Managing Stress
Whether its in education, the workplace or at home, stress can occur to anyone at any time. According to the World Heath Organisation 'Stress' is a "state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives." Stress is often seen as something bad, however it can be good in certain situations. Positive stress is short-term and motivates us to focus our energy on enhancing our performance. Negative stress is the kind that leaves us feeling exhausted, jittery, and is harmful to your health. Negative stress can lead to anxiety, poor concentration and a decrease in performance. Below are a few things to consider when trying to manage stress. 1. . Practice self-compassion. Its okay to make mistakes. Learn from them and don't dwell on the past. 2. Set a routine to reduce the number of decisions you have to make. Decisions take time to make and create mental tensio...
