Ways To Reduce Stress Infographic
Stress is a normal part of life. It can help us learn and grow. It can also lead to serious problems. Stress releases powerful neurochemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (fight or escape). If we don't take action, stress reactions can cause health problems.
No one is immune to the burden of stress, regardless of age, gender, race or religion. Statistical data show that this kind of psychological state exists universally.
According to The American Institute of Stress:
About 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress
77 percent of people experience stress that affects their physical health
73 percent of people have stress that impacts their mental health
48 percent of people have trouble sleeping because of stress
Feeling stressful? Try these activities to reduce your stress.
Exercise get your body to release feel-good hormones, such as endorphins, which can help reduce stress.
Organize your work by making a to-do list can help you focus on each task, leaving space on the schedule to reward yourself for completing the work.
Deep Breath can help slow your breathing and heart rate, relax your muscles and calm your mind.
Take a Rest by doing something you enjoy like reading a book or listening to music
Meditation with mindfulness and relation excises proven to help decrease and manage stress, and promote mental wellbeing.