3 Tips to Manage Stress

Stress is such a prominent emotion and state of being in the modern lifestyle. It is hard to escape and overcome. So, we thought we would share three tips to help manage or minimise those overwhelmingly stressful situations.

1.     Know when you are stressed.

Your body and your mind tell you when you are feeling stressed or about to become stressed. You may become fidgety, feel complacent, struggle to focus or concentrate, under eat or over eat and feel highly emotional.

Knowing when you are stressed is the first point of engaging in stress management. Identify the problem so then it can be fixed.

2.     Use mindfulness techniques regularly.

Practicing mindfulness daily is a great way to refresh the mind and body when it becomes frazzled and stressed. There are many mindfulness activities out there to suit every individual; yoga, breathing exercises, mediation, sitting by the beach being in the moment, relaxing music, visiting and art gallery to mindfully look at art, spending time with loved ones, repeating affirmations or a relaxing massage. 

There are so many ways in which you can be mindful. Practice an activity that calms you down, relaxes your mind and body and feels right for you.

3.     Take time out for yourself.

Taking time out for yourself may be the last thing on your mind since you are already struggling to keep up with the never-ending to-do list that started your stress in the first place. But this is the exact reason why you need to take time out. Removing yourself from the current stressful situation will allow you to gain a different perspective on things. After giving yourself some tender love and care you will feel refreshed and ready to take on the world with your new mindset. 

Remember you can’t pour from an empty cup. You need to look after yourself so you can look after others. 

When things get overwhelming and stressful, follow these three steps. Being mindful helps you realise changes in your body and mind. The more you practice mindfulness, the more you will be able to manage your stress.