Stress has become part of our life as we juggle so much and expect a lot from ourselves. Adding study to the mix along with work, family and other commitments can become overwhelming. Here are some of the stress busters which can make it easier to handle it all better.

Sleep sleep and sleep

Don’t underestimate the value of sleep, Sleep can play a major role in reducing stress. You need 8 hours of sleep on an average. Lack of sleep reduces brain function, cognitive skills and makes you lethargic. Lack of sleep also releases the stress hormone cortisol which also ages you.

Healthy eating habits

Many people tend to eat lot of junk food while studying and say it helps them cope with anxiety especially during exam times. However junk food has the opposite effect and can make you more anxious. It is very important to fuel your body with the right nutrition so it can function at its best. While an occasional treat will not cause any harm, replacing actual meals with junk food will have a detrimental effect.

Best way to avoid guilt is reaching your goals

Guilt of not achieving what you set out for causes a lot of stress and anxiety. The only way to overcome this is by actually fulfilling your goals. You can do this by setting small goals, keep it realistic, staying organised and focused. The satisfaction you get out of ticking off all the to dos for the day give you a real sense of peace. Try it.

Celebrate the small wins

It is important to give a pat on your own back when you do reach their little goals you set for yourself. It could be going out with mates or family or even buying yourself a little something, a treat like a massage or even just watching a good movie. This breaks the cycle of guilt and procrastination and establishes a cycle of striving to achieve the goal and taking a break.

Clear Button method

This simple exercise is said to relax you when a stressful thought enters you brain and before It causes any stress or anxiety. Here is how it work

Take a deep breath count 1, think red

Take a deep breath count 2, think blue

Take a deep breath count 3, think green

When you are breathing out empty your brain of all thoughts.

Hope these little tips help. Have a stress-free day!

Stress has become part of our life as we juggle so much and expect a lot from ourselves. Adding study to the mix along with work, family and other commitments can become overwhelming. Here are some of the stress busters which can make it easier to handle it all better.

Sleep sleep and sleep

Don’t underestimate the value of sleep, Sleep can play a major role in reducing stress. You need 8 hours of sleep on an average. Lack of sleep reduces brain function, cognitive skills and makes you lethargic. Lack of sleep also releases the stress hormone cortisol which also ages you.

Healthy eating habits

Many people tend to eat lot of junk food while studying and say it helps them cope with anxiety especially during exam times. However junk food has the opposite effect and can make you more anxious. It is very important to fuel your body with the right nutrition so it can function at its best. While an occasional treat will not cause any harm, replacing actual meals with junk food will have a detrimental effect.

Best way to avoid guilt is reaching your goals

Guilt of not achieving what you set out for causes a lot of stress and anxiety. The only way to overcome this is by actually fulfilling your goals. You can do this by setting small goals, keep it realistic, staying organised and focused. The satisfaction you get out of ticking off all the to dos for the day give you a real sense of peace. Try it.

Celebrate the small wins

It is important to give a pat on your own back when you do reach their little goals you set for yourself. It could be going out with mates or family or even buying yourself a little something, a treat like a massage or even just watching a good movie. This breaks the cycle of guilt and procrastination and establishes a cycle of striving to achieve the goal and taking a break.

Clear Button method

This simple exercise is said to relax you when a stressful thought enters you brain and before It causes any stress or anxiety. Here is how it work

Take a deep breath count 1, think red

Take a deep breath count 2, think blue

Take a deep breath count 3, think green

When you are breathing out empty your brain of all thoughts.

Hope these little tips help. Have a stress-free day!

We offer a short course in Stress Management if this is something you would like to study, The course is fantastic for self interest as well as Managers and people working in high stress enviroments.