Perhaps
it is time to put emphasis on the 'life after birth'. And make it as enjoyable
and stress free as it can be. Streamlining one's living pattern and priorities
of life is perhaps the most significant step that one can take in order to
sidestep stress and its effects.
The
first thing is to set one's body clock right to get around crippling
stress-effects such as sleep disorders, bowel disorders, nerve perturbation and
hormonal dysfunction.
To
minimize the effect of stress one has to help oneself to a good sleep. The
human body is designed for sleep to come effortlessly. When sleep comes with an
effort it is obvious that we're holding on to the day's stresses and reaching
out for tomorrow's as well.
Apart
from adjusting one's lifestyle to one's body clock, effectively managing time
is also an invaluable skill in coping with stress. Knowing when to take the
load and when to offload, often goes a long way to maintaining a healthy and
balanced existence.
Effective
communication is key to the success of all kinds of relationships. Stress—the
real 'bug' in our lives, generally comes from the interaction with others and
demand from modern way of living. A hiccup in communication at any level is
most likely to lead you into a stress situation.
Learning
to say no, developing interpersonal communication skills such as listening to
other's views and providing effective and timely feedback is key to effective
communication.
When
your ideas and attitudes are effectively communicated to people around, you may
find yourself in a win-win situation in every sphere of life-family, workplace
or social gathering. This can save you from unnecessary misunderstandings and
consequent tensions.
— It
is imperative to create a tranquil and inviting environs in and around the
resting-place to slip into a restful sleep.
— One
must make it a point to end the day with a pleasant or relaxing schedule:
listening to choice music, reading a light and leisurely book, doing some
simple, relaxing exercises, playing with children or watching a fun-filled
tele-show.
— It
is significant to keep a watch on what you take at dinner, as most of our
mind-body anomalies spring from indigestion of food at physical level or
indigestion of emotions (irritation, uneasiness et al) at mental level. A rich
and heavy dinner close to bedtime can intervene with your sleeping patterns,
make you sluggish in the morning and can disrupt your normal diet routine.
—Taking
an expert's help for natural product based aromatherapy and Flower Essence
therapy can be a useful option against insomnia.
Approximately
20 million prescriptions are written each year for sleeping aids (Archives of
Internal Medicine), a number that is dwarfed by the quantity of
over-the-counter sedatives sold annually. Though these medications relieve
short-term insomnia, medically it is held that these are not helpful in
resolving chronic sleep problems. Non-toxic sedatives available over the
counter in holistic medicine shops have been proved to be better options for
sleep disorders.
A
change in attitude such as simple modifications of habits, thought, and
behavior patterns often go a long way in reducing stress and tension.
Practicing to let go or making a conscious choice not to become angry or upset
over trivial matters saves a lot of mental and physical energy. Trying to
develop the habit of adopting a humorous view towards life's situations, can
take the edge off everyday stressors.
When
the body is in a 'fight or flight' mode the digestive system shuts off
temporarily and our appetite is suppressed. The release of adrenaline and
cortisol help mobilize carbohydrate and fat for quick energy. When that
situation is over, the cortisol lingers there increasing our appetites in an effort
to replace the used up carbohydrate and fat. If the body doesn't react in that
survival instinct the lingering hormones tend to create an artificial craving
for food. Resulting in overeating and eating the wrong kind of food.
A
well-nourished and fit body can be more resilient to stressful conditions. Many
illnesses induce stress and stress too induces eating disorders, addiction to
alcohol and substance abuses. Hence, a planned and nutritious diet can act as
an effective stress-fighting tool.
Natural,
unprocessed foods and herbal concoctions are proved to be helpful to many
stress induced disorders such as disturbed bowel syndrome, digestive
malfunction, nerve perturbation and other disease conditions. Again a healthy
and disciplined diet habit can help an individual in stress conditions as well
as prevent him from falling victim to abusive food habits.
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