Stress: Symptoms and Management
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
* Tension
*Inability to concentrate
*Feeling excessively tired
*A pounding heart
*Sweating palms
*Tight Muscles
*Sleep disturbances
*Depression
*Irritability
*Overreactions
*Memory problems
SMART STRESS MANAGEMENT
1. Be aware of your stressors and your emotional and physical reactions
2. Learn to play
3. Do regular physical exercises
4. Maintain your emotional reserves. Develop mutually supportive relationships.
Pursuerealistic meaningful goals
5. Talk out your troubles
6. Be a friend to yourself
7. Learn to plan
8. Avoid unnecessary competition
9. Build your physical reserves: be active, eat well-balanced, nutritious meals,
avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine
10. Get enough sleep.