Stress management

Stress management
Stress is that term that denotes consequences of the failure of emotional or physical response to actual or imagined events by humans or any external sources. Stress is basically a exhaustion of both body & mind. Too much stress can even prove fatal for human body. Common symptoms includes irritability, muscle tension, headache, unable to concentrate, increased blood pressure, high heart rate.

Stress can come from both negative and positive aspect of life. It is common to presume that stress is developed only through the negative aspects of life however high points and achievements can be stressful too.
The stress management started developing from the 1980's.Its the way to equalize stress and relaxation on a daily basis. Level of stress can be measured and checked. one of the method is the use of homles and Rahe stress scale. Changes in blood pressure and galvanic skin response are always to determine stress levels.

Some of the stress managements are easy and effective, Like closing your eyes and breathing, listening to music, taking a nap, taking a warm bath, involving in hobbiest activity such as gardening, games etc.. It is very important to keep your mind healthy and happy. Its also important to realize one's limitations. If you are running high stress levels, its necessary to take professional help. Break in the routine like, vacations also shows good effect of controling stress.


However in the end it is very important to take out time to ascertain one's situation in life. To remember that there is only life and we should live it happily and stress free.

Are you in control of stress ?

Are you in control of stress or is stress controlling you?

the concept of stress was started in the 1930's and popularized by endocrinologist Hans and selye. According to Selye " stress " refers to a condition where as "stressor" is the internal reaction causing stress.

Stress has many signs, some of them are,

Dizziness, depression, irritability, moodiness, headache, chest discomfort and in some cases even heart attacks. Stress often leads to unhealthy life.. Selye researched the effects of stress and came to conclusion with a three step theory.

Alarm: this is the first step of stress. The body identifies the abnormal situation and is in state of alarm.

Resistance: Its the second stage of stress. The body at first tries to cope up with the extra load, however when it fails it tries to resist and that's when exhaustion is felt.

Exhaustion: This is the final step of stress. At this point body's resources drain out and the body is unable to continue with normal functions. if the stage is prolonged severe consequences may occur.

Therefore its very important to remain in control of stress. there are various method of managing stress and even coming back to normal life style. However individual's determination and sensibility is a very important factor. Stress is completely manageble with the right attitude.therefore ask yourself again are you in control of stress or is stress control of you?Go ahead and choose the right way.