Identify the form of stress in your Life

It is atmost important to identify the regular stressors in your life and the way you deal with them. Each time you feel stressed, keep track of it. As you keep a daily log, you will begin to see patterns and common themes. Write down:

•    What caused your stress (make a guess if you’re unsure).
•    How you felt, both physically and emotionally.
•    How you acted in response.
•    What you did to make yourself feel better.

Each humanbeing is born with an inbound talent they themselves manage stress but it is of much importance how they manage it. So make sure to watch how you currently cope with stress, Think about the ways you currently manage and cope with stress in your life. Are your coping strategies healthy or unhealthy, helpful or unproductive? Unfortunately, many people cope with stress in ways that compound the problem.

Some of 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)