DEALING WITH STRESS
1. Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine.
Avoid, or at least reduce, your
consumption of nicotine and any drinks containing caffeine and alcohol.
Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of
stress rather than reduce it.
Alcohol is a depressant when
taken in large quantities, but acts as a stimulant in smaller
quantities. Therefore using alcohol as a way to alleviate stress is not
ultimately helpful.
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2. Indulge in Physical Activity
Stressful situations increase the level of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in your body.
These are the “fight or flight” hormones that
evolution has hard-wired into our brains and which are designed to
protect us from immediate bodily harm when we are under threat.
However, stress in the modern age is rarely remedied by a fight or
flight response, and so physical exercise can be used as a surrogate to
metabolize the excessive stress hormones and restore your body and
mind to a calmer, more relaxed state.When you feel stressed and tense, go for a brisk walk in fresh air. Try to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine on a regular basis, either before or after work, or at lunchtime. Regular physical activity will also improve the quality of your sleep.
