Stress is as individual as we are, what makes one person stressed may be no problem to another person.  Some people strive on stress and excel when the levels are high, for others stress can be crippling and disabling.  We must learn what our own threshold is, and take steps to maintain it at a healthy level in order to safeguard our well-being.

No one else can tell you how much stress is right for you, your body and your mind will tell you when enough is enough.  Receptors in the brain will be triggered when things are out of balance, there will also be a physiological or physical response from your body.  Becoming aware of how your body feels when things are calm and normal is a good start, it will give you a marker for how you feel when thinks are in balance

When stress levels reach a point where you are unable to function normally, you may experience all or some of the following physical symptoms.  Tension, Anxiety, a Headache, a Negative attitude or Irresponsible Behaviour.  Sometimes when the symptoms are present it is too late and the stress level may have reached a dangerous level.  This is why knowing your body and how it feels at a normal healthy stress level is important, this way you can take precautions in order to self monitor stress levels and take appropriate action if the levels are rising.

The first task in tackling stress is to find your optimum stress level.  To do this try to become aware of your mind and body, how it feels, how you function and whether your frame of mind is healthy.  When things begin to change you will be aware and be able to respond by using stress Beating techniques.

For more information on how to reduce stress and live a healthier, Longer Life, talk to a Life Coach or Therapist and discuss strategies for redressing the balance in your Life.

Paul Parkin - Online Counsellor, Therapist & Life Coach.
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