STAYING MOTIVATED WHEN YOU ARE STRESSED

By Matata Mercy

Have you ever been stressed? I know you have. Stress affects everyone in the world and the way we handle it will determine whether we survive out of it or not. 

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When stress builds up in our bodies, it can become a real problem for us and ends up killing our motivation and ultimately will affect our health in the long run.

In order for you to be able to beat stress and stay motivated, you will need to put these tips into consideration.


1. Take some deep breaths

One common advice that we have heard about beating stress is for us to take deep breaths. This is an old advice that works very well.

The deep breathing exercises will help you to reduce stress and can also act as a reset button when you find yourself too worked up about something.

If you find out that your stress is getting out of control, just pause, close your eyes and then breath in and out deeply for a few minutes. You will encounter alot of calm and relaxation in the long run.

2. Write down the things that are getting you worried

 If you are getting stressed as a result of specific circumstances in your life then you will need to write down those circumstances one at a time on a piece of paper.

You can then address these issues one at a time while crossing them off as you do. You might be able to address the things that are stressing you like completing a project that has been stressing you out.

 But sometimes addressing what you are stressed about might prove to be difficult and therefore the only option is coming to grips with the situation and then accepting that there is not benefit in stressing out about it.

3. Give yourself a break

One way in which you can be able to overcome stress is for you to give yourself a break from the activities that are stressing you out.

 These days most people are busy at work and they hardly get time to relax or take a break that is one reason why many people confess being stressed simply because they over work themselves.

When you are burnt out because of being over worked it will be very hard for you to be productive.

Take some time off may be over the weekend and do things that you enjoy like listening to music, or spend time with your friends.

4. Do something that you love

One antidote to stress is seeking happiness and joy. If you can take off a few minutes to do the things that bring you joy then you will be able to relieve stress from your life.

 Things that bring joy will differ from one person to another.

But whatever those things are, you will need to take the time to pause and enjoy these things whenever you have the chance.

How are you dealing with stress? Share your thoughts and ideas with others here.

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