Plan : introduction : Manage Stress with a Healthy Lifestyle body: Get enough rest

Plan :

INTRODUCTION :
1.Manage Stress with a Healthy Lifestyle

BODY:
2.Get enough rest
3.Make time for yourself
4.Eat right
5.Nourish your spirit
6.Stay on the move

CONCLUSION.

REFERENCE.

Managing stress is easier if you take good care of yourself. Make time for rest and recreation. Eat healthier meals. Take a walk now and then. And don’t forget to treat yourself. A little down time can go a long way.

When you don’t get enough sleep, you may be too tired to cope with stress. Also, stress can prevent you from sleeping well or may keep you awake. If this happens to you, try reading or listening to soothing music before you go to sleep.

In today’s world, there is often too much to do in too little time. It may seem hard to make time for yourself. But try to spend just a few minutes each day doing something you enjoy. This can improve the quality of your life and your mental outlook. Also, you’ll be more productive when handling your day-to-day duties. And you’ll be in a better frame of mind to cope with stress.

It’s easy to react to stress by reaching for a bag of chips or a cup of coffee. This may give you a quick boost but may later drain your energy. To keep your energy level steady, stay hydrated and eat healthy meals and snacks at home and at work. Try not to skip meals. Stick with a low-fat diet that’s rich in whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.

When life is hectic, it’s easy to forget what your values and goals are. To help prevent this from happening, find out what is most important in your life. Ask yourself, “What would I miss most if I had to start a new life alone somewhere else? My work? My family or friends? Something I love doing?” Then focus on embracing your values and what you want to achieve in your life.

Exercise helps burn off the negative energy of stress. Doing something active that you enjoy also helps you get away from stressful situations. Try to walk, jog, skate, swim, dance, take a fitness class, or play a team sport on most days. Or practice yoga or tai chi, which can help you relax. Even starting with 10 active minutes a day can help decrease stress.

CONCLUSION PART

Causes of Stress
What causes stress?
Stress is how the body reacts to a challenge or demand.
Change is often a cause of stress. Even positive changes, like having a baby or getting a job promotion, can be stressful.
Stress can be short-term or long-term.
Common causes of short-term stress:
• Needing to do a lot in a short amount of time
• Having a lot of small problems in the same day, like getting stuck in traffic jam or running late
• Getting ready for a work or school presentation
• Having an argument
Common causes of long-term stress:
• Having problems at work or at home
• Having money problems
• Having a long-term illness
• Taking care of someone with an illness
• Dealing with the death of a loved one

Benefits of Lower Stress

What are the benefits of managing stress?
Over time, long-term stress can lead to health problems. Managing stress can help you:
• Sleep better
• Control your weight
• Have less muscle tension
• Be in a better mood
• Get along better with family and friends

It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your work and family responsibilities will always be demanding. But you have a lot more control than you might think.

If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your overall physical and mental health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.

Effective stress management helps you break the hold stress has on your life, so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun—and the reselience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. But stress management is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why it’s important to experiment and find out what works best for you. The following stress management tips can help you do that.

Start a stress journal
A stress journal can help you identify the regular stressors in your life and the way you deal with them. Each time you feel stressed, make a note of it in your journal or use a stress tracker on your phone. Keeping a daily log will enable you to see patterns and common themes. Write down:
What caused your stress (make a guess if you’re unsure).
How you felt, both physically and emotionally.
How you acted in response.
What you did to make yourself feel better.

Avoid unnecessary stress

It's not healthy to avoid a stressful situation that needs to be addressed, but you may be surprised by the number of stressors in your life that you can eliminate.
Learn how to say “no.” Know your limits and stick to them. Whether in your personal or professional life, taking on more than you can handle is a surefire recipe for stress.
Avoid people who stress you out. If someone consistently causes stress in your life, limit the amount of time you spend with that person, or end the relationship.
Take control of your environment. If the evening news makes you anxious, turn off the TV. If traffic makes you tense, take a longer but less-traveled route. If going to the market is an unpleasant chore, do your grocery shopping online.
Avoid hot-button topics. If you get upset over religion or politics, cross them off your conversation list. If you repeatedly argue about the same subject with the same people, stop bringing it up or excuse yourself when it’s the topic of discussion.
Pare down your to-do list. Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. If you’ve got too much on your plate, distinguish between the “shoulds” and the “musts.” Drop tasks that aren’t truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.

REFERENCE

https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/manage-stress-healthy-lifestyle

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management

htmhttps://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management