Struggling with stress? Try these simple habits to regain control
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Sometimes it feels like stress is an unavoidable part of modern life that you can’t control. However, experts emphasize that people have much more control over their stress levels than they might think.
RBC-Ukraine explains how to cope with stress, referencing a Facebook post by Ukrainian professor and dietitian Oleg Shvets.
Why it’s important to learn to manage stress
Chronic stress negatively affects physical, mental, and emotional health. It reduces the ability to concentrate, make decisions, and enjoy life. In the long term, it can lead to burnout and health problems.
Identify your sources of stress
Obvious causes include danger, power outages, moving, or loss. But chronic stress related to thinking patterns and behavior can be just as harmful. Recognizing your own role in creating tension is the first step toward change.
Keep a stress journal
Write down situations that cause tension, your emotions, and your reactions. This helps you identify recurring triggers and understand what increases stress and what helps you cope.
Replace harmful habits with healthy ones
Alcohol, overeating, procrastination, or isolation only provide temporary relief. Healthy strategies – such as exercise, socializing, rest, and clear planning – reduce stress in the long term.
Four principles of stress management
Psychologists recommend: avoid unnecessary stress when possible, change situations you can influence, adjust your attitude toward unavoidable factors, and accept what cannot be changed.
Techniques that work every day
Regular physical activity, effective time management, support from loved ones, adequate rest, and a healthy lifestyle all increase resilience to stress. Even simple actions – a walk, deep breathing, or listening to favorite music – can quickly reduce tension.
Earlier, we shared 5 little-known stress symptoms everyone ignores.
This material is for informational purposes only and should not be used for medical diagnosis or self-treatment. Our goal is to provide readers with accurate information about symptoms, causes, and methods of detecting diseases. RBС-Ukraine is not responsible for any diagnoses that readers may make based on materials from the resource. We do not recommend self-treatment and advise consulting a doctor in case of any health concerns.
