STRESS

Stress is a pattern of ‘stone age’ reactions that occur in response to stressor exposure.It prepares the human organism for fight or flight – i.e. for physical activity.It is a kind of ‘revving up’ or ‘stepping on the gas’
So feelings of stress can sometimes be a good thing, because it generally improves performance.The stress response is normally self regulating once the danger is gone.
But, physical threats are not the only things to trigger this response.

Psychological ‘threats’ associated with work, home life, interpersonal relationships major life changes, illness etc can set off the same alarm system.These ‘threats’ tend to be prolonged, consequently you may be running on the flight or fight reaction longer than it is intended to operate.

There are some simple,things you can do to help relieve chronic stress.
1. GET ENOUGH SLEEP
2. CONNECT WITH OTHERS
3. EXERCISE REGULARLY
4. EAT A BALANCED NUTRITIOUS DIET
5. REDUCE CAFFEINE AND SUGAR
6. MANAGE TIME