or when a particular kind of incident occurs? Try to find the things that trigger you, and address them effectively to help settle your issues.
2. Indulge in a hobby. Very often in life, we are so caught up in the demands that life and career obligations make on us. Consequently, we forget what it is to do things we like. Nurture a hobby and indulge in it, and allow your mind to soak in some stress busting comfort.
3. Meditate often. Meditation is not a religious practice, and need not even be a spiritual practice if that is what you best prefer. It is just about improving your concentration on a particular thing, enough to encourage your cluttered mind to feel lighter and more peaceful. Set 10 minutes aside everyday to meditate, and feel yourself growing calmer.
4. Do a lot of physical activity. The more active you are, the sharper your mind is, and the more comfortable you feel about the many things you need to attend to. Physical activity need not be rigorous – it can even be just about enough to discourage a sedentary way of life
5. Introspect within and always ask yourself if whatever it is that you are stressing about will be worth it a year from now, or if it will matter a year from now. If it will not, then why waste time worrying about it?
6. Keep a good circle of friends whom you can trust and vent to, and comfortably engage with to ensure a positive frame of mind.

References:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/de-stress/Simple-ways-to-deal-with-anxiety/articleshow/44607494.cms
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/coping-with-anxiety
http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Anxiety