Don't Let Stress Destroy Your Health

The stress of modern life is something all of us are familiar with.

And we also know very well that stress can adversely affect our health.

High blood pressure, migraines, heart problems, all these and more commonly stem from frustration and anxiety.

Many of us though, still can't seem to relax. It could be upbringing, character, mindset, obligations or simply the routines and habits we've locked ourselves in, these people feel they always have to be in control or they have to be productive all the time or there's always some issue they can't seem to let go of.

These people are at high risk of developing serious health problems.

Are you perhaps also potentially stressing yourself ill?

Well, do you usually feel an urgency to accomplish more and more things in less and less time? Are you easily frustrated by people or systems which don't seem to be operating at their maximum efficiency or to your standards?

Do you often bring work home?

Do you feel you have to be in control all the time?

Do you feel you have to be right all the time? Do you always feel the pressure to win?

Many people who are in danger of developing stress-related health problems don't even know that they're doing real harm to their health.

There's nothing wrong with seeking perfection and striving to do your best, but it's also important to know how to relax. You can achieve so much in your life but if you eventually lose the good health needed to enjoy the fruits of your labour, then it has come to naught.

So stop, take a breath and critically examine the areas of your life you can back on.

Include some relaxation time in your daily schedule.

If you think your loved one is at risk, arrange more opportunities for you and him or her to spend some relaxing times together.

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Eugine Loh, 938Live, MediaCorp Pte Ltd