The problem of stress today, when the rhythm of life is becoming more and more intense, we all have to adapt to the conditions of existence on our cramped planet with all the various hopes, expectations and demands of its inhabitants, is undeniably relevant.
It is worth noting that the concept of "stress resistance" is used quite often in modern society. What can it mean?
Stress resistance is a defined set of personal qualities that allow you to endure stressful situations without unpleasant consequences for the individual's personal activities and the environment.
Life in modern society has gained a frantic pace, which is beginning to threaten not only the neuropsychological, but also the physical health of people. In order to effectively cope with stress, it is necessary to improve our mental thought processes to some extent. We all see the world differently and each of us reacts to the surrounding reality in a unique way.
The level of stress can be reduced with the help of internal mechanisms that create and maintain the feeling of stress in our consciousness. If we suffer from angry outbursts, mood swings, depression and self-destruction, then it is quite appropriate to examine what is the cause of our suffering. Psychologists have established that our perception of ourselves and the world around us depends on our internal states, which arise before we have time to understand what we feel.
Observing the changes in these processes and states, one can notice their following sequence:
1) perception (through sight and hearing) of events or situations;
2) their interpretation;
3) thinking about events or situations in accordance with our idea of what we and the world around us "should be";
4) emotional reaction;
5) actions taken in response to our thoughts and feelings caused by these events or situations.
All people can be conditionally divided into 4 groups according to stress resistance:
1. Stress-resistant people who are always ready for changes and easily accept them. They easily overcome difficulties in crisis situations.
2. Stress-resistant people who find it difficult to adapt to changes, it is difficult for them to change their behavior, attitudes, and views. If something goes wrong, they are already in a state of stress.
3. Stress-trained people who are ready for changes, but not sudden and global changes. It is characteristic of such people to adapt to the surrounding situation gradually, but if this is not possible, then they easily fall into depression.
4. Stress-inhibiting people who will not change under the influence of external circumstances, they have fixed positions and their worldview. However, such people can be subject to changes in the psycho-traumatic sphere of life.
Our recommendations for stress prevention:
1. One day a week should be spent as you like.
2. At least once a day, say warm words to the person dearest to you. In our harsh world, just knowing that someone loves you can protect you from severe breakdowns.
3. Try to exert yourself physically two or three times a week. Exercise should not be exhausting.
4. Once a week, do something that seems to be "harmful" to you (you can, for example, slightly break the diet you are on, treat yourself to something sweet).
5. Keep a diary, filling it with personal details or small events of the day. A diary should help you plan your life effectively and avoid unexpected troubles.
6. When you are depressed or angry, engage in vigorous physical activity. Physical exercises protect a person well from stress.
So, stress is a holistic reaction of an individual to external and internal stimuli aimed at achieving a useful result.