Score a Stress-free Life this National Stress Awareness Month 2023

Every person experiences stress on a regular basis. It's true that stress may help us perform better, but it's also possible that prolonged exposure to too much stress might lead to negative health effects.

Indeed, stress can be a true killer, both at work and in the hectic day-to-day lives of every individual on the planet. In fact, modern life has produced an abundance of reasons that torment individuals on a daily basis including emotional pressure and work-related stress, and although stress serves a real role in human biology, it is also true that people are under a lot of it, and it's had a really devastating effect on certain individuals.

These health problems range from the more obvious ones like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes to the more insidious ones like severe anxiety and depression caused by chronic stress, in which mental health professionals are needed. Also, high levels of stress may be disruptive to those closest to you, causing damage to relationships.

What is Stress Awareness Month?

Since 1992, the month of April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month by the International Stress Management Association in an effort to shed light on the widespread problem of stress in contemporary society and the potential solutions to it, while National Stress Awareness Day is celebrated every first week of Wednesday.

This month is a good moment to talk frankly about the effects of stress. Take the time to end the blame, shame, and discrimination that many feel they deserve to experience because of their mental health issues. To share our mental and emotional status with those closest to us, including friends, family, coworkers, and experts; to discuss the causes and consequences of stress; and to seek support.

How to Manage Stress for a Happier Life

No one is immune to stress. All of us benefit from a healthy dose of stress. It's a tool for dealing with life's inevitable upheavals. The human body responds to threats by increasing its stress response. Yet, stress in excess can bring serious health problems and affect our relationships.

It is crucial that we determine the sources of the stresses that are damaging our bodies and minds. Here, in honor of Stress Awareness Month, we've compiled a list of actionable tips for dealing with stress. You may learn what works best for you and establish a habit by giving each a try for a full month.

1. Identify the root cause of your stress.

The emotional level may be a challenge for all of us. If you're having a rough day at work and then have an argument with your partner, that's a good example. Because of this disparity, it's hard to focus on the real problem at hand. You should keep track of the major source of your stress. Everything from personal commitments to professional duties might fall within this category.

Always remember that managing your stress hormones is simple if the source of the anxiety is identified.

2. List three positive things that happened to you.

It's simple to become caught up in a downward cycle of doubt and pessimism while under pressure.

We ask that you take five to ten minutes each day during this month of observance to sit down with a notebook and pen and write down three nice or positive things that occurred to you that day and you don't have to worry about their level of significance for you-- whether it is your memorable travels during the types of holidays in the Philippines or a memory of you bonding with the family in completing your Noche Buena food list.

Thanks to this activity, you'll be able to treat yourself with greater compassion and gratitude. Once the month comes to a close, you may look back on your work and take note of how they make you feel.

3. Engage in some kind of physical activity.

This point has to be stressed repeatedly. Our ability to engage in physical exercise is diminished when we are under stress. The good news is that you may find a wide variety of low-effort pastimes that may help you feel more energized, release feel-good chemicals like dopamine, and inspire you to get things done. Consider participating in a few of the following:

If you have a pet, enjoy some time with them.

Animal therapy has been demonstrated to reduce stress hormone cortisol and lower blood pressure. Some research suggests that having an animal companion might help alleviate feelings of isolation, strengthen social bonds, and improve one's disposition.

Have fun by listening to music and singing along. 

Positivity and optimism may be increased by listening to upbeat music. Meanwhile, a slower tempo might help you unwind from the day by calming your thoughts and relaxing your body along with some deep breathing exercises. For some great music, you can visit our Lumina Official Spotify Playlist. Music has been utilized for centuries as a therapy for stress and anxiety.

Go out and do some gardening.

Happiness and calmness are two side effects of gardening. Concentrating on the here and now while gardening might help you forget about your problems and enjoy the moment more. In fact, spending even a little time in the company of plants is known to reduce stress levels.

You can visit the community garden in your Lumina Homes community or even tend to your home garden in your brand-new affordable house and lot.

Do some housework. 

Cleaning, with its accompanying physical exercise, has been shown to alleviate tension, anxiety, and depression. Having clean sheets and making your bed may help you get a better night's sleep, another way cleaning can help you feel less tired. It is associated with a brighter disposition.

4. Enjoy your hobbies during your spare time.

It might be difficult to fit the things that bring us happiness into our hectic schedules. As life becomes hectic and stressful, it's easy to lose sight of the little pleasures that used to bring us so much joy and focus instead on getting through the day.

Spend some time doing activities that bring you joy to help reduce stress. It's important to know what steps you need to do each day or week to free up time.

5. Keep in touch with your loved ones.

Humans are naturally social. It's true that we were restricted to meet and talk with people during the past years due to the pandemic. This month, try to make up for the lost time and meet up with your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Maintaining contact with them is crucial for your mental and physical health.

Whatever you do, stress will always be a part of your life. There's no way around it but it's manageable. To improve your emotional and physical well-being, study and use healthy coping strategies. During this week of awareness, try using some of the easy tactics listed above to aid you and people around you.

Doing the activities above is more convenient if you start your investment in an amicable and peaceful house and lot in the Philippines such as Lumina Homes.

Our affordable house and lot for sale are built inside a community that has convenient and eco-friendly amenities that may help you with your stress management. From our community garden, mini gardens and playground, to our gazebo and multipurpose court, there will always be a space for you to spend some leisure and recreational activities.

Schedule a site tripping now and check out our communities!