STRESS MANAGEMENT

We are all living in this modern world with lot of stress. Many of us are affected by the stress and it shows in our system and our behaviour. Stress Management has become a major issue for most of us. I see people around me who are stressed out because of issues relating to work or personal life. If the stress that we take on a day to day basis is not managed properly it can lead to serious problems. Stress will have an immediate effect on our way of thinking, our reaction, the way we speak and the way we behave. When the stress levels are high and we take on the stress at frequent intervals it can also have an impact on our health.



The best way to start managing the stress is to take control of your life. The moment you realise that you are in control of your life the foundation for stress management is laid well. In addition to the ten useful tips that is provided in the above presentation we can also indulge in any of the following:

1. Work in the garden or kitchen
2. Read a good book
3. Listen to good music
4. Watch a Cartoon
5. Watch some comedy scenes
6. Go for a long walk or a long drive
7. Write in your blog
8. Spend time in the swimming pool or if you dont know swimming take a long bath
   
9. Savor a hot cup of Tea or Coffee

Managing Stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment and the way you deal with problems. Our ultimate goal in life is to achieve a balanced life, with quality time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun. We need to build the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges in life head on.

The key to success in stress management is healthy lifestyle which includes (a) regular exercise (b) healthy diet (c) good sleep (d) good habits (e) positive attitude.

T.P.Anand
Dubai, U.A.E.
22nd March 2012