Are You Aware of The Stress that Surrounds You?

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You may not always be aware of the stress that surrounds you. Instead you just carry on in your usual way. Slowly you start to feel tired, you lose your ability to focus and you just don't enjoy life the way you used to!

All of the above are effects of stress. Stress is known as the silent killer and it definitely creeps up on you without warning. So how do you know if you have too much stress in your life?
Some of the first signs of stress in your life are health related. Stress can affect your body, your muscles start to ache for no reason and you suffer from headaches. Your mental focus is altered as well. Your concentration levels drop, your interest in certain things disappear. Plus your overall enjoyment of life decreases.

It is important to be aware of these symptoms and to take action. Stress is just the first step on a road that could potentially lead to things like suffering from a heart attack, or having to deal with anxiety or depression.

The problem is that stress is everywhere. You have to deal with the day to day stress in your life. This includes the normal running around of preparing for work each day, getting your kids off to school and taking care of your home. This is all before you have even had a chance to do something nice for yourself!

At work you are pressured to get your job done on time, you may be asked to work extra hours, or take on additional tasks when someone is sick or on vacation. You oblige, as you don't want to be a whiner, but all this does is increase your stress levels.

It is vital that you learn how to say no. You want to make an effort to get some 'me time', that 30 minutes a day where you do nothing but focus on yourself! Without that you could be on the road to health issues, both mental and physical.

On top of this stress jumps out at you from the television, on the internet and even in newspapers. You read about tragic events that can be upsetting. You may feel pressured into needing to buy a better car or to get the newest Smartphone that was just released.

When you think about all of these things, no wonder you feel as though you are living in a whirlwind. Start today and make a point of finding some small way of spending just a few minutes on you!  Unplug, unwind and relax.

Best Wishes
Susan Harrison

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