Many things in our daily life can bring stress, such as relationships with other people, heavy job burdens, school tests, and financial problems.
Too much stress can harm our night sleep, eating habits, and physical activity, and it can lead to many health diseases.
Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder offer several tips to help people get through stress smoothly.
Know that stress can be valuable
No one can completely avoid stress.
While stress often brings negative impacts to our life, it can also provide opportunities for growth.
Research has shown that dealing with stress can make the brain becomes more prepared for the next stressful experience.
It is known as stress inoculation. Therefore, overcoming small stressors in life can prepare people to tackle larger sources of stress more successfully.
Learn positive coping methods
Stressful situations cannot fix themselves.
You need to use your previous experiences to help you cope. A positive coping way is to think about other stressful times in your life.
Think of tactics that you’ve used in the past that can help you get through the stress you’re feeling now. Identify your strengths, and use them.
Be compassionate with yourself
Self-compassion is linked to emotional resiliency. You can imagine how you would speak to a friend that is stressed, and try to use that same language when you speak to yourself.
Learn to be more flexible
Being flexible is the emotional ability to bend when you feel you are at your breaking point.
Remind yourself of the values that fuel your long-term goals.
It can be helpful to remind yourself that what you’re going through is worth the time and effort you put in as you move toward your goals.
Take a mental break
When you feel stressed, try to find time to rest and do activities you enjoy, such as hanging out with friends, taking a walk or watching your favorite show.
Researchers say that the immediate stress can be overwhelming, but it will likely lessen over time.
Thinking into the future can help people reduce stress and become more goal-oriented.
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