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23 Mar A Bit About Stress

Hippocampus is the part of the brain that regulates memory and emotions. Under acute stress, it has been known to shrink resulting in a decreased ability in that part of the brain to manage memory and emotions. It also results in a ‘tremendous assault on learning’, as neurons get subtracted. It seems that most people I’ve met try to gain or maintain a healthier aspect in life as they get older – to live the best and longest life they can for themselves, the people closest to them and sometimes complete strangers. Being open minded to other cultures’ ideas for dealing with stress, wellness and nutrition could be very helpful to your individual self and your personal progression. But not only to yourself, as the people in your community’s health is directly related to the aspects and benefits learned and discussed amongst others. From simple on-the-spot breathing techniques to other stress techniques just as simple. Whether you do them at home or in nature, managing stress is a definite part life and growth. Duration of stress is almost as destructive to a person as extreme stress. Everyone handles stress differently, emotionally and physically. It’s up to us as individuals to help others to encourage the wellness of humanity, the animals that still exist and our natural resources – not only for ourselves, but for our children’s children. The bottom line is that stress, wellness and nutrition affect us much more than the average person knows. A lot of times it’s just better to breathe, don’t rush and eat healthy. People feel much better when they do. Evoking the four A’s can help you to manage stress in your daily life:

 

AVOID

Know your limits. Don’t put yourself into a situation that is going to push you past them and put you into a stressful situation. Learn the difference between the ‘shoulds’ and the ‘musts’ so that you don’t take on more than you can handle. Cut out negative people who constantly cause you stress and remove yourself from stressful environments.

 

ALTER

If you can’t avoid the situation, take control of it with a new approach to communication and daily operation. Express your feelings respectfully and be willing to compromise. Create a balanced schedule that allows for responsibilities as well as down time.

 

ADAPT

If you can’t change the stressor, change yourself. Try a more positive perspective, or look at the big picture. How important will the problem be in a month? Stop setting yourself up for failure by demanding perfection and be proud of yourself for doing the best and most you can.

 

ACCEPT

Some sources of stress are unavoidable. You can’t control everything, but you can look at challenges as opportunities and learn to free yourself from negative energy by moving forward.