Stress?

Stress defined is “A non-specific response of the body to any demand made on it”. The world we live in is much different today than it was when black and white TV was the only option for us growing up. When I was little, pong was the only video game available to play as a kid.

 The thing with stress is it comes from many different areas in our lives. Some stress is ok to keep us focused. It comes from family, financial means, lack of time management, social interaction, chemicals like caffeine, fat sugar and overeating and environmental surroundings like pollution. So what do we do about it since we know it’s all around us? Handle it!

Try and get a little more sleep, exercise daily even if you have not in the past. You can start slow and not overdo it. All of us have different limitations but most can still exercise and don’t. There are great trainers all over the world for stress control.

If you don’t have an exercise program start slow and build it up progressively and realistically. Other ways to manage stress is to set realistic expectations of yourself. Consider avoiding zero defect environments if you can. Look to friends and social support to have someone to talk to.

RELAX! Listen to music, sit on the beach or take a walk. Get outside and enjoy Mother Nature. Reduce your stress and feel better.