HOW TO STAY CALM IN EVERY SITUATION

As we all know that little bit of stress and anxiety are healthy for our body. They are not always bad. In Fact, Stress and anxiety both are as beneficial as you positively take them. It is a type of positive stress that can help us to fulfill our tasks, motivate us, and encourage us. So it is good in our life. But when it becomes too Intense or Chronic, and you are dealing with Chronic Stress in your daily lifestyle, It is a sign to take treated for.

Most people believe that the small size of stress is a normal part of our daily life, But they didn't even recognize that when we are taking excessive anxiety in our daily life. So we don't even know when it becomes unhealthy for us.

We first try to understand what is stress and what is anxiety.

Stress is a feeling of Emotional or Physical Tension. It is our body's reaction when change occurs, Resulting in Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual responses. It comes in many forms also it comes in a moment and then gone.

On the other side Anxiety is feelings of worry, nervousness, fear of loose something and that don't go away in the absence of stress. When anxiety is extreme in our daily life, you will get upset from time to time or you may have Anxiety Disorder.

Stress and Anxiety both are affecting our mental health and physical health. It can cause both Physical and Psychological Illness in our bodies. As people handle Stress and Anxiety both differently, Symptoms can also vary. But there are some common Symptoms:

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS:

1)   Headache

2)   Fast Heartbeat

3)   Stomachache

4)   Dizziness

5)   Breathing Rapidly

6)   Panic Attacks

7)   Frequent Urination

8)   Trouble sleeping

9)   Tense Muscle

10) Change Appetite

    

PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS:

1)  Difficulty Concentrating

2)  Restlessness

3)  Irrational Fears

4)  Moodiness or Anger

5)  Loneliness

What are the causes of Stress and Anxiety:

CAUSES OF STRESS:

1)  Facing Big Changes

2)  Worrying about Something

3)  Lots of Pressure

4)  Times of Uncertainty

5)  Huge Responsibilities

6) Not having the Control of Outcome of a Situation

7)  Moving on One Place to Another

CAUSES OF ANXIETY:

1)  Stress at Work or School

2)  Financial Crises

3)  Relationship Stress

4)  Stress from Political Issues

5)  Stress from Uncertain World Events, Like Pandemic Situation (e.g. Corona Virus)

6)  Medical Illness 

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Right Now We all are facing COVID-19  Pandemic Situation, We are seeing a lot more Stress, Anxiety, and Depression from last year. Too much Stress and Anxiety can Overwhelming and our body reacts in bad ways. That's why we are having a few Strategies, Which are very Familiar can help you to become calm when you feel Anxious and Angry. 

Here are some Simple and Actionable Tips to Relieve Stress and Anxiety.

1)  DEEP BREATHE:

Firs and most effective technique for reducing stress and anxiety are to take deep breaths. How you breathe plays a major role when a stressful situation arises. Breathing slowly and deeply can help you to focus on what is happening right now. 

Various techniques can help you to calm down. One technique is Breathing deeply through your nose, holding for a moment, and exhaling slowly through your mouth. Repeat this technique, once you get comfortable with this deep breathe technique, you will find yourself feeling calmer quickly.

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2)  MEDITATE:

Meditation is a simple way to overcome anxiety or anger. Meditation reduces stress levels which translate less anxiety and enhances self-awareness. It helps you to manage your emotions better and stay calm when you need it most. 

You don't need to do meditation for hours, you just need to sit quietly and concentrating on your breathing. It is the most beneficial technique of meditation. It gives you a new perspective on stressful situations. It reduces negative emotions and giving you patience and tolerance. 

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3)  DEVELOP POSITIVE THINKING:

As we have a regular habit to imagine the worst in every situation. Rather than taking negative outcomes, We should try to take a situation positively. We all are surrounded by so many things which can upset us, but we should stop focusing on such things because our mind is engaged in survival thinking.

When we want to overcome these problems, we want our best thinking and it comes while we stay positive in every situation. Stay positive allows finding the best solution for your problems and allows your brain to stay calm and avoid stress or anger.

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4)  GIVE IMPORTANCE TO PHYSICAL HEALTH:

To relieve stress maintain physical health is also important. When we want to maintain our physical health, we should give importance to regular exercise, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest. These all give contribute to our good health.

We should give a priority to our physical health when we are facing too much stress. So try to make a healthy lifestyle. You can maintain your physical health by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity boosts our mental health. 

5) SPEND TIME WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE:

We all are surrounded by so many people and for us, it is not possible to cut them from our life. So try to spend your time with people you feel positive, happy, and boost your energy. They help us to improve self-esteem and increase our chance to reach the goal.

6)  PRACTISE GRATITUDE :

Always be grateful for everything in your life no matter it is big or small. Even in the worst situation, we all realize that some good things happen in our lives, which we are grateful for. practicing gratitude reduces our stress and keep our body calm.

Gratitude is a feeling to thank god for everything. So always be grateful for everything.

There are other things you should do are listen to music, relax your body, go for a walk and get some fresh air, retrain your brain for a calmer life, etc. 

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