Final Draft Submission- Stress Management

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Psychiatrists argue that most individuals opt for an unhealthy way of relieving stress. The method may include abusing drugs, eating plenty of food, withdrawing from family members and friends, oversleeping, and procreating. This approach may reduce stress for a while but in the long run, they may prove to be dangerous. Interestingly, no particular method will work for everyone. Individuals should visit psychiatrists or try various methods to manage their stress. Comment by Kehiante McKinley: Citation needed. Comment by Kehiante McKinley: citation

Mostly, physical exercise can help manage stress. A simple form of physical activity can contribute to burning away anger, relieve tension and frustration. Endorphins hormones released during exercise benefits to boost mood and make one feel good. One can also listen to music and dance. "Take a dog for a walk or visit a friend who is 1 kilometer away. An enjoyable physical activity that gets done for thirty minutes is effective at reducing stress. This process helps one to break the negative thoughts that accompany stress" (Critchley, 2010, p.). Comment by Kehiante McKinley: cite Comment by Kehiante McKinley: add page OR paragraph number if no page.

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Social engagements can also contribute to managing stress significantly. Social engagement such as watching a football match, having a dinner with a friend, and confiding in a friend can help reducing stress. Sociologists argue such actions help avoid overreacting to an internal or external stressor. More so, talking to a confidant serves to calm the nervous system and eventually to lead to calmness. Notably, social engagement helps to release hormones that minimize stress. On the other hand, stressed individual who withdraws from people may increase their vulnerability to chronic stress (Geter, 2010). Comment by Kehiante McKinley: cite Comment by Kehiante McKinley: cite

Avoiding unnecessary is another way of managing stress. Some foreseeable stressors such as heavy traffic, collision with the boss, and heartbreaks can get prevented by using past experience. For instance, if the supervisor does not want employees to be late, then it is advisable to arrive at the workstation on time. Learning to say no also helps avoid some stressors. For instance, they enable an individual to stop taking more than they can handle. Importantly, avoiding people who bring stress as well as managing one's environment can help manage stress (Geter, 2010).

Altering a situation is another sure method of managing stress. A stressful situation that cannot get avoided is better off if altered. For instance, stressful feelings should be expressed instead of bottling them up. If a person is stressing you, be assertive and let them know it. For example, if you have an exam and your noisy roommate is in, it is important to let them know you have an exam. By advising it helps to avoid harboring anger against someone. At times, it is good to compromise a situation. "Two individual in an adverse situation should bend their rules a bit and reach a middle ground that is acceptable to both" (McMahon, 2011). Comment by Kehiante McKinley: you need a page or paragraph. Correct all in this paper- any “ “ quote needs page or para.

Similarly, adapting to a stressor can be helpful however controversial it is. How one analyzes can have an effect on their stress level. More so, having a negative feeling can increase or ignite tension. It is important to adjust attitude and expectations towards a stressful situation. Reframing problems enable individuals to view them from a positive perspective. For instance, instead of fuming over a broken relationship, take it as an opportunity to find someone more attractive and better. It is also worthy to mediate over a situation and move on. For instance, there is no need to mourn for a long time over a departed relative since they will never come back. Instead, adjust to the situation and embrace your fate (McMahon, 2011). Alternatively, one can accept the thing they cannot change. Some stressors are better off embraced than tackled since they cannot be avoided, changed, or prevented. Serious illness or economic recession requires external forces to manage. Other peoples’ behaviors are beyond our control. As such, we should never try to control them. It times its better to forgive someone to calm down (Smith, 2012). Comment by Kehiante McKinley: Combined paragaphs- same topic. Make sure you keep them combined in the final draft.

Making time for relaxation and fun can help relieve stress. Relaxing works and involves a positive attitude about life. Having a good time and entertainment enables one to forget the stressful event. If such activities like dancing or participating in games are regularly engaged, stress is likely to reduce. One’s hobby encourages relaxation and eventually relieves stress. Setting aside time for relaxation enables one to overcome stressful issues to focus on life. This approach involves keeping a sense of humor or socializing with humorous individuals (Smith, 2012).Notably, adopting a healthy lifestyle can reduce stress significantly. Eating a balanced diet gives the body enough nutrients to cope with stress. Drugs and other harmful substances should get avoided at all cost. Getting enough sleep and visiting a physician for treatment of any medical condition helps reduce stress caused by sickness (Smith, 2012). Comment by Kehiante McKinley: This paragraph should go together with the many one- I combined.

Conclusion

Day to day activities gets characterized as stressors. Stress is resulting from both external and internal factors. Responding to a stressor determines substantially if the situation would escalate or be contained. There are various ways used to manage stress. Internal factors that cause stress such worries can be controlled. However, external stressors such as recession are hard to handle. Such stressors call for acceptance of the situation and learning how to move on. Stress management varies from an individual to another. It is important to try various methods of managing stress before coming up with the best alternative. Conclusively, a doctor better addresses stressors caused by medical conditions than trying to solve them. Importantly, it is important to visit a psychiatrist in case a stressful situation becomes unmanageable.

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Charlesworth, E. A., & Nathan, R. G. (2014).  Stress management: A comprehensive guide to wellness. New York: Ballantine Books.

Critchley, K. (2010).  Stress management skills training course: Exercises and techniques to manage stress and anxiety, build success in your life by goal setting, relaxation and changing thinking with NLP. Lancashire, UK: Universe of Learning Ltd.

Geter, L. (2010).  47 steps to stress management: Real help for stress relief and the prevention of premature aging. Charleston, S.C.: Booksurge.

McMahon, G. (2011).  No more stress: Be your own stress management coach. London: Karnac.

Smith, J. C. (2012).  Stress management: A comprehensive handbook of techniques and strategies. New York: Springer Pub.