Stop the "Killer Stress" Before It Stops You!

"Happiness is not being pained in body or troubled in mind." - Jefferson

We all know that one of the causes of heart attack is the clogging up of blood

vessels and arteries by a substance in the blood called cholesterol. As science

matures, medical discoveries confirmed that there's also "good cholesterol"

which actually helps the body fight the effects of the bad one. Another study

similarly declares that it takes a lifetime for a blood vessel to become

completely clogged, and tends to challenge the above statements.

These contradictory pronouncements are quite confusing, and sometimes

amusing. However, there's one finding scientists and scholars agree as one:

Stress Kills! Conclusions weigh heavily on work-related stress as the biggest

contributor to heart attacks, oftentimes resulting to death. Job stress has an

obvious harmful implication on health, particularly the cardiovascular system,

as validated by studies that job strain increases the chance of a first coronary

heart disease.

Job strain, as specifically defined by researchers, involves high psychological

demands with low decision control. It manifests as a feeling of heaviness and

pressure on one's physical and mental capacities, being overwhelmed and

filled with anxiety. Stress, as it is commonly known, puts undue pressure on the

individual and greatly hampers good performance.

By nature, different individuals react differently to stress. Some people are like

horses and seem to cope with stress more readily, while others are like

butterflies and easily break down even with the slightest pressure. They also

have different ways of dealing with stressful situations, using methods that fit

their respective personalities.

In managing stress, there are various techniques available for different types of

people to utilize and practice. The most effective manner, however, is to stay

relaxed and centered. Relaxation is a crucial component in any stress

management program. It induces peace and tranquility, replacing fear and

anxiety. It is just like lighting a candle to drive away darkness.

There are several stress management techniques that can be applied by

people who have high-pressure lives. Unlike adrenalin, however, they are not

expected to provide sudden bursts of energy. Instead, they intend to enhance a

person's performance at work and other daily routine in a constant manner.

Knowing the harmful effect of stress on health and personal life, it is advised to

"nip it in the bud" and not allow it to go unattended. Physical activities such as

sports, dancing, running and swimming are good ways of releasing stress from

the body. Others prefer doing meditation, yoga, massage therapy and listening

to nature sounds to help in relieving stress.

Very recently, there's a highly effective way of managing stress which can be

done with the least amount of time and effort, known as subliminal messaging.

As a busy person, I would prefer this method because it can be done while

doing routine activities, during break periods, and even while resting.

This technique has been the subject of many debates and disputed by

proponents of other methods. While we don't intend to argue, having

experienced the beneficial effects of subliminal messaging is sufficient proof of

its effectiveness. As the saying goes; "You cannot argue success." But then

again, nobody can decide what you want but yourself. It is important that you

choose a particular stress relief program depending on your lifestyle, and with

diligent application, you can definitely beat the stress out of your life.