Stress Relieve Other Than Alcohol

Last blogs made me think about the reasons or excuses people use to tell themselves drinking is ok. Of course there are many, but the most logical I came up with is stress. People sometimes go to “escapes” such as alcohol… to deal with stress and pressures that seem hard to handle. So, If you believe that your life is to overwhelmingly stressful, I guess drinking does make some sense after all. If you want more than temporary fix there are some ways that are supposed to reduce stress and improve your lifestyle.
• Take a stand against over scheduling.
• Be realistic. Don't try to be perfect — no one is.
• Get a good night's sleep. A goodnight sleep helps your body and mind be equipped to deal with any negative stressors.
• Learn to relax. Help trigger the relaxation response by learning breathing exercises, schedule for activities that are calming and pleasurable: reading a good book or making time for a hobby, spending time with your pet, or just taking a relaxing bath.
• Treat your body well. Experts agree that getting regular exercise and eating well helps people manage stress.
• Watch what you're thinking. A healthy dose of optimism can help you make the best of stressful circumstances.
• Solve the little problems. Learning to solve everyday problems can give you a sense of control. But avoiding them can leave you feeling like you have little control and that just adds to stress. Develop skills to calmly look at a problem, figure out options, and take some action toward a solution. Feeling capable of solving little problems builds the inner confidence to move on to life's bigger ones — and it and can serve you well in times of stress.
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Even though people may turn to substance abuse as a way to ease tension, the truth is that they promote more stress because they wear down the body's ability to recover. This list mentions actions that unlike alcohol will improve your health and well-being more permanently.