Stressful days bringing you down? Tap here for a few tips to achieve a stress-free life!

 

Humans function at unstoppable speed. We have our jobs, duties, responsibilities, finances, career, family and much more that can cause the sound balance of mental health to tip to the stressful side. So, amidst these worrisome times, how do we ensure that stress doesn’t get the best of us?

 

In today’s hectic world, dealing with stress and anxiety has become the norm. In fact, according to a recent study, 89% of India’s population have reported that they suffer from chronic stress. This is higher than the global average of 86%. What further complicates matters in India is the fact that 75% of respondents said they would not feel comfortable talking to a professional about stress. While social stigma may have something to do with this, the high cost of consulting a medical professional could also deter people from seeking help.

 

Dealing with stress and anxiety isn’t always easy, but there are a few things that we can do to reduce some of the stress of our day-to-day lives. As working professionals, everything from our morning commute to deciding what to eat for lunch or meeting tight deadlines could send us into a spiral of negative thoughts.

 

Here’s a look at a few easy ways in which we can deal with the little stresses of life better:

 

REGULATE YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE

 

Most of us like to begin our day with a piping hot cup of tea or coffee. In fact, it’s an everyday ritual for most of us. But downing a cup of coffee every time we feel tired, bored or irritated could be doing us far more harm than good. Tea, coffee, energy drinks and most aerated beverages contain the stimulant caffeine, which is extremely addictive and can cause mental and physical dependency.

 

Depending on how much caffeine you consume during the day, you may be able to elevate your mood slightly or end up in a situation where you feel good for a short while before you crash from the caffeine rush and end up craving more caffeine. These mood swings will take a toll on your overall health and cause more stress. While you don’t need to cut caffeine out of your diet entirely, it might be good to stick to just one or two small cups throughout the day.

 

KEEP YOUR LOVED ONES PROTECTED, FINANCIALLY

 

Life is often stressful due to its unpredictability. You never know when something might happen to you and your family could be left struggling. If you often find yourself worrying about how your family will manage their finances in the future, you can purchase a good life insurance policy for yourself and lay your worries to rest. A life insurance policy serves as a contract of sorts between the policyholder and the insurance provider. The provider promises to pay a pre-decided amount of money to the policyholder’s nominee in the event that something happens to the insured individual. While we understand that money can never make up for an individual’s loss, a good life policy can definitely help your family financially while they deal with a difficult time. It will also help you worry less about your family’s future without you.

 

Remember, feeling stressed out or anxious isn’t something that you have to hide from others. It’s okay to seek help when you need it. Until you’re ready for that, you can follow the above tips to try and reduce the impact that stressful situations have on your life.