With
hyper-connectivity in today’s day and age, stress is inevitable and
uncontrollable. With more than half of the world’s population under pressure,
and not knowing how to get out of this toxic cycle, a vast majority of the
population has started to experience the side effects of stress. Staying under
constant stress is like opening the gateways to different physiological and
psychological diseases. In my case, the symptoms have ranged from headaches,
severe back pain, anxiety, and depression to even chest pain at times.
With hectic
routines, it has now become impossible to take out more than a few hours to
relieve stress. I used to find the solution to my stress at the end of a
bottle, but that contributed to different health problems. It was then that I
realized that I had to make significant lifestyle changes. Here mentioned below
are a few tips that helped me with stress management and with turning my life
around.
1. Cut Back on Social Media
In the
present-day and age, we spend most of our day on our phones for one reason or
another. Unlike TV channels that you can turn off, social media bombards you
with information that you might not want to know. While it is a good habit to
stay up to date, certain events are out of our control and knowing about them
won’t make a difference. Instead, it will cause stress. I started cutting back
on social media use throughout the day, and the results that I saw were
miraculous. Not only did my stress levels decrease drastically, but I also had
a more positive outlook on life.
2. Marijuana Strains
While the
word marijuana might cause your pre-existing bias to arise, you should keep
reading. There are different strains in the market that have been medically
approved by the FDA for various stress-related illnesses. While it might be
hard to believe, depending on the strain that you choose, you can get the extra
energy you need to get through the day. You can also choose a strain that can
help you relax and go to sleep, reduce weight as well as anxiety levels. Some
of the best marijuana strains that you can try are AK-47, purple space cookies strain, blue dream and more.
3. Avoid Toxic People
Toxic people
are another major reason for stress. Social media has made it easier for people
to bully others without facing repercussions. You should try to disconnect from
people that induce stressful emotions. Sometimes people might not be toxic to
you, but their stress might rub off on you, and you might face undue and
unnecessary stress throughout the day.
While it is
a humane and empathetic thing to be there for people under duress, you
shouldn’t guilt-trip yourself if you think you need to cut back. If you’re not
in optimum mental condition, you won’t be of any use to any of your friends
either. Remember that you need to be at peace to help other people.
4. Keep a Journal
Writing down
what you feel can be an effective way of catharsis, and it can help you out a
great deal. Most of the times, we feel stressed out because we can’t express
our emotions, for example, anger, love, hate, and irritation. If you keep a
journal with you at all times, you can vent whenever you need.
I used to
feel stressed when something went wrong at work, and I couldn’t stand up for
myself, and I had to stay quiet because I knew that I needed the job. It was then
that I started this practice and it helped. Even more stressful than being
wronged is when you don’t have any good comebacks at the moment, and when
you’re about to relax, your mind suddenly goes in an overpower mode. Writing
down about what happened and comebacks that came to my mind helped with the
clarity of my thought process and contributed to my outspoken personality.
5. Don’t Strive for the Impossible
Always
remember that you’re human and not superman. Unlike him, you can manage a
full-time career and save the world from its ultimate doom. Set realistic and
achievable goals for yourself and strive to attain them. Most people end up
being their own worst bully when they can’t manage to get the work done.
Remember there are a limited amount of hours in a day and there is only so much
that you can do in 24 hours. If you have realistic goals, you’ll be at peace
and be more productive at work rather than just dreading the day and letting it
pass by.
6. Intimacy
With the
increase in social media connectivity, people are now more alone than ever.
Loneliness is a leading cause of stress and can contribute to unhealthy mental
conditions. While people have hundreds of friends and followers online, they
are disconnected from the people around them. With apps dictating every part of
our lives and telling us who to date, when to have sex, who to hang out with,
it won’t be much longer before we end up losing control over our lives and
becoming the robots we all fear will one day take over
Remember to
take time out for friends, family, and loved ones, spending time with them can
be an effective stress buster. Spend the weekend at your parent’s house or have
a surprise date night with your partner. Try to share the feelings that you
have for one another in order to be at peace.
The
above-mentioned steps have helped me a lot, and I hope they help you too.
Sometimes in order to get back into life, you need to disconnect from the
people around you. Remember that it isn’t selfish to want something for
yourself. You should make decisions based on what is good for your mental and
physical health. While people may take it the wrong way, your loyalty first
lies to you, and then to the people around you. If you aren’t in good health,
people around you will also get annoyed and irritated, so you should try to
manage your stress before you start socializing.
About the Author:
Jack is a psychotherapist and neurodegenerative disorders’
expert. He has been practicing in New York for 25 years now, and since then he
has been fighting to make marijuana legal in the United States for it comes with numerous health benefits.
You can read his blogs at
https://thegreenace.ca/category/the-green-ace-blog/.
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