Man up to stress
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Why is it that men have a reputation of sulking like sick school boys when they have a cold, but tough it out or hate to admit they're stressed?
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Why is it that men have a reputation of sulking like sick school boys when they have a cold, but tough it out or hate to admit they're stressed?
It may be because men like to feel in control, and sometimes have difficulty dealing with things when they're feeling overwhelmed. For example, men might react to stress by getting angry or by drinking too much instead of talking to a friend.
With the pressures of work and increasingly busy lives becoming more common, it might be time to take a different approach.
Stress can impact upon your productivity, your health and your personal life. Acknowledging that you are feeling stressed should be seen as a sign of strength, because it's an important step in addressing the problem.
You may not even realise how much of an impact stress is having on your quality of life. Knowing the early warning signs of stress can help you to take preventative action and stay in control.
Signs of stress to look out for include:
- Loss of concentration
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Feeling anxious
- Becoming more accident prone
Manage your stress
Acknowledging your stressed is a great first step and now it's time to take the pressure down, and prevent stress taking over and causing symptoms like those above from occurring in the first place.
This may take a little trial and error, but some strategies include:
- Better time management
- Exercise
- A relaxing holiday
- Delegation
- Taking ten deep breaths
- Meditation
- A good night's sleep
- Soothing music
For more tips, and further details these stress management strategies, read Ten ways for men to stress less.
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