16 January 2014

Real Talk #1 - Stress

Starting this week, we will have a segment called Real Talk. This will mainly focus in issues that come about in our day to day life. This week's topic is one we all are well acquainted with; stress. 
I don't think I need to define stress, we're all too familiar with it. I will although talk about how it happens and some methods on how to deal with it.

Stress can be brought about when: 
1.We experience a emotionally scarring event.
2.We have a workload piling up on top of us.
3.We constantly fail at something.
The reasons mentioned above can be found on pretty much all the websites related to stress. So let's look at it differently. Stress can also be caused due to over-thinking. When we start thinking about negative things, they tend to occupy most of our thoughts, we start getting stressed over hypothetical situations. Stress can also be caused due to procrastination. Why does all the work load seem to pile up? We may not realise it, but all of the deadlines only seem like deadlines when we start approaching them. Till the, we usually tend to neglect the work thinking that there's still time left. Certain forms of stress are unavoidable, but the effects of most stress types can be reduced if not prevented.
These methods may help counter stress:
1. Do not over think or over analyse things, but be prepared for the unexpected to prevent severe disappointment.
2. Superstitions and horoscopes are nonsensical and they should not dictate the way you live your life. 
3. When you're stressed out, talk to someone close to you, they may be able to relate to you. Not just that, it feels good to let stuff out once in a while. 
4. Make time to do the things you love, that should get your mind off the little things. 
5. Do not get influenced by people who don't matter to you.
6. Do not give up.

Lastly, have fun with whatever you do, even if its work, make it seem like fun, or think of the things you can do after you're done with it. This should act as a motivation. I hope this helps. 




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