3 Ways to Combat Stress

There are a million and one (if not more) reasons why we all feel stress.  Life brings with it many challenges and although some people may seem better equipped or able to handle it than others, that does not mean they are not handling it in some form or fashion.  Add to life’s day to day stresses the reality that your relationship is ending and everything becomes that much harder to handle.  Stress can begin to overwhelm and interfere with many things including work, family relationships, and your own health and wellbeing.  It is up to each of us to manage our wellbeing and to the extent we manage it well, is to the extent that we will be ok therapy for teens in fl.  

First and foremost, are you sleeping well?  I have begun to the hear the term sleep hygiene from clients and other medical professionals and appreciate how this frames the idea that sleep is something to be tended to, just like other aspects of our hygiene.  Research generally says that approximately 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night is needed for our ability to function normally.  How you go about getting yourself to sleep can help or hinder the quality of the sleep you have and should be tended to just like flossing or brushing your teeth.  The more you rely on natural methods to induce sleep the better.  Sleeping in a room that is completely dark and well ventilated is best.  Avoid exposing yourself to high levels of stimulation right before bed.  Stimulants like caffeine can negatively affect the quality of your sleep so pay attention to your intake through the day and follow recommended guidelines suggested by your doctor.  Create a routine for bedtime to help improve your ability to fall asleep and consider speaking to a professional about ideas to help your quality of sleep if you find your having trouble.