Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Few tips to reduce stress

There are many reason that create stress and tension in our lives.
Are you being aware to reduce it ?
Can you fully reduce the stress ! ! ! Yes surely we can.....

Even though stress is good, but it can sometimes take over our lives and do a great deal of harm to our mental and physical well being.

Having too much of a workload, taking care of a sick family member, or just trying to keep up with the hectic pace of life can leave us feeling tense, aggravated, and dissatisfied with life.

This is when stress becomes unhealthy.

The few tips to reduce stress are,

  • Keep a positive attitude.
  • Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
  • Be assertive instead of aggressive. "Assert" your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, defensive, or passive.
  • Learn and practice relaxation techniques.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Body can fight stress better when it is fit.
  • Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
  • Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
  • Don't rely on alcohol or drugs to reduce stress.
  • Seek out social support.
  • Learn to manage your time more effectively.

Sources of stress

The normal change in our life gives stress daily. Here are few tips that you can remember and reduce the stress.

The sources of stress are,

  • Fear of the new, the unknown.

  • Feelings of personal insecurity.

  • Feelings of vulnerability.

  • Fear of rejection.

  • Lack of tolerance for ambiguity.

  • Fear of conflict.

  • Fear of taking a risk.

  • Fear of developing trust.

  • Fear of inability to cope with changed circumstances.



If you are ready to tackle these you can reduce the stress in your life......




Yoga better way to reduce stress

What is YOGA?

Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices that originated in India more than three thousand years ago.

Its purpose is to help each one of us achieve our highest potential and to experience enduring health and happiness.

With Yoga, we can extend our healthy, productive years far beyond the accepted norm and, at the same time, improve the quality of our lives.

Yoga improves your stress management and relaxation skills.


What are the effects you will gain in following Yoga regularly ! ! !

  • Reduced stress.
  • Sound sleep.
  • Reduced cortisol levels.
  • Allergy and asthma symptom relief.
  • Lower blood pressure.
  • Smoking cessation help.
  • Lower heart rate.
  • Spiritual growth.
  • Sense of well-being.
  • Reduced anxiety and muscle tension.
  • Increased strength and flexibility.
  • Slowed aging process.

These will help you to reduce stress in your life and makes you happy..........

Ways to reduce tension ! ! ! !

In this fast developing modern society we cant afford the stress, Tension in your life can get very high and if you dint take proper solution it will make you in trouble.

Here are some tips which helps you to get relief from tension,

  1. Having a Deeper Breath ( By Yoga).
  2. Identifying your cause of tension ans stress.
  3. Keeping your favorite things right on your eye sight that can make you happy.
  4. When at stress call your friends or relatives.
  5. Exercise.
  6. Having a pet in home.

These are basic ways to make to reduce the tension.


Meditation to be practised

Meditation has been practiced since ancient times.Today, it is catching on worldwide as a means to reduce stress and help with pain caused by various illnesses.

Studies have shown that meditation may help lower anxiety, produce a more positive emotional state and increase immune function.

Why we need to meditate?

Now a days meditation became valuable thing for finding the stress relief, in the modern world.

Due to meditation we get,


  • Healing.
  • Emotional cleansing and balancing.
  • Deepening concentration and insight.
  • Manifesting change.
  • Developing intuition.
  • Unlocking creativity.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, meditation can be used for specific conditions such as:

  • Insomnia.
  • Anxiety.
  • Pain.
  • Depression.
  • Mood or self-esteem problems.
  • Stress.