Stress Management Techniques.

Stress is part of being human, and it can help motivate you to get things done. Even high stress from serious illness, job loss, a death in the family, or a painful life event can be a natural part of life. You may feel down or anxious, and that’s normal too for a while.

Talk to your doctor if you feel down or anxious for more than several weeks or if it starts to interfere with your home or work life. Therapy, medication, and other strategies can help.

In the meantime, there are things you can learn to help you manage stress before it gets to be too much. These tips may help you keep stress at bay:

# Keep a positive attitude.
# Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
# Be assertive instead of aggressive. Assert your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
# Learn to manage your time more effectively.
# Set limits appropriately and say no to requests that would create excessive stress in your life.
# Make time for hobbies and interests.
Don't rely on alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors to reduce stress. Drugs and alcohol can stress your body even more.
# Seek out social support. Spend enough time with those you love.
# Seek treatment with a psychologist or other mental health professional trained in stress management or biofeedback techniques to learn more #healthy ways of dealing with the stress in your life.

There’s a lot more you can do to help manage stress.
Check the video for more info.