The definition of stress is our mind and body placed under difficulty or strain. When this happens we have stress hormones released in our bodies so we can change the impending situation for our benefit and survival.

Only the situation is now not a saber toothed tiger but bad news or events. Our bodies have not evolved enough to realize that today’s stressor’s are not life threatening. This is the reason that excessive stress can have such a devastating effect on us.

The most common form of stress is called acute stress. In moderation, this form of stress can be exciting. Many people feel this type of stress before an important event. However, too much of this stress can be exhausting. This stress is brought on by the pressure of everyday life, be it a report to do in a short time, or an exciting event just past. Too much of this type of stress can cause very discomforting symptoms, such as tension headaches, nausea, anxiety, irritability and depression. Most people can recognize these symptoms of stress by just taking the time to look at how hectic their life has been lately. This type of stress is easily manageable and usually results in no serious long-term affects.

Chronic stress is possibly the most dangerous type of stress, along with post-traumatic stress disorder. Chronic stress is also a common illness and is often crippling to the mind and body. Unlike acute stress, chronic stress is long lasting. This type of stress can continue affecting lives for weeks, months, even years. People suffering from chronic stress think negatively about almost everything. They often believe that disaster waits around every corner. Nothing good ever lasts very long and there seems to be no end in sight for the bad. Individuals suffering from chronic stress often lose hope and stop trying to find a solution for their problem.

How to deal with stress we are already facing  Here are some stress management tips:

Take a break… Take time out to relax. Every hour or so get yourself away from a situation and just take 10 minutes or so to completely relax.

Be optimistic…Look on the bright side as every cloud really does have a silver lining. Always find a positive viewpoint to an event then move on.

Learn to say “no”…Be more assertive as there are only so many hours in the day. Feel free to decline a request, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to and you can’t do everything for everyone.

Delegate…Trust that there are people who are competent at doing a job not just you. There is usually a team for a reason so delegate some work to distribute some of that stress.

Organize your time… Write a “to do” list to structure your day, then you can easily see what needs to be done and allow yourself a set period of time for the task.

Prioritize… Some things are more important than others so put it off no longer and do it first. When it’s done there’s one less thing to worry about.

Move on…Don’t dwell on bad news you can do nothing about. It’s far better to worry about something you have the power to change so move on and deal with the issues that matter.

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