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The ultimate goal is to strike a balance between home, personal life, work, relationships, relaxation and fun.
              Always follow the ABC of stress management:
                Adversity: Be aware of the adversities or stressful events, so that you know what is causing stress.

              Beliefs: Trust the way you handle and deal a situation.

                Consequences: Know the outcomes of the events and use stress management tools to overcome or minimise
              them.
              Three Steps to Manage Stress

              Three steps to manage stress are as follows:
              Step 1:  Be aware that you are stressed.

                         Recognise physical and emotional signs like tension, irritability, or difficulty in concentrating.
                         Acknowledge when stress is affecting your well-being and daily activities.

                         This awareness is the first step in taking action to manage stress effectively.

              Step 2:  Identify what is causing you stress.
                         Pinpoint specific situations, people, or responsibilities that trigger stress reactions.
                         Understand the underlying reasons behind your stress to address them more effectively.

                         Identifying stressors helps in developing targeted strategies for managing and reducing stress.

              Step 3:   Apply stress management methods.
                         Use relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or progressive muscle relaxation.

                         Engage in physical activity, hobbies, or activities that help you unwind and alleviate stress.
                          Implement time management strategies, prioritise tasks, and set realistic goals to reduce stress
                          and enhance productivity.

              How to Manage Stress?
              Stressful situations arise when we are not good at self-management. Avoiding the issues or procrastination is
              not the solution. To be successful in one way or the other, we must know how to handle stressful situations.
              One can take the following measures to improve stress management skills:

              Physical Exercise

              Doing exercise is the first step towards wellness. Exercise strengthens
              overall body and our sense of well-being. It accelerates the production
              of our brain’s ‘feel good’ factor and makes us feel mentally strong.
              Outdoor games like, running, hiking, etc., contribute to happiness
              and  confidence.  Regular  exercise  increases  self-confidence  and
              lowers the risks of depression and anxiety. It also improves our sleep,
              which is often disrupted by stress.
              Yoga

              Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines originating in ancient India that helps in reducing
              stress. Yoga emphasises proper breathing, and mind, body and spirit connections. Yoga poses like sukhasana,
              uttanasana, savasana, etc., help to calm the mind and body. It focuses on the importance of being present in
              the moment and finding sense of peace.



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