How stressed are you?
Stress happens, especially in today’s world where demands are everywhere – at work, at home, even waiting on a long line or at your child’s soccer game. That’s why taking time to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate is a necessity. In fact, it’s so important that the entire month of April is devoted to Stress Awareness. What are you going to do to reduce the amount of stress in your life?
When we think of stress we usually think about how it affects our mind, but the unfortunate truth is that it can lead to physical problems as well. Stress affects all parts of our body and causes all kinds of issues, from headaches to stomach disorders to depression. Left untreated it can lead to serious conditions like stroke and heart disease. That’s why it’s so important to understand how to manage stress so that you can improve your health and well-being. As much as we’d all like it to be true, there’s no way to get rid of the stress you endure on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. So much of it is out of our control, but we can learn to manage it.
What can you do if you suffer from chronic stress and can’t change the situation? You’ll need to change your response to stressors, and you may have to try various approaches, such as:
- Recognize when you don’t have control, and try not to get anxious over situations you can’t change.
- Learn what makes you feel calm and in control. Is it deep breathing exercises, yoga, going for a run or jog, taking a hot bath, playing with your children or watching your favorite television series? This may take some practice, but once you understand how to calm yourself, you’ll be able to get rid of those anxious feelings.
- Make time for fun and relaxation. Even if you only take 10 to 15 minutes out of your busy day to unwind, you’ll feel the benefits.
Stress is a fact of everyday life. But serious amounts of stress, like those experienced after a personal injury, can be physically and mentally overwhelming. Seeking compensation for stress associated with a personal injury in court depends on the laws of your jurisdiction and the nature of the stress itself.
If you have suffered from a personal injury after a car accident or other traumatic event that is causing ongoing stress in your life, you should consult with a qualified Fort Myers personal injury attorney to understand your legal rights. Contact the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato.
