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Switzerland is under stress. Nearly 40 percent of working people feel extremely stressed and exhausted. A survey commissioned by the Bern University of Applied Sciences last year by Travail Suisse, the umbrella organization of employees, shows this. The reasons for this situation include, among other things, the ever-increasing work tempo and increasingly longer working days. Working from home blurs the boundaries between work and private life, which also contributes to this.
What remains of your private life is not just relief. What should I buy when the neighbors come to visit on the weekend? Who will bring the kids to the kids’ birthday party? When should I start training? You must also clean, resolve relationship issues, be there for elderly parents, and attend the club’s anniversary celebrations.
Constant stress problem
It is quite difficult to gather everything under one roof. And if stress continues for a long time, it can lead to permanent stress. This means that the body secretes stress hormones constantly, not just in emergencies as nature intended. For example, when we are attacked and have to defend ourselves or escape.
This constant stress, also known as boredom, also has consequences: Blood pressure and blood sugar levels rise and the immune system weakens. Restlessness and irritability increase, as do sleep disorders. As a result, we feel chronically overtired and find it increasingly difficult to concentrate. The reason for this is that we consume excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals when we are under constant stress. But this is exactly what our brain needs to function well.
But there are ways and means by which we can support ourselves and reduce our stress in such situations.
1. Take a deep breath
Stress affects breathing. This means that instead of breathing deeply into the stomach, we only breathe shallowly in the upper chest area and continue to hold our breath without realizing it. Therefore, taking a few deep breaths into your stomach is the quickest and easiest cure for stress and also calms the mind. It can be used anywhere and anytime, whether in the middle of a crisis discussion, at work, or on the train. When we breathe deeply, our whole system relaxes and our body gets enough oxygen again. This makes him stronger. And we can think and act better again.
2. Move your body
It is seen many times in nature documentaries: If a lion hunts an antelope and escapes alive, a tremor occurs in its body. Thanks to this mechanism, he gets rid of the stress after the race with death. Running also helps us cope with stress. Moderate running has been proven to reduce stress hormones. But a brisk walk around the block, dancing to your favorite song, team sports, and other types of exercise we enjoy also reduce stress.
3. Take breaks from time to time
Even if it’s just five minutes, a break is a break and gives us time to relax a bit. During this time, do not look at your mobile phone, do nothing and enjoy the peace and quiet. Maybe you can even close your eyes for a moment. This allows your brain to briefly recover from the constant overstimulation it is exposed to. If you’re finding this difficult, ask your favorite dog if he’ll take a break with you. A good conversation with a loved one also reduces stress.
4. Be a nerd
If you don’t have a hobby, you need one. Because hobbies strengthen us and provide a balance against stressful daily life. It doesn’t really matter what passion we devote ourselves to. The important thing is that it makes us happy and that we can immerse ourselves in it. And it’s stress-free, so we don’t feel any pressure to perform. At most, positive excitement called eustress is allowed. Playing the guitar, watching animals, singing, gardening, reading a good book, repairing a car, collecting stamps – anything is possible. Maybe this is something that excited you as a child.
5. Use tools
Support yourself in stressful situations instead of pushing yourself. Breath therapy, foot reflexology, Tai Chi, yoga, mindfulness training, meditation – the range is huge. Relaxation and hypnosis practices can also help you relax. It’s best to try it somewhere where you can try it for free. It may also be recommended to take vitamins because, as we mentioned before, stress is a vitamin killer. A plant has also been bred to combat concentration disorders. Get advice from the pharmacy.
Source : Blick
I am Dawid Malan, a news reporter for 24 Instant News. I specialize in celebrity and entertainment news, writing stories that capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. My work has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and I am passionate about delivering quality content to my readers.
