Top Tips for Healthy Living: Health and Stress Management

Posted by Fit Chameleon on August 19th, 2018

You are not eating differently, you are getting enough water, and you try to exercise, but still you are sick all the time. Chances are your body is at war with stress.

Stress isn’t called the “silent killer” for nothing. Its impact on your overall health can be dire if it is not kept in check. It is so dangerous in fact, that numerous health care professionals have linked chronic stress to ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

The average human being will experience some stress to certain degrees throughout their lifetime.This is inevitable. When it becomes overwhelming and our mental resources are taxed, the body has to compensate. Sometimes it just can’t to do that effectively and that’s where stress management comes in.

One of the quickest ways to reduce your stress levels is to get your mind right. You need to relax. This might not be the easiest thing for you to do, but when it comes down to stomach ulcers, or a bit of daily meditation, it’s not hard to see which path wins. Meditation and its accompanying deep breathing techniques inspire tranquillity within your spirit, and will allow you to block out the outside world and the stresses that come along with it.

Maybe meditation or related options – yoga, long walks, relaxing in nature, aren’t quite up your alley. That’s okay, as there are other ways to manage stress effectively.

Don’t be afraid to say “no” to things that don’t serve you, or will stress you out more. Manage your time so you can engage in interests and hobbies that make you happy. Choose a few positive quotes and have with you throughout the day. Positive affirmations help you to keep your mind right and it’s harder for negativity to seep in. Eating well, exercise, and giving yourself enough time to sleep, are three things that when done in tandem, have no choice but to keep you feeling good.

If you feel you can’t hack it alone, talk to a friend or someone you trust, seek out a professional, or check out our top tips for healthy living, which can aid you with the lifestyle adjustments you need to inspire change in your health and stress management.