Coping with Stress
It is closely related to coping with emotions. Stress is how the body reacts to demands. It is the state of psychological tension. Stress can result in confusion when thinking, difficulties in decision-making, lowered concentration, excessive sweating, rapid breathing or even change in eating habits.
Ways of coping with stress
- Effective communication
- Organize work in order of priority within working schedules
- Take a brake and relax
- Positive self-talk
- Exercise daily
- Share feelings with others
- Removal of the source of stress
- Good time management Counseling
- Eating a well-balanced diet
- Establishing a strong social support
- Facing issues realistically and come up with solutions
Causes of Stress
– Growth and development
– Peer pressure
– Poor communication within families
– Need to belong
– Poor time management
– Displacement conflicts
Values Associated with positive stress management
– peace
– tolerance
– co-operation
– unity
– simplicity
