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Stress coping techniques you must know
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Struggling with stress? You are not alone. The American Institute of Stress reported that 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives. Also, the American Psychological Association reports that 80% of entrepreneurs are at risk of burnout due to overwork. We all face different types of stress on a daily basis. It is not possible to totally eliminate stress, but we can develop ourselves to cope with it in a healthy way. What is stress?According to Hans Selye, the father of stress, stress is a non-specific response of the body to any demand or event. The triggers of stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological. What happens when you are stressed?When you are stressed, your brain signals the adrenal glands on your kidneys to release a stress hormone called cortisol. Cortisol hormone alters the normal functions of various organs and tissues in the body. If its level continues to rise, it leads to various “wear and tear” in the body that damages internal organs and affect your sleep. So, how do you deal with stress? Here are some proven stress-coping techniques that can help you:
I interviewed wellness university professors and experts who went into specific details on how to practice these stress-coping techniques. Learn from wellness experts with decades of experience by clicking the link below: Click here to learn how to conquer pain and stress without medications. Cheers, Dr Vecoh (MD, ACE-certified Health Coach and Behaviour Change Expert) |
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