How can you identify stressors that are affecting your physical health?

Our body shows signs of stress without us being conscious about it, sometimes. We can be too caught up with our day-to-day stressors that we forgot to check in with ourselves. For example, are you holding your breath as you read this? Are your jaws tensed? Are you blinking? :)

Observe the condition of your digestive system. Gastrointestinal discomfort can result from stress's impact on the gut-brain link. Observe how you sleep and take note of any changes. Stress frequently impairs the quality of one's sleep. Should you often feel stiffness in your shoulders, back, or neck? Stress can show up physically as chronic discomfort. Keep an eye on your general health. Prolonged stress might weaken the immune system.

Sintomas do estresse Dores crônicas; Doenças cardíacas; Problemas digestivos; Perturbações do sono; Depressão; Perda ou ganho de peso; Doenças autoimunes; Reações cutâneas como o eczema.

Begin by paying attention to signs 1.Pain-headaches, muscle tension, body aches. If you notice an increase in pain or discomfort, it could be a sign of stress 2.Digestion-Stress can disrupt your digestive system, leading to symptoms like stomachaches, indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation. you may experience frequent digestive issues during stress 3.Hormonal Fluctuations-Stress can influence hormone levels,leading to irregularities in cycles for women 4.Sleep-Stress can disrupt sleep,difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep. If you have trouble sleeping or notice changes in your sleep patterns during stress. These physical symptoms maybe caused by stressors in environment/emotional state and getting support is important for wellbeing.

Tomo comienza con la toma de consciencia. Hacernos conscientes de lo que sentimos y pensamos nos permite tomar acciones concretas para nuestro bienestar. Lo más importante al tomar consciencia es que no te confundas con tus pensamientos ni emociones. No eres lo que piensas ni sientes, solo eres el observador.

Once you've identified those physical cues, the next step is to maintain a stress diary. Record your daily activities, emotions, and stress levels. For instance, you might notice that after a particularly demanding meeting, your stress levels spike, leading to tense muscles and irritability. Keeping track of these patterns can provide valuable insights into what triggers your stress and how to better manage it.

Le journal de stress permet de mieux se comprendre soi-même car nous observerons ce qui déclenche notre stress. "Notre état corporel influence grandement notre humeur, notre capacité à agir et notre vision des évènements" de Jean-Louis Abrassart

I couldn't think of a worse idea than a stress diary. To focus on the stress and reinforce the story sounds like bashing on your head with a hammer and hoping it won't hurt.

In my experience this point is important because if we put a lot of effort into something that we cannot solve or that does not depend on us, not only will it continue to generate stress, but we will also add feelings of frustration and learned helplessness. Therefore, the key is not only to prioritize them by "thematic areas" (such as work-related conflicts, relationship problems, or personal challenges) but by level of control or possibility of change that we have over those aspects of our life. This is where our Locus of Control comes into play, which I encourage you to investigate as it is closely related to how we manage our stress and the situations we live.

Le fait de mieux se connaitre en élaborant une hiérarchie de facteurs de stress va nous permettre également d'être mieux avec les autres.

We live in a world that is sadly teaching us to run away from "stressors" rather than enabling us to realise the only thing that can ever stress us is our own thinking in the moment. Expanding our awareness of the inside out nature of life is literally life changing and what we used to see as stressors now become irrelvancies or technical situations to be sorted out.

Nosso estilo de vida moderno já é considerado um estressor. A falta de lazer no dia a dia, altas demandas de trabalho, falta de uma alimentação adequada, falta de cuidado através da prática de esporte, uso intenso de telas e mídias sociais pode causar sérios problemas no longo prazo! Um equilíbrio entre vida e trabalho e um processo sério de redução de estresse se faz necessário quando a rotina traz apenas sobrecarga e não leveza. Se existem dores de cabeça constantes, falta de um sono adequado, ruminação e irritabilidade, corpo cansado mesmo dormindo é sinal de que é momento de revisar o estilo de vida e uma reeducação de caráter para saber o que é realmente importante do que é urgente. Nem tudo precisa da nossa atenção o tempo todo.

Listen to your body. You can identify almost any stressors or triggers if you are consciously aware of your body's reaction and responses. Once you are able identify, you can move on how to break through them and heal.

Prioritizing self-care is essential, especially when it comes to recognizing how stress impacts our physical health on a daily basis. By making self-care practices such as exercise, relaxation techniques, and adequate sleep a priority, we can better manage the physical toll of stress. Each day, it's important to notice any changes in our bodies, whether it's muscle tension, headaches, digestive issues, or changes in appetite, as these could be signs of stress taking a toll. By being mindful of these symptoms and taking proactive steps to address them, we can safeguard our overall health and well-being in the long run.

You find yourself do anything in vain when you feel bored and exhausted as well as lack of patience. By taking self-care and stay away from it. Don't let them affect your behavior. To walk away or do some exercise which can help you to relax thoroughly.

ALLE Stressoren, wirken sich auf die körperliche Gesundheit aus, weil die Stressreaktion immer mit eine Körperliche ist. Diese körperliche Stressreaktion können und müssen wir durch Regeneration und Erholung abbauen, das heißt dass unser Nervensystem in einen parasympathikotonen Zustand kommt, in dem unsere Stresshormone und die Übererregung abgebaut werden. Das kann alles sein, was dich nährt, stärkt und deine Batterien wieder aufladen lässt: Musik, Sport, andere Menschen, Berührungen, Ruhe, Natur, ...

"Les crises, les bouleversements et la maladie ne surgissent pas par hasard. Ils nous servent d'indicateurs pour rectifier une trajectoire, explorer de nouvelles orientations, expérimenter un autre chemin de vie" de Carl Gustav Jung