Know Your Stress Signs

Published: May 11, 2004

Application

Knowing the early signs of stress is similar to knowing the early signs of a cold infection. Early treatment is best.

Symptoms of distress vary for different individuals.

Thoughts may become negative or unfocused or there's an unusual feeling of sadness.
Skin itchiness or eruptions or skin tone are easily observed in a mirror.
Muscle tension as manifested by excessive sighing or cramps.
Body movements such as dry-washing of the face or stroking of hair or scratching at the elbow.
Attacks to the usual weak points such as sinusitis, allergy symptoms, conjunctivitis (pink eye), indigestion, etc.

Simple solutions, also, vary for individuals.

Taking a break or a nap or an earlier start to a good night's sleep – if a viable option.
Identifying the source and solving the problem.
Confronting the source of the distress.
Deep breathing or some esoteric relaxation method you picked up in Tibet.
Having a good laugh about something.

Avoid alcohol or food consumption for relieving stress. Drugs will only exacerbate or disguise the real problem. Treat the distress early and get back to making progress with your business.

If you are the kind of person who avoids colds by reacting quickly to a dry throat, adopting this regime will be easy.

Stories

It was all my mother's fault

There was a time when I blamed my mother for passing on her sensitive skin. Then, I recognized the compliments she received about her beautiful smooth skin were the result of the meticulous care she applied to it. Eventually, I found myself being grateful for the acne, eczema, psoriasis and other eruptions I inherited from her. I could look in the mirror and get a complete diagnosis on how well I was handling stress. Preventative care and immediate treatment has proven a great way to control the stressors of living.

Submitted by: NephewGerry

Outcomes

Being the coolest cat in the business community.
Good nights' sleep.
Clearer mind for solving problems.
More winnings at poker.

Know Your Stress Signs

Application

Stories

It was all my mother's fault

Outcomes

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