20 Tips to Cope With Stress Evelyn Boon, Senior Principal Psychologist from the Department of Psychiatry at Singapore General Hospital shares 20 tips to help you better deal with stress. From the elderly to even young children, it seems that everyone deals with stress nowadays. Stress is our body’s (and mind’s) way of telling us that something has upset our normal equilibrium. At times stress is not a bad thing as it may motivate us to succeed but sometimes, stress can affect us in a negative way. A good way to start for many people is to eliminate artificial stress reducers, like alcohol or smoking which are detrimental to our health and beauty and only temporarily alleviate our stress symptoms without treating the cause. Eliminating the biggest sources of stress and learning to manage the rest will help you have a positive outlook towards life, which will have a positive trickling effect on your family and friends. Ref: Q15
It is stressful for individuals who are going through... Student Stress & Anxiety Guide Feelings of stress and anxiety are a part of life. Some levels of stress can actually be good for us, as the right kind of stress encourages us toward change and growth. However, when stress and anxiety exist for an extended period of time, they can become a burden or even a health risk. This guidebook will help you recognize and understand feelings of stress and anxiety and learn how to manage them so that they don’t become overwhelming. Meet the Expert Melissa Cohen Melissa Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Coach in New York City. What is Stress? Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. Stress produces a physiological reaction in your body. According to the American Psychological Association, there are three types of stress: acute, episodic acute and chronic. Acute stress Acute stress is the most common form and is the result of recent or anticipated stressors. Episodic acute Episodic acute stress is acute stress that occurs frequently. Chronic acute stress
Common reactions to a stressful events Stress Management What is stress management? It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. The bills won’t stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day, and your work and family responsibilities will always be demanding. If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Effective stress management helps you break the hold stress has on your life, so you can be happier, healthier, and more productive. Speak to a Licensed Therapist The world's largest therapy service. 100% online. Tip 1: Identify the sources of stress in your life Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. Sure, you may know that you're constantly worried about work deadlines, but maybe it's your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that is causing the stress. To identify what's really stressing you out, look closely at your habits, attitude, and excuses: Start a stress journal Tip 2: Cut out unhealthy ways of dealing with stress
Some ways to cope with stress would be to take care... Students: 10 ways to beat stress | Education Young people should have everything to be happy about, but as the generation with the least responsibility we actually experience the most stress. A 2013 survey by the Nightline Association found that 65% of students feel stressed. Students juggle part time jobs with university, worry about assignments and stress about the future and how to make the next step. Trying to manage all these things at once can leave you feeling overwhelmed. As a student, every spare minute seems to be filled with worrying – you feel like you have to achieve something and make plans for your future. If you're not careful, working too hard and worrying too much can lead to "burnout" – when everything seems bleak and you have nothing left to give. It might not seem like it when you're feeling down, but living a more stress free life is possible. 1. Eating fresh ingredients and lots of fruit is really important. 2. Doing sport at least once a week is the best way to reduce stress. And why not try yoga? 3. 4. 5.
Causes of stress Why stress causes people to overeat There is much truth behind the phrase "stress eating." Stress, the hormones it unleashes, and the effects of high-fat, sugary "comfort foods" push people toward overeating. Researchers have linked weight gain to stress, and according to an American Psychological Association survey, about one-fourth of Americans rate their stress level as 8 or more on a 10-point scale. In the short term, stress can shut down appetite. The nervous system sends messages to the adrenal glands atop the kidneys to pump out the hormone epinephrine (also known as adrenaline). But if stress persists, it's a different story. Stress eating, hormones and hunger Stress also seems to affect food preferences. Once ingested, fat- and sugar-filled foods seem to have a feedback effect that dampens stress related responses and emotions. Of course, overeating isn't the only stress-related behavior that can add pounds. Why do people stress eat? How to relieve stress without overeating Meditation. Exercise. Social support.
Reduce Stress: Interior Paint Colors that Will Change Your Life | Shape In a world that's moving faster than we can keep up with, it's important to find time to slow down, sit back, and relax. If you're constantly on the go-getting everyone out the door in the morning, dropping the kids off at school, working late, picking up the dry cleaning, grocery shopping, cleaning, taking the dog to the vet, getting your workout in, and cooking dinner for the family-then you're probably longing for at least 10 minute a day to relax. The good news is you won't have to travel far (although a beach vacation would be nice) to take a breather. You can do it in the comfort of your own home. How? Paint Color: Blue Blue is a very soothing color that helps calm your mind and reduces tension. Top Picks: a. b. c. d. Paint Color: Violet The color violet stems from blue and when done right, it can bring inner balance and peace to your soul. Top Picks: a. b. c. d. Paint Color: Pink Pink is another color that helps calm and bring peace into a room. a. b. c. d. Paint Color: Green a. b. c.
A hyper-competitive culture is breeding severe test anxiety among many students SINGAPORE: Xiao Jia*, 12, came to us as she could no longer cope with an intense fear of the upcoming Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). She had set out to score more than an aggregate of 250 and didn’t want to disappoint her parents. A plan of getting into her choice school, excelling later at the O and A-Levels, getting into her choice university course, and eventually securing a good job all hinged on doing well in this first national exam. Her fears are not uncommon among her peers, albeit of varying degrees. Children and adolescents in Singapore face pressures at school and at home. A study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found that Singaporean students were significantly more anxious about tests and grades compared to their international peers. This intensified dread over academic performance may be due to a more competitive culture in Singapore. READ: Is academic competition really necessary to be the best than we can be?
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