Understand and manage your stress

A completely natural reaction of the body to danger, stress can quickly become repetitive and intense. Each person is more or less sensitive to it, and in some cases, it becomes a real burden in daily life.

To help you regain a calm and peaceful mind, we will explain how stress works and provide solutions to better manage it.

What is stress?

We have all experienced the sensation of stress at some point in our lives, but do we really understand its mechanisms?

When you face a threat or shock, it triggers a series of reactions in your body. This process is meant to help you respond to the danger, and it’s what we call stress.

In the face of danger, the body enters an alarm phase and releases a large amount of hormones, including adrenaline. This is why you feel your heart pounding in your chest.

As the organs are intensely activated, other hormones are secreted to maintain their functioning.

If stress lasts too long, your body becomes physically and mentally exhausted, drained by the energy expenditure it causes.

This is what stress generates in you. When the situation is truly dangerous, this state is completely normal. It is less so when it manifests in everyday actions.

Not all equal

When faced with stress, we don’t all react the same way. A stressor causes different reactions depending on the person. It actually depends on how you perceive the source of the stress.

For example, driving always causes a bit of nervousness. Depending on your experience, this situation will stress you more or less. An individual who has been in a car accident will naturally be more anxious about getting behind the wheel.

How to manage stress?

Simple and natural solutions exist to help you manage your stress:

• Opt for regular massage sessions to relax your body and mind.
• Engage in physical activity: exercise helps secrete endorphins and create a sense of well-being.
• Learn to control your breathing so you can slow it down in times of stress.
• Eat healthily, as poor nutrition can cause stress.
• Remember to let go and give yourself moments of relaxation just for you. Read a good book, listen to music, go out… sometimes, it’s necessary to disconnect from the daily worries.
• Use natural relaxing remedies, such as essential oils or herbal teas.

Live in the present moment

Although the world is full of stressful situations, don’t let yourself be overwhelmed. Take your time with everything, without rushing, in order to enjoy the moments life offers you. Stay calm, breathe, exercise… Keeping your composure in all circumstances will allow you to have a fresh perspective on what surrounds you. Life is short, so live it as best as you can.