{"id":1144,"date":"2021-04-08T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1144"},"modified":"2021-05-26T12:39:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T12:39:59","slug":"how-to-manage-stress-true-stress-buster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/how-to-manage-stress-true-stress-buster\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Awareness Month: A True Stress Buster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever been in an overwhelming situation, with deadlines approaching and a neverending to-do list, and you\u2019re just in way over your head? Do you feel like you don’t know how to manage stress?\u00a0 You\u2019re not alone\u2026 Everyone experiences some type of stress, whether it\u2019s everyday stresses of jobs and family (which is the most common) or of sudden changes in routine, such as job change, illness or divorce. However, the most concerning is traumatic stress, such as major illness, an accident, or the tragic death of a loved one.<\/p>\n

Since 1992, April is Stress Awareness Month to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. A little bit of stress is not necessarily bad, but too much can be detrimental to our emotional and physical health. It\u2019s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognise when stress rears its ugly head \u2013 it\u2019s a normal part of human existence, but nobody is immune to it.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, stress is one of our time\u2019s significant health challenges, but it still isn\u2019t being taken seriously as physical health concerns.\u00a0 Many people have no idea how to manage stress in their daily lives and individuals handle stress in many different ways Some symptoms may still surface, such as headaches, insomnia, digestive issues and anger. Prolonged stress could result in heart disease, immune system problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, but could also lead to anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n

This month, recognise the difference between good and bad stress and try to find your happiness within the madness.<\/p>\n

The 30 Day Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2021\u2019s theme is \u2018Regaining Connectivity, Certainty and Control\u2019. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in March 2020, people have been more stressed, and the three causes for concern are feelings of disconnection, uncertainty, and a worrying loss of control. Therefore, the theme to carry out one act of physical, mental or emotional wellbeing each day. These 30-day actions<\/a> will then turn into habits and maximise your chances of turning practical knowledge and techniques into positive behavioural change.<\/p>\n

What Else Can You Do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n