Managing stress: need of the hour

Stress is starting from our mind. Stress is an innate reaction embedded from our life. Stress typically begins as pressure from ourselves or others and if we are unable to cope with pressure, feel stressed. The effects of stress will be different every individual. Stress happens when all need to adapt to new or challenging situations, and to manage daily issues. Almost one and all experiences stress periodically, and while a small amount of stress can motivate us, too much otherwise prolonged stress can be damaging to both our physical and mental health. Indeed, there are many things in life that can cause stress, including study, job (work), relationships, personal and professional life, family issues and financial problems. In this connection, therapy recommended for those struggling with stress is mindfulness. This means getting yoga, meditation, exercise, eating well (healthy diet and good nutrition), taking time to relax, positive thinking and positive way of life. Taking time to relax is key part of self care and essential for reducing stress. In fact, relaxation is an essential part of stress management. In this regard, counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having, distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their unhappiness with life, otherwise loss of a sense of direction and purpose. Acceptance and respect for the client are essentials for a counsellor and as the relationship develops, so too does trust between the counsellor and client. The counsellor may help the client to look at the options open to them.