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Managing Stress - simple techniques to help you cope in the
run up to your wedding.
We have compiled a list of techniques, which have
anecdotal evidence suggesting they work, that will help to reduce
stress levels. Stress is a very negative energy so it is a good
idea to find a technique that works for you so you are in control.
Exercise - Regular
exercise is one of the best ways to manage stress
Relaxation - Listen
to your favourite soothing music, read a novel or take a long
bath
Meditation - Practise
meditation, or yoga, aromatherapy and massage
Stress Diary - Become
aware of stress-inducing occurrences by writing down events
that were stressful to you. This can help you to adopt effective
coping strategies to manage the causes of stress in your life
Organisation and Prioritisation
- Prioritise what you need to accomplish
during the day and tick off each item as you finish them, as
this will give you a sense of achievement. Time management is
a key step to keeping tabs on stress levels
Delegate -
Learn to delegate tasks and responsibilities at home and at
work. Learn to say 'No'
Stop Smoking - Smoking
might affect the ability of the coronary arteries to respond
to stress. A study found that smokers, on average, had about
14 per cent less blood flow to the heart compared to non-smokers
Limit Alcohol Consumption
- Alcohol disturbs regular sleep patterns
and disguises the cause of stress without eliminating them
Sleep - It
is hard to work efficiently when you are tired, and that can
be stressful
Talk About It - Friends
can provide with support and guidance to help reduce stress
and enhance well-being
Diet -
Maintain a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables
for optimum nutritional status
Laugh - Laughter
may boost the immune system and lower stress levels
Adopt a 'Stress-Friendly' Coping
Style - You may need to learn to have
a problem-solving attitude when it comes to stress. Tell yourself,
'I can handle this'
Seek Help
- Some stressors (for example: domestic violence, unsafe work
or home environment) do not have easy solutions. If the above
measures are not helping, or if the severity of the stressor
is extreme, or if you are affected by severe anxiety or depression,
then you must talk to your doctor
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