Everyday we learn more about the serious toll stress can take on the human body. Stress can cause dangerous health conditions. It is also a major cause of severe fatigue.
Stress can come from many things in your life. Deadlines, pressure from your boss, and office politics can increase stress at work. Bills, household chores, and family issues cause stress at home. Even fun events like a vacation or a family gathering can increase your stress. Stress is a constant in your life and it can be easy to let it take control. This drains your energy and gives you constant tiredness.
If stress is causing your excessive tiredness, a great anti-stress technique is to create a safe zone. A safe zone is not as complicated as you may think. When done correctly, you will find that a safe zone is a tremendous way to decrease your stress and fatigue.
A safe zone is basically 70% mental and 30% physical. The first thing you should know is that a safe zone can be created anywhere, and works best where you are the most stressed. A safe zone can be in your office, your car, your kitchen, or anywhere else. In fact, it is better to create your safe zone where you are stressed, such as your office, instead of changing locations, like stepping out into a hallway. Changing locations sends a "retreat" signal to your brain that can actually increase stress chemicals. Instead, make a mental stand against your stress when it happens.
Your next step is to control your breathing. Breathing shallow signals "Danger" to your brain and increases your stress. Deep breathing signal "Safety" and reduces your stress. Plant your feet square on the floor and breathe slowly through your nose. Make yourself breathe deeper and slower with each breath. Try to focus on slowing your heart beat and releasing tension in your muscles with each breath.
After you are controlling your breathing, begin to clear your mind of negative, panicky, scary, or tense thoughts. Instead, think positive and attainable thoughts. Try simple thoughts like "I will be okay," "I can handle this situation," "Things will get better soon," and "This will be over soon." Begin to feel yourself take control of the situation. You will feel safer, calmer, more rational, and can begin to resolve the problem without stress.
A safe zone can be a place to mentally retreat and regroup. It can be a miraculous refuge away from stress and will improve the way your brain responds in these situations. It will also help eliminate stress-related toxins in your system.
As the amount of stress-related toxins in your system reduces, you will begin to feel better and better. Furthermore, being able to control your stress will help you better achieve your goals and face your problems. In fact, the safe zone technique will not only help end your tiredness but it will improve your quality of life. - 30414
Stress can come from many things in your life. Deadlines, pressure from your boss, and office politics can increase stress at work. Bills, household chores, and family issues cause stress at home. Even fun events like a vacation or a family gathering can increase your stress. Stress is a constant in your life and it can be easy to let it take control. This drains your energy and gives you constant tiredness.
If stress is causing your excessive tiredness, a great anti-stress technique is to create a safe zone. A safe zone is not as complicated as you may think. When done correctly, you will find that a safe zone is a tremendous way to decrease your stress and fatigue.
A safe zone is basically 70% mental and 30% physical. The first thing you should know is that a safe zone can be created anywhere, and works best where you are the most stressed. A safe zone can be in your office, your car, your kitchen, or anywhere else. In fact, it is better to create your safe zone where you are stressed, such as your office, instead of changing locations, like stepping out into a hallway. Changing locations sends a "retreat" signal to your brain that can actually increase stress chemicals. Instead, make a mental stand against your stress when it happens.
Your next step is to control your breathing. Breathing shallow signals "Danger" to your brain and increases your stress. Deep breathing signal "Safety" and reduces your stress. Plant your feet square on the floor and breathe slowly through your nose. Make yourself breathe deeper and slower with each breath. Try to focus on slowing your heart beat and releasing tension in your muscles with each breath.
After you are controlling your breathing, begin to clear your mind of negative, panicky, scary, or tense thoughts. Instead, think positive and attainable thoughts. Try simple thoughts like "I will be okay," "I can handle this situation," "Things will get better soon," and "This will be over soon." Begin to feel yourself take control of the situation. You will feel safer, calmer, more rational, and can begin to resolve the problem without stress.
A safe zone can be a place to mentally retreat and regroup. It can be a miraculous refuge away from stress and will improve the way your brain responds in these situations. It will also help eliminate stress-related toxins in your system.
As the amount of stress-related toxins in your system reduces, you will begin to feel better and better. Furthermore, being able to control your stress will help you better achieve your goals and face your problems. In fact, the safe zone technique will not only help end your tiredness but it will improve your quality of life. - 30414
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