2. Stress is a fact of
life, but being
stressed out is not.
3. What is Stress?
Stress is your body's way
of responding to any kind
of demand.
Our bodies react by
releasing chemicals into
the blood.
4. Psychological
Symptoms of Stress
Mood swings
Inability to relax properly at
any time
Depression
Outbursts of anger
Intolerance
Irritability
Uncontrolled crying spells
Lack of concentration
Lack of confidence
5. Persistently high levels of
stress can have long term
effects like
Chest pains
Hyperacidity
Weight loss
Headaches
Indigestion
Sleeplessness
Allergic disorders like
Asthma and eczema
Palpitation
Tiredness
6. Ways to handle
stress?
Breathe Easily
Breathing from your diaphragm oxygenates your
blood, which helps you relax almost instantly
Visualize Calm
It’s highly effective in reducing stress. Imagining
you’re in a hot shower and a wave of relaxation is
washing your stress down the drain.
7. Ways to handle
stress?
Say Cheese
Smiling is a two-way mechanism.
Compose a Mantra
Devise an affirmation — a short, clear,
positive statement that focuses on your
coping abilities.
8. Ways to handle
stress?
Be a Fighter !!
Feeling like a victim only increases feelings
of stress and helplessness. Focus on being
proactive.
Learn to Say No!
Trying to do everything is a one-way ticket
to serious stress.
9. Ways to handle
stress?
Start a Stress Journal
A stress journal can help you identify the
regular stressors in your life and the way
you deal with them.
Munch Some Snacks
Foods that are high in carbohydrates
stimulate the release of serotonin, brain
chemicals that help induce calm.
10. Ways to handle
stress?
Share Problems
Straighten Up
Effects of slumping and straightening the
spine
Offering Namaz and saying a prayer:
Pray. Meditate.
11. Live a Healthy Life
Examine your diet Add to your diet
Lower your salt Vegetables
Fruits
intake Carbohydrates
Lower your intake Vitamins
of refined sugars Water
and carbohydrates
Lower your caffeine
intake
12. Live a Healthy Life
Rest:
Get a minimum of
six hours of
continuous Sleep.
13. Live a Healthy Life
Exercise:
At least ten
minutes, five times
a week.
Break a sweat, to
release endorphins
14. Live a Healthy Life
Make an increased
effort to organize
your life
Delegate things
when you need to
15. Live a Healthy Life
Anger causes us to
over react in many
situations and leads
to stress.
Rethink the
situation and learn
to be more flexible
16. Live a Healthy Life
Fill your life with fun
things to do!!!!
Keep your sense of
humor!!!!
17. Live a Healthy Life
Role of Yoga :
Yoga's emphasis
on breathing and
the mind/body/soul
connection also
yields strong
emotional benefits
