STRESS - Don't let it be a part of you!

Our work, our frustrations, our problems. All these take a toll on our life. At some point of time, problems of everyday life bog us down, and affect our quality of life, and as a result, our relationships or our health suffers.

Sometimes it's very easy to make stress a part of your Life : I know this person who was so used to stress, that it slowly became an essential part of her Life! A limited amount of stress is good, because it makes us work better. But then when the stress becomes too much, and too regular in your life, it is important to find out why. You might be addicted to stress, which then makes you as much a victim as does alcohol or drugs!!

Whenever you feel stressed out, ask yourself these important questions:

1.Am I over-reacting or is the situation really as bad as it seems? (After a little introspection, you will realize that Things are never as bad as they seem!)

2. What can I do to help it? Is it under my control? Remember that you are not always in control of your life. It helps to realize that although a lot of things that happen in your life are under your control, there are still many others that are not! It's best you differentiate between the two, and where you realize that you cannot help things anyway, learn to relax!

3. Is this worth it getting stressed about? Is it more important to me than my emotional well being? Funny, isn't it, how much we bargain when it comes to buying clothes, vegetables etc, that contribute to our physical well-being, and end up getting such a bad bargain for our mental happiness? (We get stress in return!!!-- A very bad deal indeed!)

4. Am I being practical? Perhaps there's a way out, and you're too stressed out worrying about it, that you don't realize it. We live in a fast-paced world where stress won't help. Reason and logic will.

Your me- time : I would also strongly advise you to spend some time ( to misquote, "of yourself, by yourself, and for yourself"!) alone once in a while. Spending time by yourself means freedom from work and family problems atleast for that period of time, so you can concentrate on doing things you actually like. Like Meditation or yoga . Or if you're religious, praying. Perhaps talking to a close friend, writing letters, or looking at old albums and reliving the past.

Music helps : Remember that Lata Mangeshkar tape you always wanted to listen to but never had the time? Well, it's high time you brought it out of the closet and listened to it now!!! Music could be just what your body and mind need.. You could have your Walkman on whenever you get an opportunity, like, say, when you are working in the kitchen, or travelling by bus.

Laughter is certainly the best medicine: Do you remember the last time you had a really good laugh? If you don't, or if it happened five years ago, then it's time to really inject a little humour into your life. Here's a useful tip: Think of a very hilarious moment that happened in your life, like the time when your little daughter asked you that very embarassing question loudly in public. And remember this incident whenever you start feeling stressed. I guarantee you will break out into a smile, and the stress will vanish!!

A Balanced Diet and Exercise : A healthy and regular, balanced diet pattern goes a long way in detoxicating your body. The mind and body have a strong relationship-- That's why your physical and mental well- being are so inter-dependant.
Exercise… You're probably thinking " There's that hateful word again!". But really, once you start to exercise, you will know what I mean. Perhaps the first two days (if you're not used to it) you will find it exhausting, but from the third day onwards, I assure you (from personal experience) that you will find yourself possessing a new energy with a kind of a feel-good-inside emotion.

Realize that you're lucky : Remember that nobody has it easy in this world. That reminds me of one of my favourite quotes: "Be kind. For everyone you meet is fighting a tougher battle."And that is the ultimate truth. Learn to see your Life in perspective. There's always someone who's had a worse day that what you've had. Someone who will never see light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe you're stressed out because your work is hectic--that is understandable. But learn to derive joy in the strengths of your family and loved ones. Realize that there are countless many in this world who have grown up not knowing what love is all about.

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