CBSE 10 Class Foundation Of IT (402) Stress Management

Identify the sources of stress in your life Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as easy as it sounds. Your true sources of stress aren’t always obvious, and it’s all too easy to overlook your own stress-inducing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sure, you may know that you’re constantly worried about work deadlines. But maybe it’s your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that leads to deadline stress. 

Unhealthy ways of coping with stress 

These coping strategies may temporarily reduce stress, but they cause more damage in the long run: 

• Smoking 

• Drinking too much 

• Overeating or undereating 

• Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer 

• Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities 

• Using pills or drugs to relax 

• Sleeping too much 

• Procrastinating 

• Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems 

• Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence) 

Healthy ways to relax and recharge 

Go for a walk. 

Spend time in nature. 

Call a good friend. 

Sweat out tension with a good workout. 

Write in your journal. 

Take a long bath. 

Light scented candles Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea. 

Play with a pet. 

Work in your garden. 

Get a massage. 

Curl up with a good book. 

Listen to music. 

Watch a comedy