STRESS LEVEL – What causes stress

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Listing the causes of stress is tricky to say the least. A stress condition can be real or perceived, and it is solely dependant on the individual. Some of the basic common reasons are: 

Life’s Situations

Attitude

Could by your genes

Smoking

WorkCommuting

Finances

Low self esteem 

Regardless of the cause, stress starts certain changes in the body that are designed to give it a quick burst of energy, the body goes through the following changes when faced with a stressful situation:   

ŸThe adrenal glands release adrenaline and stress hormones that trigger certain organs to go into action.

ŸYour breathing becomes faster and more shallow which creates the body to take in more oxygen.

ŸThe liver releases more blood sugar to provide more energy.

ŸThe heart beats faster and blood pressure rises to increase the oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

ŸBlood flow to the brain and muscles is increased and reduced to the digestive organs. 

So each time there is a stress situation this is what our bodies go thru, then if there is chronic stress the body stays in high alert and that is when we get high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, damaged blood vessels, decreased mental skills, weakened immune system, heart disease, inflammation in the body, drinking, over eating, depression and headaches. 

What we need to do is identify our individual cause of stress, and be specific, make a list; don’t just say it is my job or it is my relationship or it is my kids. Get really specific because the next step is to list ways of reducing that stress, so the more specific you can be on your identifying list the easier it will be to list ways of reducing it.   

The list for reduction of stress could go a little like this:

Meditate daily

Take a walk on lunch hour

Take a walk in the evenings

Do deep breathing exercises during the day

Go to bed earlier and make it your sanctuary

Take at least 30 minutes a day just for you

Listen to motivation tapes or music on your commute

Eat healthy organic foods

Go on an anti-inflammatory diet (UltraMetabolismDiet)

Yoga

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Guided imagery

Laughing

Making love

Long relaxing bath with candles and music 

I am sure you can make your own list, it is fun to think of the ways you can make your self happy and joyful and lead you into a less stressful life…go play and find your own ways…. 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone.”  -Lin Yutang-