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Six Ways to Cope with Stress

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Everyone experiences stress at various times in their lives. It's a normal reaction to changes or challenges (stressors). The ability to cope with stress is an essential skill in how well we manage a variety of life scenarios. Fortunately, this trait can be acquired and sharpened over time.


The body reacts physically and mentally to stress, which can have a serious impact on your health. Managing stress can prevent or ease symptoms and reduce the risk of long-term health problems. Here are six ways to cope with stress:


Mind/Body Scan

This is an easy, yet effective meditation that can be done anytime and anywhere for only five minutes. Conducting a simple mind/body scan can be an effective way to de-stress and increase your distress tolerance. Focus on taking deep breaths, paying attention to any emotional, physical and thought sensations that arise for you as they come up.


Actively De-Stress

Engaging in eating healthy, exercise, enjoyable activities or making sure to get enough sleep can help reduce your stress levels and keep them stable. Furthermore, avoid using alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism when feeling overwhelmed with stress.

Meditation is an effective tool for developing distress tolerance skills. Through regular practice, you can better comprehend and identify your inner thoughts and beliefs, as well as learn to let go of negative emotions.


Imagery

Visualizing a safe place or feeling that is distant from the stressful situation can be an effective distraction. This technique can be done while sitting or lying down and combined with body scan practice for increased present feeling in the moment.


Distraction

Utilizing distraction techniques to take your mind off a problem is an effective distress tolerance strategy. These may include counting, thinking about favorite song lyrics or even imagining something entirely different from the situation you're facing.


Cultivate Social Support

Build strong relationships with friends and family. Some people are better at listening than others, but all of us can benefit from reaching out strategically to provide support when needed. Sharing how you feel with a trusted friend or relative can relieve tension and help you feel less alone.


Resiliency

People who possess resilience are able to recover positivity toward themselves and others when faced with difficulties or challenges. They tend not to lose hope or panic when things get tough and can more easily adapt to sudden changes in the environment (e.g., a new deadline).

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