Life is full of surprises. The surprises that everyday reality gives us are not always pleasing. Small and big troubles, emotional upheavals, sharp and sometimes merciless impressions - all this leaves an imprint. Quite frankly, the life of a modern person is stressful. And if stress - that is, the body's reaction to shock - is almost impossible to fight, then the consequences of stress can not only be eliminated, but also a positive effect can be derived from it.
What are the signs of stress?
- Apathy, expressed in unwillingness to work, move, solve work and everyday problems.
- Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness.
- Irritability, unmotivated aggression, bad mood.
- Conflict, unwillingness to solve interpersonal problems "peacefully"
- Defenselessness, weakness, in which a person can be cheated, used, harmed his interests.
- Lack of pleasure in life, the feeling that every step is forced.
- Physical discomfort: headache, nervous rash (eg, urticaria), pruritus, insomnia, adrenaline rush, attacks of fear.
How to get rid of the effects of stress?
- A positive effect can be brought about … by combing your hair. Try to brush your hair slowly, thinking something good to yourself. Carefully brushing your hair in front of a mirror will soften the stress if not.
- Eat a delicious "antidepressant" such as a chocolate bar, delicious candy, ice cream, banana, or some favorite fruit. Antidepressants are also said to be found in lard and oily fish.
- Quickly and quickly rub palm on palm to get your hands hot. Massage the ears, head around the crown and back of the head. This will relieve unnecessary nervousness and relieve tension.
- Go to a professional massage therapist, take a bath with aromatic soothing substances. This will help to distract from unpleasant emotions and relax.
- A warm shower perfectly removes negativity. Stand in the shower a little longer, imagining that the water washes away and carries away everything bad - from obsessive states to scraps of someone else's energy that acts on a person like an "evil eye".
- Try to walk up and down stairs without a lift. This will make your heart work faster, restore breathing and give you a pleasant physical activity. You should only remember that you should not overextend yourself. Walking up the stairs should be calm, unhurried. Do not force the load - this can lead to negative consequences.
- Tea, especially green tea, has a positive effect. Hibiscus is also an excellent remedy. Add it to tea - it will remove the negative effect from the psyche and remove free radicals from the body. They can cause unaccountable fear, panic attacks and depressed mood.
- Exercise can help relieve stress. The main thing is that the load on the muscles is not excessive, and the movements are unnecessarily sharp. Smooth movements, dance exercises will return you to a good mood. Swimming will have a similar effect - take a vacation to the sea or river, or buy a pool pass.
- Favorite aromas can have a healing effect. It can be ritual Indian smoking sticks, favorite perfume, favorite fragrant flowers, scented candles. Also, try not to be surrounded by an unpleasant smell. In this regard, if you. for example, smoke - try not to smoke there. where you spend most of your life.
- Start your morning by airing. Do not rush to jump out of bed and headlong to fly to do urgent things. Open a window or balcony, nudge under the covers again and enjoy the cool fresh air. At such moments, you can calmly relax and think over plans for the day.
The positive effects of stress
- Stress not only negatively affects a person's life. There are many positive factors. The psyche becomes more flexible, the experience becomes richer, the character becomes stronger, the nervous system - with the right response to stress - is stronger.
- One of the ways out of the consequences of stress in a positive direction is creativity. Try to remember all your abilities: playing the guitar, writing poetry, singing - all this can receive an unexpected emotional and intellectual boost. Drawing, especially with paints, can be an excellent solution. However, the types of creativity can be very different. Embroidery, knitting, wood carving - almost all forms of creativity after stress can bring very decent results.
- The response to stress is often an internal need to put in order not only thoughts, but also the life around. During such periods, it would be good to analyze your surroundings. You may need to get rid of unnecessary connections. Many people have a need to put things in order in their own home, to make repairs.
- Do not put off the desire to change your life for the better - on the back burner, as stress will pass, and it will be replaced by the usual inertia, and even the usual laziness, which are companions of the routine. After all, whatever you say, stress is also an opportunity to look at your own life from the outside, to overestimate many things and make your personal world cleaner and better.
