There is no evidence that shows that STRESS is a trigger to heart disease, but there is evidence that STRESS has physical side effects (http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/stress-heart-attack-risk) Also, because when people get stressed, they are more proned to do unhealthy things to their bodies whether they begin to smoke, stop exercising, or hit up that junk food.
I have never been one to handle STRESS well. Literally, a few years back when I made all my life changes was the moment I looked at my own life and eliminated all the STRESS out of it. Boy, did it make a difference in the person I was, and my happiness.
So, here are some tips on how to handle STRESS:
Eat Right and Exercise
Set Realistic Goals
Be Flexible
Reduce Criticism of yourself and Others
Take the negativity out of your life
Find Relaxation techniques: Yoga, Meditation, Breathing
Be cheerful and positive
Eliminate STRESS when you see it building up.
Our Body Gives Us Signs to show it’s STRESSED: learn to listen to your body:
Body Signs:
Headache, Muscle Tension, Chest Pain, Fatigue, Change in Sex drive, Stomach upset, Sleep problems.
Mood Signs:
Anxiety, Restlessness, Lack of motivation/focus, Irritability or anger, Sadness or depression
On your behavior:
Overeating or undereating, angry outbursts, drug or alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and social withdrawal.
Just remember, as with anything in life, we are in control in how we decide to handle our stress, and the stressful situations that come our way. It easily starts in the mind, and can easily effect us everywhere else. The key is learning to stop it HEAD on, and eliminate it. I know, sometimes easier said than done 😉
I hope you guys enjoyed my series this month related to Heart Awareness, and tips to a healthier heart. This is the last series of the month for this topic. Next Month marks National Women’s History month where I will be taking a closer look at the phenomonal women I look up to: historical or personally.
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