wellness • stress relief

Stress Coping Strategies Everyday we are faced with two different kinds of stress, good stress and bad stress. These stresses can be grouped into two major categories, “Eustress” which is good stress, like anticipation or accomplishment, or “Distress” which is bad stress, like personal loss or emotional pain. Identifying and controlling your daily stress is not easy but it can help you to cope psychologically.
Here is a list of 20 simple anecdotes for dealing with your daily stresses! Introspection – look to yourself first for the causes of your stress. Pace – learn to pace yourself and get a second wind if you are overwhelmed. Limitations – It’s OK to say no to people or things. Flexibility – no one is perfect; your only human and you can’t grow if you don’t make mistakes. Positive Reinforcement – maintain a positive outlook and attitude at all times. Humor – learn to laugh at yourself and keep a general good sense of humor about you. Walk away – learn to leave well enough alone in a no win situation. Acknowledgment – admit there’s a problem and then use an acceptable safety valve or escape hatch to deal with it. Self-medication – avoid self-medicating and try self-discipline instead. Balance – hard work deserves an equal amount of hard play. Exercise – Pittsburgh Fight Club fitness training and martial arts will definitely relieve stress! Time management – Prioritize your responsibilities. Enjoyment – set aside some private time for yourself, even if its 10 minutes a day. Commitment – practice a strong resolve to solve problems. Action – stop procrastinating and develop an executable plan. Acceptance – learn to accept what you cannot change. Warning signs – when your body talks listen to it’s warning signals. Self-indulgence – it is OK to pamper yourself in moderation and enjoy a mental health break now and then. Zen out – remember to meditate and practice simple relaxation techniques. Sustenance – follow a healthy diet, drink a lot of water and get plenty of sleep.    Prescription drugs, other drugs and alcohol for stress relief may be socially accepted ways of dealing with stress but should be used in moderation and not abused. Many of the reasons why people fall victim to an unhealthy lifestyle is because they are not given an alternative plan to follow. The fitness training and martial arts taught at Pittsburgh Fight Club are all goal oriented, physically challenging and personalized to each individuals needs. They represent a healthy, interesting way to identify and organize your life. They will let you get control of your stress without relying on drugs and alcohol!
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