Top 7 Causes of Stress and How to Beat It

by Meds From Nature

Stress is something that cannot be avoided but it is something that you can manage. Most methods of dealing with stress do not require medicine and are free. Let's look at the top causes of stress according to the American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, NY . Then we will look at some easy ways to fight stress. 

TOP CAUSES OF STRESS IN THE US

1)      Job Pressure:  Co-Worker Tension, Bosses, Work Overload

2)      Money:  Loss of Job, Reduced Retirement, Medical Expenses

3)      Health:  Health Crisis, Terminal or Chronic Illness

4)      Relationships:  Divorce, Death of Spouse, Arguments with Friends, Loneliness

5)      Poor Nutrition:  Inadequate Nutrition, Caffeine, Processed Foods, Refined Sugars

6)      Media Overload:  Television, Radio, Internet, E-Mail, Social Networking

7)      Sleep Deprivation:  Inability to release adrenaline and other stress hormones

FIGHT BACK AGAINST STRESS

Now that we've seen the top causes of stress now let's look at some ways to deal with stress

·         Rest and get plenty of sleep

·         Exercise Daily

·         Have a realistic To-Do-List

·         Delegate more tasks

·         Eat properly

·         Take A Vacation (my favorite stress reducer)

·         Stay positive and keep on pushing through adversity

·         Proactively address problems

Sources: Meds From Nature, American Psychological Association, American Institute of Stress, NY and Brain Statistics.com, Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

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