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Stress Management Using Hypnotherapy |
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Submitted by Debbie Kenefick
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Stress has become a normal part of a person’s life. Almost everyone feels stressed out at one point in their lives. There are several reasons why many people experience stress. These reasons maybe caused by external or internal factors. The most common causes are health problems, emotional troubles, relationship woes, work, conflicts and lifestyle changes. The key is not letting stress take control.
Stress can be relieved in a number of ways. One way is by expressing how you feel. You can choose to sit down with a friend and talk. It is a well-known fact that crying or laughing can easily help relive tension and anxiety. Another way is by distracting yourself through activities such as listening to music, meditating and even having a laugh.
Relaxing is also a favorite way to relive stress. For your body, you can relax by exercising. It has been discovered that exercise produces endorphins or the “happy” hormone. You should make sure that these physical activities are interesting and fun for you. You could try out dancing, swimming or something simpler such as gardening or cleaning your home.
Of course, all these stress-relieving activities will be wasted if you do not avoid unnecessary stress. You can accomplish this by first determining the causes of your stress. If you feel that time has something to do with your feeling stressed; you should learn to manage time effectively. Schedule activities or tasks according to importance and always make some allowances for unexpected events.
You should also learn to prioritize your commitments. Make sure you do not commit without planning ahead or else you will find yourself under a lot of stress. Procrastinating should be avoided by scheduling or making a list of activities. You can choose to plan daily, weekly or monthly, depending on your preferences.
If you think your lifestyle is causing unnecessary changes, you should consider changing it. For example, you can always cut back on your work load to be able to spend more time with your family. You should also evaluate your purposes and goals in life.
This would help you focus better and avoid feeling that you are neglecting something that is actually less important. If you lack sleep, drinking too much alcohol and chain smoke, change all these bad habits immediately. Being physically healthy is the first step toward relieving stress in your everyday life. Follow all of these and enjoy a higher quality of life.
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