Tips From A Counsellor: How To Cope With Stress The Right Way
Stress inevitably affects us all, from workplace related issues to the challenges we face in our lives at home. But of course, we all cope with with stress levels differently.
Some of us may be faced with small amounts of stress each day which can sometimes even be motivating! In good quantities, stress can help us do our best. But when there's too much, stress can cause damage in our every day lives. If you are having loads of stress that you can't handle on your own, it might be time to talk to someone to avoid symptoms of stress such as anxiety, depression, confusion, and low-motivation. It's important for all of us to learn how to cope with stress in a productive way so that we can still enjoy our lives and be happy.
Small factors that actually have a large impact on stress are:
- Daily food intake: Are you eating healthy?
- Exercise: Are you getting enough regular exercise to relieve stress?
- Calm Surroundings: Is your environment peaceful or toxic?
- Sleep: Are you getting enough?
- Clean Environment: Is your environment organized and safe?
- Healthy Relationships: Are your relationships healthy or toxic?
Asking yourself these questions is a good first step in overcoming stress. In addition to their affect on your mental health, good relationships also provide an outlet for you to offload stress - by spending quality time with friends and family and sometimes even letting them in on the problems you're facing at home or at work.
If you've tried all six of these tips and you're still not finding stress-relief, it's time to make some serious life changes.
Certain life situations can drive us to feel stressed out no matter how much self-care we give ourselves. Think about if you're ready to make these changes. A great counsellor can help provide you with options (and sometimes challenge you to think outside the box!) in order to help change your current life situation.
At KMA Therapy, we provide:
- Stress Management Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Stress Management Therapy
