5 Advice from Harvard researchers to avoid stress and anxiety
Well-being there are tips for better handling anxiety and avoiding stress.It's your turn.
By Paloma González
Stress and anxiety can spoil your life, disturb you in your work, prevent you from enjoying your favorite series and even making you physically ill.It is therefore not surprising that some of the most brilliant minds in the world have undertaken to find methods, tips and strategies to better manage them.It is possible to have more relaxed lives, even under pressure.
The problem with stress is that it is not content to put you in a bad mood and to make you feel bad: it also affects your productivity, lessen the quality of your sleep, can lead you to eat too much and,,If we believe science, even makes you age faster than you should.
The sources of stress and anxiety are anywhere: road traffic, an office colleague shooting, a demanding workload or an event that you must organize and which does not take place as youwish.No one is really safe from suffering at one time or another.
The advantage is that stress is an emotional response to a stimulus.So you can manage it so that it does not continue to affect your life and mental health.
How to live a life without stress or anxiety?
According to Harvard Health, there are simple (and free) tools that you should have on hand to prevent the stress of becoming uncontrollable when you already feel it, so that it does not become chronic and you can enjoy more life.
Dormez bienInsufficient or poor quality sleep affects your energy, mood and vigilance, which can reduce your ability to solve and deal with problems.These factors can cause stress and place yourself in a state of vulnerability where it is more difficult to control your emotions.And if you are tired, you may be more easily irritable.A good night's sleep is essential for the brain to recover and repair itself after having received as much stimuli, and for your cognitive functions to remain in good condition longer.
Méditez et pratiquez la relaxationPractices such as yoga and meditation can not only help reduce the risk of certain heart disease, but it is also ideal for helping the mind and body to relax.And it is not only a question of meditation: it is important to seek activities that help you make the emptiness in your mind, to detach yourself from concerns and problems and to feel better in general.
Faites de l'exercicePhysical activity releases endorphins, that is to say chemicals that improve mood and reduce stress.You must therefore exercise not only for your physical health and to achieve your fitness goals, but also to protect your mental health.
Renforcez votre “réseau social”A study by Harvard Health revealed that friendship is the key to happiness in life.It is important to be connected to other people in order to benefit from support in times when you do not feel very well: all this helps to fight against stress, loneliness and even depression.
Résolvez les problèmesIt is important not to let stressful situations become uncontrollable, such as a family argument or a project to be returned soon.The more it lasts, the more you dwell on the problem, the more your anxiety increases: so make a priority to find solutions, work on the problem and scratch it from your list of tasks as soon as possible.
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