Do you feel it?

As you go on your daily life you will encounter a lot of frustrations, deadlines and demands. For a lot of people, stress is so common that it became their everyday routine. Though some might see stress as a form of motivation which by working under pressure you can be at your best.  Exposure to stress on a prolonged period of time will permanently destroy neurons in your brain that affects memory, learning, reasoning and impulse control.

Why is it alarming?

It is alarming because the feeling of stress can disrupt your way of thinking thus affects not just you but the people around you. It may damage your health, relationships, mood and quality of life. Due to this we have to take it seriously. Here are signs and how to avoid them…

•         You are perpetually sick and just can’t seem to get over it. As stress builds up your immune system slows down. It also slows down wound healing which will lead to infection. You have to listen to your body and look for signs that you are tired. Make time to rest and have extra sleep to allow your body to recover.

 

•         You have trouble concentrating. You feel overwhelmed and unable to focus on even simple things. It is a sign that you are overworked. If you are experiencing this take deep breaths inhale and exhale for few minutes. It helps with heart rate and blood flow, as well as to ease tensed muscles.

 

•       You have a constant headache that just won’t go away. You also notice your back and neck is always aching like crazy. It could be a form of tension or stress headache that is caused by tightening muscles on that area. You can take deep breaths, meditation and massages. You can also devote a little time for in between breaks that will allow you to stretch those muscles and prevent them from tightening up.

 

•         You are having trouble sleeping well. This is caused by worrying too much about everything. If you are tired but having trouble sleeping it is possible you have stress-related fatigue. You can cut back on caffeine and alcohol and increase exercise to improve sleep patterns. You also need a medium to release your frustrations and anxiety due to being overwhelmed.

Talk to us and have a medium to fight stress. Start your journey today!