How to define stress ?
« Stress has been described as you body's normal adaptive response to the stresses and strains you experience every day in your daily life. »
Negative stress is often the cause of unhapiness, generates great fatigue and sometimes even becomes the cause of serious health problems.
Life is more and more anxiety-provoking, it is a real issue for society.
France is one of the most stressed countries in Europe.
Social pressure, demanding employers, financial management, reconciliation of work and family life... many factors are vectors of daily stress.
Stress has a bad reputation, yet it is essential to our survival. It is important to note that there is "positive stress" which becomes a source of motivation and self-improvement.
How to manage negative stress? Quartier Libre gives you some tips...
- Identify the source of stress to be able to observe and apprehend it more easily.
- Communicate, don't hesitate to express your stress to those around you.
- Play sports, which considerably reduces anxiety.
- If your stress becomes too disabling, it is advisable to contact a professional in order to benefit from his or her expertise on the subject.
- Practice meditation.
- Take time for yourself (see friends, get a massage, go to the movies...)
- Organize yourself as much as possible to avoid stressful situations such as forgetting something, being late, having a never-ending to-do list...
- Take advantage of a nature bath, don't hesitate to consult our article on the subject " The sylvotherapy, or the forest bath ".
Now, it's up to you!