Article: Matching types of stress to stress management techniques
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Opportunity: Before exploring stress management techniques, it’s important to recognize that stress
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Matching types of stress to stress management techniques
Matching types of stress to stress management techniques Before exploring stress management techniques, it’s important to recognize that stress can show up in different forms. As you’ll discover, the techniques you rely on to calm yourself may vary depending on the type of stress you’re dealing with. Some types of stress include acute, episodic acute and chronic stress. Acute stress. This involves a temporary source of stress. Maybe you’re worried about an upcoming exam, or perhaps you’re stressed about your disorganized family travel plans. Once the event passes, you feel yourself relax. Episodic acute stress. This is when acute stress is a recurring issue for you. For instance, if you struggle with time management or your study strategies are ineffective, you’ll regularly feel stressed by exams. If you have a hard time setting boundaries at work, you’ll find yourself repeatedly taking on too many responsibilities. Chronic stress. This is when a stressor looms over you for a long time. Maybe you’re stuck in a tight financial situations for years. Or perhaps you or someone you love is dealing with a long-term health condition. You might feel a sense of hopelessness, as there doesn’t seem to be a break from the stress in sight.
If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your entire well-being at risk. Stress wreaks havoc on your emotional equilibrium, as well as your overall physical and mental health. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life.
Stress management offers a range of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty, also called adversity, in your life. Managing stress can help you lead a more balanced, healthier life. Stress is an automatic physical, mental and emotional response to a difficult event. It's a common part of everyone's life. When used positively, stress can lead to growth, action and change. But negative, long-term stress can lessen your quality of life. Stress management approaches include: Learning skills such as problem-solving, focusing on important tasks first and managing your time. Improving your ability to cope with difficult events that happen in life. For example, you may learn how to improve your emotional awareness and reactions. You also may learn how to increase your sense of control. And you may find greater meaning and purpose in life and have more gratitude and optimism. Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, meditation, tai chi, exercise and prayer. Improving your personal relationships.
