Abstract

STRESS MANAGEMENT: LIVING A LIFE IN A BATTER WAY

*Dr. Monika and Dr. Tejendra Singh

Abstract

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. But many challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic, meeting deadlines and paying bills, can push beyond the ability to cope. Brain comes hard-wired with an alarm system for your protection. When your brain perceives a threat, it signals your body to release a burst of hormones that increase your heart rate and raise your blood pressure. This "fight-or-flight" response fuels you to deal with the threat. Once the threat is gone, body is meant to return to a normal, relaxed state. Nonstop complications of modern life and its demands and expectations mean that some people's alarm systems rarely shut off. Stress management gives you a range of tools to reset and to recalibrate your alarm system. It can help your mind and body adapt (resilience). When stress becomes chronic, the body cannot return to normal functioning. Chronic stress can be linked with health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and anxiety.

Keywords: Stress, Ayurveda, Cortisol, Psychotherapy.