5 Everyday Habits That Cause Stress
People experience stress from many different sources, but it always has a physical effect. From migraines to stomach ulcers, stress could be affecting you in ways that you hadn’t even considered. 5 Habits that Cause Stress (and How to Break Them) Here are five everyday habits that could add stress to your life, and how to break them. 1. Holding in emotions Many people feel uncomfortable expressing their emotions at work and might even create a buffer at home to prevent their children from seeing too much of their struggles. This is perfectly understandable; however, it means that stress is locked up inside with no release. Imagine that your body is a bucket and stress is water being poured into it. At some point, you will be filled to the brim. To avoid overflowing or bursting your capacity, you need to find a way of venting. This could be texting a friend you can be honest with, taking five minutes in the bathroom to breathe, or taking the time to complete a few small tasks so that you can feel like you are in control of your schedule. 2. Refraining from bathroom visits We’ve all done it before, rather than break your concentration, you hold your bladder and continue working. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it is potentially dangerous. Just like with stress, what comes in must go out, or it will release toxins into your system. Make a habit of going to the bathroom when you need to. 3. Holding tension in your body There is a post circulating social media that reminds you to unclench your jaw, let your shoulders fall, and breathe out slowly. It’s amusing to follow the instructions and realize just how tense you were, even when you thought you were relaxing. This [...]
