The modern rhythm of life often leads to the fact that you feel yourself under constant pressure. In the family, at work, in social life, stress can follow stress, depriving you of peace and composure. If you do not learn to cope with yourself, do not find a way to stay calm and balanced, do not fall into an emotional funnel, you can seriously harm your health.
Instructions
Step 1
If you let your emotions rule your life, the results can be disastrous. Panic attacks, nervous breakdowns, depression exhaust not only the mind, but also the body. Physical signs of emotional instability are persistent headaches, indigestion and stomach pain, and in more serious situations, high blood pressure and, as a result, heart attacks and strokes. Whatever worries or upsets you, it is important to be aware that this is a temporary situation, and the damage that you inflict on yourself, succumbing to an emotional explosion, can become permanent. Remind yourself of this whenever you feel like you cannot control yourself in a negative situation. Sometimes, the simple realization that what is happening will soon end and become a memory, allows you to pull yourself together and look at everything with a detachment and calmness.
Step 2
Do not try to cope with what you cannot cope with. If stressful situations follow one after another, or you feel that your patience is not enough, take a break. Sometimes just a walk down the street is enough. Exercise is excellent for relieving stress. Consider going on vacation. Resting and coming back to get things done is better than rushing out and spending time in the hospital, failing work. It is also worth taking a break in family life if you are unable to curb the growing negativity.
Step 3
Breathe correctly. A person in an unstable emotional state forgets to breathe deeply. Shallow breaths in and out only exacerbate the situation, forcing the brain to panic in the absence of the right amount of oxygen. Stop and take a few deep breaths of air. The well-known we will accept - to count to 10 for yourself - is based precisely on the fact that with such a count, we reflexively begin to breathe evenly and deeply.
Step 4
Surround yourself with things that make you feel good. There is such a thing as affirmation - a visual image or a verbal formula that contains a clear positive image of the state that you want to achieve. Hang a funny picture on the board with a motto that makes you smile and set yourself up for the best, put a photo on your desktop where you are happy and contented. A fun toy will do as well as a cup that reminds you of who took care and chose it for you.
Step 5
Take up yoga or meditation practices, try art therapy, or just choose a hobby that pacifies you. Whether you are busy with work, whether your family requires constant attention - it does not matter, take a time for yourself and do not let anyone encroach on anything. After all, it is an investment in a successful employee and a balanced wife and mother. Let your boss or loved ones view your activities that way.
Step 6
Don't forget about healthy eating. Some foods are as effective as pills to relieve anxiety. For example, the complex carbohydrates found in oatmeal and cereal bread induce calmness by increasing the production of serotonin, known as the "happiness hormone." The omega-3 acids found in oily fish help maintain cortisol and adrenaline levels without letting stress hormones kick in. Reduces cortisol levels and black tea. Magnesium, which is rich in green vegetables, beans and zucchini, relaxes not only the nerves, but also the muscles. Vitamins E and C help you cope with stress.
Step 7
Get enough sleep. If you regularly do not get enough sleep for the prescribed 8, or better 10 hours, you become irritable, your reaction worsens, your mental abilities decrease every day. Remember that if you have not slept for several days, the body can recover only "making up for lost time", having slept for at least 14 hours in a row.
