Laugh often to reduce stress

 Stress and its associated issues are partially to blame for the high occurrence of unexpected deaths.

Many people experience a variety of circumstances, including poor health, the death of a loved one or the illness of a loved one, fear of dying or losing their work, difficulties with money, and re­stricted access to necessities.

Though each person handles the circumstance differently, they always result in annoyance, stress, perplexity, and depression, among other negative emotions.

Stress is frequently brought on by novel or unexpected experiences that undermine our sense of self or by situations over which we feel powerless.

While everyone handles stress differently, failing to learn healthy coping mechanisms can result in a host of illnesses, including hyper­tension, which can cause a heart attack, stroke, or even death.

Many people fail to manage their stress and concern throughout the day, which has an adverse effect on their emotional, psychological, physical, social, and mental well­being.

The Spectator expresses concern over the trend, but Dr. Kojo Cobba Essel, a physician with a specialisa­tion in lifestyle medicine, suggests “setting aside 10 minutes each day to worry instead of allowing worry to eat you up all day.”

“Write down any worries you have as soon as they arise. This calms you down because it acknowl­edges that the “object of worry” will be handled,” he advised.

According to Dr. Essel, who also specialises in fitness nutrition, remedial exercise, and exercise therapy, “If at WORRY TIME the point listed is no longer an issue, GOOD. Go on and live your life. If the issue continues, try to think about your options; you might be able to handle it alone, with help, or there might be nothing you can do. Accept each decision that you make.”

In addition, it is advisable to keep a daily routine, take regular breaks from work, and engage in activities like reading, learning a new skill, playing an instrument, or gardening to avoid stress and its related problems.

Moreover, utilise every resource at your disposal, such as phone calls, emails, messages, and videos, to stay in touch with loved ones.

In order to stay in the greatest possible shape, it is also advised that you get enough sleep and rest, exercise frequently (try deep breathing, stretching, or brisk walk­ing), eat a balanced diet, and drink lots of water.

To help your brain relax, stay away from excessive alcohol consumption and enjoy some nice music. Engaging in leisure pursuits like touring tourist destinations to experience the essence of nature can also aid in de-stressing.

Above all, remember to rec­ognise your blessings and express thanks to others, as thankfulness frequently serves as a magnet draw­ing wonderful things into our lives.

As advised by Dr. Essel, “re­member it is a priceless gift to know your numbers; blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood choles­terol (BMI) and always laugh often, ensure hygiene, walk and pray everyday.”