STRESS

MANAGEMENT
• People who experience stress in their lives due to problems at work or even
personal problems has to stop for a while and take some steps back to rest.

• Some of the activities which people do to relax may include walking, listening to
music, reading a book, watching a movie, spending time with friends or loved one
in a coffee shop, taking care of pet, baking and others. All these activities may
relax the minds and body of the person under stress.

• In order to feel good, some people find hobbies which are enjoyable for them so
they will feel relax. Others turn to their friends for small talk so they can relax.
Some join groups or organizations to participate in their activities and also to gain
support if they are under stress.
Measures to Manage Stress
1. Nutrition

A balance diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables may improve the immune

system of a person especially in times of stress.

2. Exercise

Doing physical exercise is necessary and useful when people are under stress.

3. Lessen intake of alcohol, drugs and caffeine

Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages, drugs and caffeine to prevent stress and not to

make it worse.
Measures to Manage Stress
4. Organize

Organizing things and activities which should be prioritized may help lessen

stress level of a person.

A daily “To Do list” has to be maintained and the tasks achieved has to be

checked so he will not focus on what he has not completed for the day.

5. Time

People have to plan and organize their time to meet their busy schedules

so they will have time to relax and do other things which are of their interest.
Measures to Manage Stress
6. Breathing and relaxation

Deep breathing to relax, meditation, yoga may be used to strengthen the heart.

Meditation may also be helpful to promote relaxation.

7. Talking

Talking and sharing feelings with family members, friends and work colleagues may

reduce stress since you can open up some bad feelings that causes your stress.

These people may also offer some workable solutions to lessen the stress level.

8. Acknowledging the signs

People who are so nervous about his problem will cause stress and sometimes they don’t even
notice the effects on their body. It is so important to look if there are signs or changes in your
body caused by stress.
Stress Management Techniques