Stress and How You Can Reduce it By Perin Peter Design 8

Facts about Stress Stress can be negative and positive Stress is a natural reaction your body has Stress can also be a good motivator A threat is not only a fight or harm it is also a problem Stress is a reaction People can get sick while under stress Anything can cause stress Comparing yourself to other people can cause stress too Chewing gum is also used for a long time to reduce stress Women have a higher probability of committing suicide when under stress especially mothers

Something You Can Do to Reduce Stress Talk with friends Laughing is very helpful Cry when you have to Tell someone you are angry at them when you are Do something you like Listen to calm, relaxing music Take a stroll outside Meditate Get a massage Sleep Do some activities Lose the electronics for a little while Do yoga Know what the problem is Try to take care of problems as they come Discuss your problems with someone Learn how to manage stress Start doing activities If none of these tips help you should consult a doctor  

Types of Stress Some types of stress can be good. If you can handle the stress it can actually become a good motivator. This type of stress is called eustress.   However stress is not always helpful. If you cannot control it your confidence will plummet. Once you know you cannot solve a problem. It will cause stress and you will start thinking nothing is going right in your life. This type of stress is called distress

Stress balls actually work Stress balls work for us like a pacifier works for babies. It soothes your brain to an intellectual level. Stress balls keep your mind and body engaged in something which in this case is squeezing a ball. Although it does not have to be a ball or squishy at all.  

Effects of Stress Increases blood pressure Leaves you vulnerable to multiple mental and emotional problems Increased chance of heart attack and stroke For some people stress even affects their digestion system Enlarges fat cells People will not feel sleepy Increased cortisol will block your brain making it unable to make new memories Too much stress can increase chance of a baby being born prematurely Reduces brain tissues which help regulate emotions and self-control

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