STRESS!!! and your Body

Are you aware of these six forms of stress present in your life?
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1️. Negative thoughts
Many people are unaware that their thoughts can contribute greatly to stress. In fact, negative thoughts have been linked to:

• Anxiety
• High blood pressure
• And heart disease.

2️. Microstressors
Did you know that stress can be cumulative? This means that the little stresses in your everyday life add up. Examples of microstressors include:

• Getting cut off in traffic
• Monotonous work
• And losing your car keys.

3️. Unhealthy habits
Your lifestyle plays key roles in the development of chronic stress. It’s important to slow down and set aside some time for yourself every day. Unhealthy habits that contribute to stress include:

• Poor nutrition
• Excessive alcohol
• And lack of sleep

4️. Physical stress
This can be anything from sitting with poor posture, to conditions such as arthritis, both of which put a strain on the body that can be just as damaging as an injury. Other forms of physical stress are:

• Long term diseases
• Colds
• And flus

5️. Environmental stress
Your environment can affect your mental and physical health. Loud noises, for example, can cause anxiety, while dark and cold settings can make you feel unmotivated. Environmental stress can also come in the form of:

• Air and water impurities
• Radiation
• And toxins from pesticides or plastics

6️. Major life changes
Change is an inevitable part of life. However, certain changes can work in your favor whilst others can work against you if you let them. Stress can take its toll on the body from something as simple as moving house, to something bigger such as:

• The death of a loved one
• Divorce
• Or having a child

Sometimes you have little control over what stresses life throws at you. However, you CAN learn to handle unavoidable stress in healthier ways, such as mindfulness and meditation.

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