Strategies for Managing Worry and Alleviating Anxiety
Many different strategies allow people to cope with stress quickly. They help normalize physiological indicators and emotional states. One strategy that helps me is moving worries from mind to paper (Olpin and Hesson 118). Thanks to this, I am able to visualize experiences, which helps me critically evaluate them and determine the degree of validity. Often, when stress has no apparent cause, its magnitude can be exaggerated by the mind (Olpin and Hesson 118). Writing down my thoughts helps me put things into perspective and makes my judgments more objective.
The Effects of Anger and Effective Management Techniques
Anger has a significant negative impact on all aspects of a person’s life. On a physical level, this leads to increased blood pressure, which can cause headaches and sleep disturbances. In addition, anger impairs interpersonal relationships and leads to social isolation (Olpin and Hesson 128). It can become one of the leading causes of conflicts and miscommunication between individuals.
Moreover, anger affects stress and anxiety levels and also creates an increased risk of developing mental disorders. Although I rarely get angry, certain situations can make me feel this way. For instance, when people behave in ways that may offend others. In such situations, self-reflection helps me, which implies recognizing the presence of negative emotions, understanding their causes, and objectively assessing the possibility of solving the situation.
Understanding Mindfulness and Its Benefits
Mindfulness is a mental practice that forces a person to concentrate on the present moment. It emphasizes the need to be fully aware of one’s thoughts, emotions, and sensations (All it takes is 10 mindful minutes). It helps reduce stress, increase overall stress resistance, improves understanding and management of emotions, and also helps improve attention and concentration. Focusing on the present allows one to free oneself from feelings of guilt or anger and also prevents worries about the future (Olpin and Hesson 118). This practice can be helpful for critically assessing a situation by developing a new point of view on it.
Exploring Meditation as a Stress Management Technique
Meditation can also be an effective tool for relieving stress and stabilizing your emotional state. Before the meditation session, my mood was moderately calm, with some background stress and distractions. During the Daily Calm meditation, I gradually felt relaxed and at peace. The meditation was easy to follow, and the calming guidance helped me focus (Daily Calm). However, I sometimes found myself distracted by random thoughts that distracted me from the meditation instructions. It became a disturbing factor that distracted me from practice.
Works Cited
“All it takes is 10 mindful minutes | Andy Puddicombe.” YouTube, uploaded by TED. 2013. Web.
“Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present.” YouTube, uploaded by Calm. 2016. Web.
Olpin, Michael, and Margie Hesson. Stress Management for Life. 4th ed., Cengage Learning, 2016.
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