Stress can sometimes get the better of us, life is full of surprises as someone can experience a great change in their life or even a minor change. However, with change, might come a certain amount of stress and every individual has their own way of dealing with that stress. It’s important to keep track of how much stress someone can take because if left unchecked, it could have negative impacts later on.
Effects of too much stress:
- Trouble sleeping
- Regular, severe headaches
- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- Constant anger or irritability
- Overthinking
- Loss of interest in activities
- Inability to concentrate
It is so important to learn and understand the stresses that exist in your life because once stress builds up, it’ll be hard to control. Having coping mechanisms in your life are so important to combat stress and it might even help someone you know. Here are some examples:
- Ask for help from others
- Journaling
- Maintain emotionally supportive relationships
- Distance yourself from key sources of stress
- Re-balance work and life at home
- Getting adequate sleep
- Find time to fulfill your hobbies
