nedelja, 13. september 2009

Stress Management Tip #5 - Live Healthy

By living a healthy lifestyle, you will equip your body to deal with stress effectively as and when it arises. Also, you will avoid stress that comes from health related issues. Here are some easy tips to live healthy.

Eat a Well Balanced Diet: Most people do not realize the importance of a well balanced diet in our lives. A well balanced diet ensures that the body is properly nourished and the mind is alert and awake. Eat proper nourishing meals everyday and you will find yourself being able to deal with your life and manage your stress levels easily.

Sleep Well: The importance of a good night’s sleep is also lost of many young people. Sufficient sleep nourishes the mind and after a good sleep, you wake up feeling refreshed and revitalized. Insufficient sleep will result in your mind not being able to work at full capacity and you will find it tougher to deal with stressful situations or prepare yourself adequately to manage your stress levels.

Exercise Regularly: Regular exercise has multiple benefits. To begin with, it keeps the body in great shape and being fit and healthy goes a long way in being able to cope with stress effectively. Secondly, the exercise itself can be a great stress reliever. Physical activity works wonders on mental stress and after an energetic workout; you will feel a lot calmer and more in control of your life and your surroundings.

Avoid Bad Habits: Many people resort to quick-fixes like drinking, smoking, gambling and taking drugs to deal with stress. But, these activities become habits very quickly and a great source of stress as well. It is important that you avoid the temptation to get short term relief from stress and instead focus on long term stress management.

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