Stress factors can vary according to the person, for some, a factor that creates stress may be perceived as just a life event for another. The reasons for this vary depending on many factors such as personal resources, past traumas, environmental conditions. We can talk about social stress with the pandemic process, and in this case, the levels of individual influence differ. Even if the situation is the same, the way of perceiving and coping methods are the key to whether it will turn into a source of stress.
Stress; It can be an event, situation or a person. Because of the effects it creates, the expressions "I'm stressed", "I'm stressed" are used in daily language. We can talk about many emotional, mental and physical effects of stress. Emotional reactions such as anxiety and unhappiness, mental reactions such as distraction, forgetfulness, and bodily reactions such as heart palpitations, tension in the muscles and teething may be seen. While the source of stress can cause psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety disorder, long-term exposure can also endanger physical health, paving the way for physical diseases.
When you are under stress, it is natural that your life energy and motivation decrease; because the BATTLE X FEW X FROST response in the face of stress ensures survival. When faced with such a danger/threat, the organism focuses all its attention on that threat (stress) in order to protect itself; cognitive functions and social relations may also be impaired. Stress factors that occupy mentally increase the level of tension and anxiety and negatively affect the communication of the person about himself and his environment.
Stress reactions of babies can be observed even in the womb; If the mother is stressed, the baby is also stressed. From the mother's womb, babies and children are affected by the stress reactions of their mothers, parents and caregivers. This effect can cause momentary emotional-behavioral negativities, and also creates a repertoire for adults to exhibit similar stress reactions by taking role models from adults. For this reason, how we handle stress as parents is very valuable for the health of our children as well as our personal health. OK, it's important. Although we cannot change the events that have been and/or will be experienced, you can manage stress by making small but big changes in yourself.
FIRST STEP: AWARENESS
Solving the problem Although knowing and being aware of what it is is an important step, it is not enough on its own. Discover how your body changes, what thoughts go through your mind, and how you feel by observing. Realizing how you are affected by a situation as body and mind will move you.
Take small breaks. No matter how busy you are, take and create regular break times for yourself during the day, weekly and monthly. It will be more enjoyable to continue your intense marathon with little things. Listening to a song you like, dancing wildly with your headphones on, eating something that pleases you like chocolate, talking to a friend on the phone will relax you. During lunch breaks at your workplace; Walking for 15 minutes, taking a short coffee break in the open air will increase your endurance for the rest of the day. Physical activities such as sports will relax your body and mind and allow you to cope with stress more easily.
Express your emotions without suppressing them. Trying to suppress existing emotions and ignoring them can be considered a stress factor in itself. Since the intensity of unexpressed emotions will create a physical burden, it weakens your power to cope with the stressors in life. As your ability to recognize and express your emotions improves, it will become easier for you to manage stress.
Learn to say no. While managing your stress; Changing your perception of life and behavior is another option, especially if changing the situation is not within your control. Sometimes we may have created the situation perceived as stress because we could not say no to ourselves. Even if it forces you, the responsibilities you take in order not to upset or break the other party, the places we are involuntarily, the times spent in an undesirable way can turn into a loss and a burden.
Increase your problem solving strategies. The solutions you have used so far may have worked for you, they may no longer work, or It may be dysfunctional for the situation you are facing. When managing stress; each person has their own unique way, strategy. You can also strengthen your problem-solving skills by learning relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that you can use in times of stress. The presence of people you trust in your close environment allows you to learn different and new strategies. You can also find solutions to your stress factor from the experiences of others.
Expand your social support network. Having a wide social network that is good for you protects you like an airbag against psychological disorders and stress-related problems. It is a source of power to have people around you with whom you feel comfortable, with whom you can share your feelings and have a good time. In order to expand your social networks and develop different perspectives; You can make new friends in social activities, attend conferences about your business and meet your colleagues. The source of stress that you are having trouble coping with today may be the trigger of an event in your past. In such a situation, you can find a solution by asking for professional help to cope.
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