Dealing With Stress Learn Healthy Coping Mechanisms That Put You in Control
people or situations that stress you out. Talk about your feelings instead of bottling them up, create a balanced schedule, reframe your problems, look at the big picture, and practice gratitude. It’s critical to look at the glass as half-full and learn to forgive. Make Time for Relaxation Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a luxury. If you make ample time for self-care, you will be in a better place to handle life’s stressors. Give yourself options like going for a walk, calling a good friend, journaling, or reading a book. Live a Healthy Lifestyle In addition to regular exercise, there are other healthy life- style choices that can increase your resistance to stress. Eat a healthy diet; reduce caffeine and sugar; avoid alcohol, ciga- rettes, and drugs; and get enough sleep. Stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to dictate your life. With stress management techniques, you can avoid chronic stress, reduce your stress levels, and live your life to the fullest.
You have more control over stress than you think. Stress management is about taking charge of your lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, and the way you deal with problems. No matter how stressful your lie seems, there are steps you can take to regain control. Identify Sources Chronic stress is hard to recognize. Look closely at your habits and excuses. Do you explain away stress as temporary? Do you define stress as an integral part of your life? Do you blame your stress on others? If you don’t recognize your role in creating or maintaining stress, you will never be able to control it. Find Healthy Strategies Withdrawing from loved ones, bingeing on food or alcohol, procrastinating, and sleeping too much are all unhealthy ways to deal with stress. Instead, find unique, healthy coping strategies. Focus on what makes you feel calm and in control. Avoid, Alter, Adapt, and Accept Some stressors are predictable. Learn how to predetermine your reactions by choosing to avoid, alter, adapt, or accept. Avoid
SUCCESS STORIES
“I was having difficulties with my neck, especially during driving (turning to the left) and while reading for long hours. I was fortunate that Dr. Danto prescribed physical therapy. At Focus Physical Therapy, Julian worked several weeks on my neck and upper shoulders. So now I am able to move without pain my neck to the left, and the shoulders are looser — feeling more relaxed. Again, thank you, Julian!!”
“I came to Focus for terrible neck pain and spasms. I was so worried not knowing why this was happening to me, especially since all of my reports were normal. Julian started working on my neck after a detailed evaluation of my condition. After two sessions, everything started loosening up, and today, after four weeks of physical therapy, I am completely pain- and spasm-free. I feel so great that I feel like I have a totally new life. I am very thankful to Julian and all his wonderful, talented staff. This is the best place to come to put your life back on track. PAIN-FREE!”
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