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The Stress Epidemic!
How To Stop Yourself Becoming Another ‘Stress
Statistic’
by Jennifer Summers
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The statistics are truly <<shocking>>...
* Over 19 million Americans are currently suffering
from stress and anxiety related disorders.
* Up to 75% of people in employment are dissatisfied
or
unhappy with their jobs.
* Stress related accidents are increasing year on
year.
* Stress levels have increased substantially in
children,
teenagers and the elderly.
* The majority of people that are suffering from
such
stress disorders refuse to seek medical help.
* Stress is now considered to be a key factor in
health
complaints such as stomach disorders, certain
cancers
and heart condition.
Stress is not simply a problem, or even an epidemic;
sadly
it has now actually become a way of life for the
majority
of people!
WHY ARE WE BECOMING MORE STRESSED?
As the statistics above demonstrate, the biggest
group
affected by ‘stress’ appears to be those in
employment. This
doesn’t suggest we would be better off not working,
merely
that working conditions are felt to have become more
demanding in recent years.
In addition to those in the workplace, children and
teenagers are also becoming more prone to anxiety,
perhaps
due to ‘peer pressure’.
The aged too are increasingly becoming concerned,
they are
living longer, may have financial worries and many
fear for
their safety.
Modern life has become very demanding. Mobile phones
mean
that we are almost always contactable; leisure time
has
become reduced for many, replaced by longer working
hours
and health risks have increased with a rise in
cancers and
‘new conditions’ constantly being discovered.
IS ANYONE SAFE FROM STRESS?
All of us will experience situations that may cause
us to
become ‘stressed’ or feel ‘anxious’.
Reasons are too many to note but can include, buying
a
property, having guests stay over (in-laws!), being
bullied,
exams, looking after children, managing finances,
relationship issues, travelling etc.
Stress is a ‘normal’ function of everyday life. Only
when
it appears to take over our lives does it then
become a
problem.
WHY DO WE BECOME STRESSED?
Everyone will have different reasons why a situation
causes
them pressure. As a rule it’s usually when we don’t
feel in
control of a situation, then we feel it’s grip
tightening
around us causing us to feel worried or ‘stressed’.
SO WHAT’S THE ANSWER?
If stress is caused by us not ‘feeling in control’
of a
situation, the answer is to try and reverse this,
and
‘retain control’.
EXAMPLES:
If you’re not happy at work, for whatever reasons,
speak
with your boss and try to work out a solution that
would
make you feel more comfortable.
If you don’t get on particularly well with someone
you know
(partner, family, friends), rather than bottling it
all up
inside – talk to them about it. You’ll either
strengthen
your relationship or not but either way the problem
will
be out of your system.
If you know you have an exam or deadline looming,
don’t wait
until the night before to try and get everything
done as
this just puts undue pressure on yourself.
Examples of stressful situations are endless and I’m
sure we
can all think of many that affect us personally.
Often we
spend too much time looking for answers instead of
simply
analysing the cause.
CALMING TECHNIQUES:
Write down all the areas in your life that currently
cause
you to feel stressed.
* How much is your attitude responsible rather than
external factors?
* What could you do differently to change this?
* How would you like these situations to be?
* How do you feel this can be achieved?
Try and keep your answers realistic and recognise
that every
problem has a solution.
REMEMBER:
1. Experiencing a stressful situation is not
uncommon.
2. Stress is a warning and should be taken
seriously.
3. Look at what may be causing you to feel this way
(is
it you or the situation, perhaps both).
4. Communicate – talking or writing about your
issues
may help ‘get things off your chest’.
5. Finding the solution to our stress can often seem
easier ‘said than done’ but there is a solution out
there, don’t be afraid to look for it.
Don’t become another ‘stress statistic’, retain
control
over your life and enjoy it.
Good luck,
Jennifer Summers
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The author Jennifer Summers has developed a TOOLKIT
called
"How To Find Happiness". It comes complete with many
Stress
Busting exercises & techniques, guides to Time and
Anger
Management plus lots more.
A must for anyone
interested in
managing their stress & gaining a new perspective on
life!
Check out ===>
How to find Happiness
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