Stress Management & You…

"Oh no! I just blew the only chance I had to prove myself how good I am! My promotion is far for another year now! All because of that measly fight I had with that stupid driver on the way! Yeah, he is to blame! No… last night, didn't sleep well… by the way, when was the last time I actually had a full six-hour uninterrupted sleep? I overwork, didn't even take a sick leave when I was sick because my main focus was promotion. Didn't have time to relax but to work, work, work, work… is that normal? I scream at my kids and I am so full of anger!"

That was the scenario. She was angry and confused as she blasted all her details on me.

Upon hearing this case, as a certified health specialist, I got up from my seat and pulled a sheet of paper from my prescription pad. I scribbled and gave it to her. You know what it said? Well, it said, "Take a break!"

"Medication: A 10-day vacation with your family away from work."

Mary was definitely on the verge of high stress. She takes no break and works until her eyes forcefully ask her to shut down her system for a while. When she sleeps, she is continuously reminded of work and then she immediately wakes at the first sound she hears. She is back to work again. She gives no time to her kids. Recently, she also filed for a divorce that was making her feel remorse. Therefore, Mary was being subjected to high stress physically and mentally. Any more of that same lifestyle could have made her crazy anytime! I handed her a Hawaii vacation brochure. I have those always for such stressful clients. It had a 25% discount on the package. That lifted her spirit and she finally decided to have a vacation with her kids to Hawaii. That's life… you have to force people for a vacation these days!

ccording to my calculations, nearly 85% of the people who are currently living around me now are subjected to high stress. Reasons are various: work, family, personal issues, relationships and the list goes on and on. Some people stress themselves over petty issues that are not supposed to be taken seriously. More than medications, I feel that the people today need a counselor or a consultant with whom they can share their problems and hence receive meaningful solutions to their daily life stressors. Stress is accounted to be the cause for high blood pressure, low immune response, ulcers, coronary heart disease, and other mental instabilities. On the whole, stress can also prove to be fatal if not managed properly and on time.

While a minimal amount of stress is needed for our body to help us be motivated for challenging tasks, a lot proves to be harmful. My favorite quote which I state is that too much of everything or anything is bad for health. You eat too much without any exercise; you are bound to be obese. If you exercise too much, you will be an exercise-addict which is not good for your health either. In the same way, too much of stress is not good for health. As stress proves to be a gateway for disease nowadays, it is better to avoid stress at all costs (high stress i.e.). Stated below are tips for managing stress even in the most stressful situations. If you think your life is highly stressed and want to have the right solution, e-mail me for a free health assessment and I promise to get back to you with your ultimate stress management plan! For details, please visit http://www.healtoday.biz.

• First, stop acting silly by eyeing on that promotion seat. Yes, you want to be a manager but not at the cost of risking your health! So, be calm at work and focus on your needs. Half of the cases I have come across have a hard time focusing on their tasks. Hence, focus on work is important so that you don't need to overwork anytime. Quality work with a proper frame of mind can help you get that promotion and not by working overtime.
• Balance all your options. Don't run behind tasks that are worthless and cost your health.
• Learn some breathing exercises. Meditation is good for extremely stressful situations. It helps you stay calm and focused. Furthermore, it helps to control your anger as well.
• Maintain a schedule diary. Schedule your appointments in such a way that you should be able to appoint a time where you spend time with your family.
• Relax, relax and RELAX! I keep stressing on relaxation and recreation to get rid of those stress bugs. Don't just keep wishing that you had time to spend some time for yourself or your family. Just do it! Dare yourself for a good time!
• Self-talk. Do that. You had never thought I'd say that but I had observed such cases very keenly. It is very interesting to note that people who often talk to themselves in order to feel better fare better with relationships and situations around them than those who don't. Self-talk is good if you do it alone. If you go around doing this in public, people will probably think you are a klutz. So, to be safe, let it be your bathroom or bedroom for starters.
• Do activities that help you feel better. Does dancing make you feel better? If you are in to your religion, you'd want to pray in order to feel better. The main motive in adopting an activity that you love the most is to keep you happy.
• Sleep well, have a balanced diet and exercise at least 15 minutes three days a week. You can talk a walk, join a gym, or take yoga/aerobic classes as a part of your routine. It is vital that you have a good grasp over your mental physiology so as to combat stress.
• Don't blame your nerves. That's you and not your nerves. Get a grip over your fury and be calm. No matter how stressful situations might be, have an optimistic outlook. Think reasonably. Every situation or problem definitely has a solution. The trick is to never give up and give yourself a treat when you accomplish your task.
• If you want to try a few herbs, chamomile and catnip have a wonderful effect on the stress levels. Before you try any of these, make sure you aren't allergic to any of them. For this, consult your physician or health specialist.

If you are too stressed, please follow these simple tips above to avoid high stress levels. High stress levels are bad for your digestion as well as your nerves. A severe form of stress known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is on the loose these days as people continue to take their professional tasks too seriously. A more severe form of stress can also be phobias. So your best bet is to manage your stress effectively. If you want a free health assessment, please visit: http://www.healtoday.biz to get a personalized stress management plan designed specifically for you.

Don't let stress eat your life. Learn how to manage it and live with it.

Fatmah Azam Ali is a freelance writer and a certified health specialist. She has written hundreds of articles on health issues for print and online publications worldwide. Currently, she offers free health consultation via e-mail. The consultation offered is on an educational basis and not prescription basis. E-mail her at naturedoctorfatmah@excite.com for a free advice! Her upcoming book on healthy living releases in September. If you would like to know more about her and her upcoming “Heal Today” e-zine, please log on to http://www.healtoday.biz

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