Stress and Anxiety Management
 Although
you may not realize it, we all manage stress in the course of our
day-to-day lives. For example, if after having an argument with
someone you then watch TV or go for a walk to put it out of your
mind, you are actually practicing a form of stress management. These
kinds of activities are also known as coping strategies. We are
basically dealing with the external pressure before it ever becomes
actual stress.
Important Health Warning
Stress is a medical condition. Many of us function under some
amount of pressure most or all of the time, but if you find that you
are suffering from regular or chronic stress, then you must see a
doctor. He or she will be able to advise you on appropriate and
effective techniques and treatments for alleviating your stress.
Anxiety is also a medical condition, and again, if you are feeling
anxious every day then we strongly recommend that you speak to a
medical professional for advice. The ideas discussed on this website
in relation to stress, are aimed at helping you with the type of
day-to-day pressures that everybody recognizes.
Relaxation techniques for stress management
Anyone can learn stress management techniques, which include
yoga, self-hypnosis and meditation. You can attend classes, or buy
books, CDs and DVDs to learn and develop these kinds of stress
management techniques, but there are also some very simple
relaxation techniques that you can find out about here, and which
can be practiced in your own home.
For example, how about when you come home from a hard and
stressful day at work, rather than immediately going into your usual
evening routine such as preparing dinner, have a long relaxing bath,
or do some exercise. Alternatively, you could find a nice quiet,
comfortable place where you can lie down and relax, and take some
time to do some relaxing breathing. In your mind, take yourself on a
journey to a relaxing place - this could be anywhere you can
imagine, such as a peaceful forest, or tranquil mountain stream.
Absolutely anyone can learn these relaxation and visualization
skills. To make them work effectively for you, the important thing
is to visualize things that you like and which create a warm and
relaxed feeling.
What is a stress management program?
A stress management program is either an individual or group
training course or session which:
- Defines what stress is
- Helps you to understand what causes stress and how it affects
you personally
- Informs you about the strategies and techniques to combat
stress when it occurs, and also how to spot the triggers and
prevent it in the first place. As with many physical and
emotional problems, prevention is better than cure.
A typical stress management program will include training in the
areas of: relaxation technique, assertiveness, healthy lifestyle,
time management and problem solving.
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