Latest Self Help Forum Topics:

  • what is the best self help book? (14 posts)
  • Best self-help books? (7 posts)
  • Self-Help? (4 posts)
  • Self Injury treatment/help groups or places in Utah??? (6 posts)
  • Help Self harm? (9 posts)
  • i feel that i have poor self control what do i do PLEASE HELP!!!? (3 posts)
  • self-help ???????? (3 posts)
  • How can we help young girls with self esteem? (12 posts)
  • Self employment help please? (2 posts)
  • Can you recommend a self-help book to help build my self esteem? (9 posts)
  • help me gain self confidence? (10 posts)
  • Self-Harm help? (9 posts)
  • Self Harming? I Need, Serious Urgent Help. Please? (11 posts)
  • self harm??HELP? (7 posts)
  • My self confidence and guys.. Please just take a look and see if you could help? (6 posts)
  •  

    Keep a Record of Your Stress Factors

    Why Keep a Record of Your Stress Factors?

    People who live busy lives especially those living in urban communities eat stress for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Life is so fast paced for them that they even do not notice that they are already stressed out.

    Taking the time out to review your personal life and relationships and how one is doing in those aspects is a good way to determine if one is too stressed out to live a normal life. A person should review how his relationships have changed over the past months and compare it to a month or a year ago. If he has neglected to meet with his family or close friends because of work then there may be a good chance that he is devoting too much time at work and may already be experiencing stress.

    Remember those abnormal heart palpitations, the sweaty palms or the feeling of restlessness? Or how about those unexplainable stomach cramps or those sleepless nights? These are among the symptoms of stress and a person who feels some or even all of them should observe when and why they occur.

    The daily stress that everyone needs to get him charged up and working is normal but when this stress gets into the life of a person then something must be done to lessen its impact.

    One basic advice given by experts is to get to know the stress factors of a person. These factors can be people, events or places that make a person experience the stress symptoms. Getting to know these symptoms will help him understand how to avoid and manage stress.

    Once a person has become aware of his stress factors he should take note of these and keep a record of their occurrences. Taking note means writing down the symptoms, what prompted them and how long the episode lasts. This will help you to understand what triggers your stress.

    It is good to note down what happens every day in the office and how meeting some people or encountering situations have given rise to certain stress symptoms like panic attacks, headaches or even irritation. The reaction to these factors should also be discussed or written so that a person knows what to do when faced with the same thing.

    By keeping a record of his stress factors a person will learn how to understand what factors pave the way for certain reactions. He may want to control his emotions next time by preparing himself and psyching himself up for that certain moment. Keeping a record of these situations will also lighten up his load can even serve as a detoxifying exercise.

    Every person needs some level of stress in his life to make him accomplish something or become excited about a certain task. Knowing which factors trigger a certain level of stress will help a person prefer certain stressors and avoid others that make him feel bad.

    A record of the stress factors will also be a great help when a person decides to see a professional about his stress factors. Knowing the factors that can encourage extreme heart palpitations, headaches and other illnesses can help a person survive these illnesses.

    No one can avoid stress but a person can choose what types of stress to deal with. He also has a choice to be beaten by the ill effects of stress or to manage his stress factors. Being exposed to extremely stressful situations can lead to emotional problems and breakdown.

    A person who can no longer control the effects of stress in his life can experience severe depression. As we discussed in the previous chapter, some people who are that stressed out end up feeling psychologically or physically sick. People have had heart attacks, mental breakdowns or even destructive behavior as a result of stress.

    We’ve already mentioned that life without a little stress can be boring and unchallenging. However too much stress can also lead to serious illness that can be life threatening.

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Also In This Category:

    Currently Online :

    7 member(s), 33 guest(s):
    DewDrop, Elgan, GameOfChance, Helen, RacoonClingon, StormBringer, Sunburst, Google, MSN.com, Cobion.com, Slurp, Speedy Spider

    Search :

    No comments yet
    Categories: Make Life Long Friends Overcoming Fear Relaxation Overcoming Shyness Vision Board Self Defense Tips Get Organized Gratitude Memory Changing your Life Positively Life Saving Strategies Personal Development Sleep And How To Rest Better The Power of Positive Thinking Speed Reading Improve Yourself Dating & Relationships Ten Ways to Change Your Life Learn Chinese Hypnosis Feng Shui Anger Self Improvement Subliminal Tapes Business Self Starters Coaching Programs Today Popular Marketplace Items Self Improvement with Yoga Brain Juicer Brainstorming Breaking Bad Habits Self-Help Success Tips Shared Road To Success Self-Defense For Women Tatoos Law Of Attraction Positive Self Talk Personal Development Time Management Tips Eliminating Stress & Anxiety Manage Time Create More Time Procrastination Self Improvement Therapy Self Development Losing Weight Overcoming Fear Of Spiders Law Of Attraction Getting A Life Time Management Stress Management Self Confidence Self Improvement Self Esteem Positive Thinking Motivation Life Coach Leadership Development Happiness Goal Setting Emotional Intelligence Creativity Communication Skills Anger Management Public Speaking