Stress is not totally a negative aspect. It is also a motivating fact but one has to recognize the early signs of its downbeat impact. Whether one has a corporate job or a stay-at-home parent it is easy to harbor stress.
The advent of gizmos and easy access to information has made life fast paced and most of us are dictated by time and zones. There is an ever persistent need in us to achieve, to reach and perform. When our daily targets are not met we feel dissatisfied and stress manifests itself.
Stress can be recognized as palpitation, excessive sweating, forgetfulness and shifty eyes. One is not able to perform consistently during stress and this is also habit forming. A person may get worked up easily and not handle pressure owing to his need for perfection. But a bit of relaxation and self realization is all that is required to beat stress.
Often we find a sportsperson or a academic scholar under performing and this is due to excess need to over achieve. Capability has to be nourished in a person and seconded by a lot of self control. As one is near the finishing line, stress mounts up and we are suddenly distracted. Stress can be controlled but most of us let it control us. The simple cure for stress lies in yoga and pranayama. If one is hard pressed for time, then there are simple breathing exercises, walking regimes and also diet control plans that can help a person conserve energy.
Stress consumes a persona and reduces the healing process. It is very important to give ourselves a break. Breaks always do not mean getaways to exotic places but in a day we could have several day breaks. This can be a five minute stress reliever as you catch up on a update about your colleague’s son’s latest antics or call on your wife to check the goings on.
Holidays are rejuvenating and also necessary for a person to gain enough energy. Learning a new hobby or craft automatically helps us schedule our other activities and hence we get more organized. Occasionally stress cannot be controlled but habitually one has to be aware of the process when stress is mounting up. A right diet including fruits, less intake of salt and salads does much good to control stress.