Can Stress Really Be Good For You?

Online, March 22, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Vancouver Sun recently published an article that says Job Stress Makes You Sick.

But maybe a little stress is good for you?

How can stress be good for you? Automatically most people would answer with a resounding NO!

Surprisingly the answer is YES!

Certain kinds of stress can be a motivator. The trick is how you choose to deal with stresses that effect you negatively. Stress is nothing new to most people and depending on the level you are currently experiencing, you can be faced with negative results both mentally as well as physically.

A self administered stress test is a concrete way for you to see how stress is affecting your health and will guide you to make positive changes to your life. Changes may be needed at work, home, or possibly both places. It will also show you which types of stress you respond to positively. As I said before, not all stress is bad. If there are never any expectations or goals set in your life, things will quickly become stayed and boring. You may begin to contemplate your purpose and at that point there is a great chance that depression can set in.

When taking a stress test, be prepared to answer pointed questions about work, home life, as well as your physical and mental health. To gain the maximum benefit from the test, you must answer honestly. Sometimes people tent to answer the questions with how they wish they felt, or how they wish things were, rather than admit to the reality of their situation. It's as if they feel that if they don't admit to it, it doesn't really exist or their situation is not as bad as it sounds.

After reviewing the results of your stress test, be prepared to uncover some truths about yourself and your situation you may not have been aware of. At this stage you need to take the information you have learned about yourself and choose some positive tools to deal with the revealed stresses. You may need to seek professional advise from your physician, but something you can do immediately to relieve stress mentally as well as physically, is to implement some physical activity into your daily routine.

Time management is an important key to stress relief.

Yoga meets the needs both physically, emotionally and mentally by channeling positive energy through your body while calming the thoughts in your mind. By learning how to control your breathing at the same time as relaxing and stretching and your muscles you are encompassing your total being in one contained activity. Try practicing yoga first thing in the morning. It is a very peaceful way to clear your mind and body of stress, while leaving you recharged to face your daily life.

Taking a stress test is an excellent first step towards finding out what outside factors are creating stress to your life and will guide you to the best possible solutions for a better less stressed life.

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