Stress is a very real issue that many Americans deal with on a daily basis, but is there a way to reduce stress during National Stress Awareness Month?
Everyone feels stress from time to time–some, unfortunately, feel it more often than others. If left uncheck, it can lead to real physical issues that are a threat to your health. These issues can range from minor anxiety to severe depression and life-threatening heart attacks. April is National Stress Awareness Month; do you know how to healthily deal with your stress through this month and beyond?
Live in the Present
Many people spend their entire lives dwelling on the past and worrying about the future, rarely giving any attention to the now, the present. If you focus on the present, it provides an almost magical escape from the regret and disappointment that once were and the fear and uncertainty about what might be. Leave your stress in a time vortex and meet serenity that presently lives, as it happens, in the present.
Talk to Yourself
We all do it and there’s nothing weird about it. Sometimes you just have to give yourself a nice pep talk to keep stress at bay. Instead of focusing on what is wrong, you can affirm what is right in your life and take solace in the positive.
Be an Optimist (Even for a Little Bit)
Whatever challenge you face, it helps to think about it in a positive light. Pessimism and cynicism, while powerful tools in literature and film, don’t really help in the real world and can be a constant source of stress in your life.
Anxiety and depression can sometimes overshadow all our efforts, and seeking professional help may be your best course of action. The right health insurance can help financially protect you while you increase your health–both physical and mental. To learn more about your insurance options, contact Donald Weiss Insurance Services today!
