Look on the Bright Side of Stress
What if you could change the way stress affects you simply by changing how you think about it? It turns out, you can.
Stress has a rap sheet a mile long and twice as scary. But research conducted at the University of Wisconsin– Madison says that stress isn’t the problem, your attitude is.
At its core, stress is your body’s way of getting ready to face a challenge. When you are stressed, blood vessels open wide, making room for blood to flow more freely. The brain triggers hormones that flood your body, making you more alert.
In the right situation, this response can be extremely valuable or even save your life. But for years, researchers have drawn links between chronic stress and a multitude of health concerns.
Now, it seems that how your body expresses stress may not be the problem. If you can accept, embrace or even welcome stress for its ability to help you handle life’s difficult moments, you’re less likely to suffer from stress-related health issues.
The next time you feel stress, take a few deep breaths, light an aromatherapy candle or go for a short walk, and remind yourself that your body’s stress response is helping you rise to the occasion.
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