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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to learn about stress management.
Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. When used positively, stress can lead to growth, action and change. But long-term negative stress can decrease your quality of life and put your health at risk.
One of the first steps towards good stress management is understanding how you react to stress and making changes if necessary. Examine how you react to stress, then adopt or modify stress management techniques to ensure that the stress in your life does not lead to health problems.
Relaxation techniques are a great way to help manage stress. Relaxation is not just about peace of mind or pleasure. Relaxation is a process that lessens the effects of stress on your mind and body.
In general, relaxation techniques involve refocusing your attention on something soothing and increasing awareness of your body. It doesn’t matter which relaxation technique you choose. What matters is that you try to practice relaxation regularly to reap the benefits.
Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and it was originally intended to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. Today, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.
There are many forms of meditation, but most have in common a calm setting, a comfortable posture, focused attention, and an open attitude.
Spending even a few minutes in meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit your emotional well-being and overall health. And these benefits don’t stop when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help you move more serenely through your day and can help you manage the symptoms of certain medical conditions.
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