Did you know that this month is #stressawarenessmonth
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your to-do list seems endless, deadlines are fast approaching and you find yourself saying ‘Eek! I feel stressed!’? But what is stress really, and how does it affect us?
Stress is primarily a physical response. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack and switches to ‘fight or flight’ mode, releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to prepare the body for physical action. This causes a number of reactions, from blood being diverted to muscles to shutting down unnecessary bodily functions such as digestion.
We have 3 reactions to stress
Fight - our mind and body fight against the stress
Flight - we rise to the challenge of stress
The 3rd which is unknown to some
3. Freeze - we don't do anything.
There are many ways to deal with stress, such as having a positive mind, eating well, getting plenty of sleep, learning to say no, mastering your time, exercise and mindful activities.
At Kerry Riley Wellness we offer a range of techniques that can help you manage and deal with stress. You can find out more here.
Below you will find a number of resource that can help you. Including a 30 day planner, during which everyday you can do 1 physical, 1 mental and 1 emotion task to during your day. There are also some great ideals on tasks to complete.
Remember, you are in control on your life. Use all the tools you can to make it your best one!
Sending self-care
Kerry Riley Wellness
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