Studies claim that stress shortens life by 5,5 years. Adults feel stressed for an average of two hours and 11 minutes a day, regardless of whether the cause is work, financial worries or being late for dinner.
Signs that you are stressed
1. Your heart skips a beat
2. You are not focused
3. You can't sit still
4. You avoid sex
5. You feel sick
6. Sleep problems
7. Losing your voice
8. You react too quickly
9. You feel like the world is shrinking
10. You can't cure a cold
When you are stressed, blood is diverted to the brain, heart, lungs and muscles - a reaction that happens when we are in danger and should fight or flee. Breathing speeds up and consumes too quickly the oxygen supply from the muscles, and sweating increases to prevent the body from overheating. Blood sugar levels rise dramatically for glucose to feed the brain and muscles, and blood vessels constrict.
Tips
1. Recite the poem in your head - this technique relieves stress
2. Use headphones to reduce noise - noisy environments can be too much for the body
3. Distribute responsibilities - share your tasks with others and reduce the burden
4. Cook - focusing on something relaxes the mind
5. Get a haircut - a conversation with the hairdresser will relax you
6. Silence the critic in you - each of us has a voice inside that criticizes us
7. Take time for yourself - regardless of your obligations, dedicate a few minutes a day to yourself
8. Avoid the bedroom - even if you want to lock yourself in your room and sleep because of stress, get out and socialize with people
9. Drink water - dehydration affects mental and physical functioning and leads to stress
10. Breathe - take a deep breath and calm your breathing
When you inhale, try to move your stomach more than your chest.
The study, which included 2.000 British adults, was sponsored by the A. Vogel company and conducted by OnePoll pollsters. It was published in the Daily Mail.
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