Stress Management Via Anger Control
Many people experience stress in their lives which can cause a number of physical and mental health problems. They may feel constantly on edge, irritable, and lose sleep. This is due to the hormone cortisol being released in large quantities when we feel stressed which increases our heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
While stress can be an unavoidable part of life for some people there are ways you can manage your stress-level to promote happiness within yourself. One such way is by learning how to control your anger through mindfulness techniques or through anger management therapy.
Mindfulness techniques can help you to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations which in turn can cause you to respond with less emotion and aggression.
Anger management therapy is a relatively new form of therapy that helps people to identify and manage their anger-triggering situations. These techniques include coping mechanisms and stress-relief methods that help people cope in an appropriate and healthy manner.
These are just two ways you can control stress in your life; by learning how to be mindful or taking part in an anger management program. These types of exercises can be beneficial for your mental and physical health as well as creating a happier environment for those around you.
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The above article was written by Brenda K. Moore, a psychologist and founder of MindfulMinds.com. Mindfulness is based on the Zen Buddhist philosophy which teaches you how to concentrate on the present moment, rather than dwell in your past or future anxieties. Practicing mindfulness techniques can cause your brain to function at peak levels once again and also aid in reducing negative feelings within oneself and in other people's behavior. Click here to read more articles by Brenda K. Moore .
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"Mindfulness". Wikipedia.org .
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What to Eat When you have Stress By: Brenda K. Moore Last Updated: 8/6/17
A stressful day at work or an exam can take its toll on your health. Many people today are constantly stressed at work, often with unrealistic deadlines, frantic office politics and low pay. When these feelings of stress take a toll on your physical health they can make you crave certain foods that help relieve stress and anxiety.
When you feel stressed you may find yourself eating more than usual or taking comfort food like ice cream or burgers to help relax your mind and body. This can be a way to calm your body down but sometimes you may find yourself feeling more stressed than before. The reason for this is that when you eat you are combining your food with the stress in your life and making it harder for your body to function properly.
Before you reach for the burgers, ice cream or fries it may be a good idea to think about what your eating and how it will affect those around you. When you eat junk food there is the possibility that the stress of work or school might be taking its toll on other aspects of your life like home life, relationships and finances.
Your stress is stressing you out and your eating unhealthy foods to make it better. So before you reach for the chips or candy bar, take a moment to think about whether you will be eating them in a consistent way over the long term. If it is not climbing too far up your daily to-do list then it may be a good idea to keep them on the down low.
Eating with less stress can certainly help improve your physical and emotional health but if you are thinking of just stopping stress eating cold turkey this may not be the right course of action. Instead pick out healthy foods that will help your body deal with pressure at work or school and enjoy it when that sudden emotional outburst comes along.
There are several things you can do to feel better and control your stress. Reducing your caffeine intake, going for a walk and taking a moment to meditate can all help you to relax. Eating healthy foods that will make you feel more emotionally stable and less irritable is also key in maintaining physical health.
For some people carbohydrates are the enemy when they are stressed because they act as a stress hormone that may cause cravings for chocolate or other sweets. Instead try getting some greens in your diet such as beets, potatoes, carrots or spinach to help balance the mood swings that occur with intense emotions.
Try eating some protein as well such as lean meat and beans to help your body cope with the stresses both in and out of the work place. Your mind will be able to more easily focus on other things when it is full of protein rather than glucose. So when you have time take a walk now while you have the chance. There may be a time at work or school where you need some peace of mind but now is not that time.
When you are stressed eat right and exercise regularly to help your body cope with stress better, feel better about yourself and make sure you don't turn against yourself by binge eating when stressed. To learn more about managing stress, or take an online stress test, please visit Mindfulness .
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Hearing Loss - The Silent Epidemic
Tired of hearing loss in your workplace? We suggest talking to your employer about it. Organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the damage that loud noises can cause, especially to workers' hearing. Employees might also be cheating on their employer by misusing ear plugs for recreational purposes. These employees may claim lack of hearing protection is not an issue with them, however this could be true because they are using the product correctly or because they are using the safe levels of noise generated by their work environment.
Defining "safe levels" is important to record and keep track of hearing protection use. Each individual will be different when it comes to normal hearing threshold, so "safe levels" are defined as the appropriate amount of noise that would cause loss of hearing before using any type of ear protection. More than 75% of workers in the United States use some form of hearing protection at work. Only 36% report daily use and 12% report no use during their work day. The workplace injury rate for ear related cases is high in the construction industry, but more prevalent in manufacturing and transportation.
Conclusion: Know that you are entitled to be protected. Don't be offended if your employer doesn't want to spend the money to provide you with hearing protection. Ear plugs are cheap and effective. Many employers do not want their employees to wear ear plugs because they think they just look goofy and odd.
Hearing loss is a silent epidemic in America's workplaces. Employees can save their hearing and keep their jobs by wearing earplugs and asking for or utilizing hearing protection programs at work. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides state of the art information about the causes of hearing loss, signs of hearing loss, types of hearing protection, safe use guidelines and more.