Stress is defined as the physical, mental, or emotional response our bodies have to events that cause tension. Stress affects people differently and can cause physical symptoms like muscle tension or psychological symptoms like lack of sleep. Proper stress management includes getting enough sleep, exercising, relaxing activities, and time management. Getting 9 hours of sleep per night, doing physical activity, finding distracting hobbies, and organizing your time can all help reduce stress.
2. What is stress?Researchers define stress as a physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension. Simply put, stress is any outside force or event that has an effect on our body or mind.
3. Effects of Stress?Stress affects everyone differently.Some people suffer physical symptoms such as muscle tension, skin inflammations or hair loss.Psychological symptoms can include lack of sleep or concentration, anxiety and moodiness.
4. Stress ManagementProper sleeping habits are vital! Teenagers need approx. 9 hours of sleep a night. Exercise will relieve the pent up tension in your body – especially around your neck and shoulders.
5. Relaxation TechniquesFind hobbies, activities and places that distract you from your stress.Health spas, nature walks, meditation and music are all calming activities.
6. Time ManagementOne way to combat stress is to organise your time.Stress can often come from not having enough time to tackle work. So make time and try to stick to it.Time management = Less Work Less Work = Less Stress!