How to manage stress in our every day lives

Date published: 28 Apr 2023

As the April #StressAwarenessMonth slowly comes to an end, we are sharing some tips from our Mental Health First Aider Rachael Walsh on how to manage stress in our every day lives.

Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions.

The symptoms maybe physical or emotional. Common reactions to a stressful event can be:

• Disbelief
• Feelings of fear, shock, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
• Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares, concentrating or making decisions
• Physical reactions such as headaches, body aches, digestive problems, and skin irritations
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Worsening of Mental ill health problems
• Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances

Here are some healthy ways to cope with stress:

• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media
• Consider disconnecting from your phone, TV, Computer, or any technology for a while
• Take care of yourself - eat healthily, exercise, get plenty of rest and give yourself a break if you feel stressed
• Make time to unwind. Try to do activities you enjoy
• Talk to others. Talking to someone you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling can significantly reduce your stress
• Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue seek advice from your GP, or other professional services. Links to these can be found on the Mental Health page of our website at www.kentgolf.org/mental-health-first-aider

Below are tips on the recommended ways to take care of your body:

• Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate
• Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals
• Exercise regularly
• Get plenty of sleep
• Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco or other substances

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