RUN AWAY FROM STRESS!

Did you know that 70% of adults admit that stress affect their lives daily? Consistent stress can take more than a toll on one's body, and now more than ever, self-care, although ignored by most, is becoming an essential part of stress relief. There are many ways to relieve stress. Exercise, meditation, scheduling time 'off', taking a daily walk, starting a new activity, or even going on a relaxing vacation. Still, there is much to learn about daily solutions to coping with stress, whether it be financial, personal, or work-related. Although some stress is a normal part of life, chronic or extreme stress can be very detrimental to both the mind and the body. Too much stress will eventually affect you physically in the forms of headaches, poor sleep, weight gain, muscle tension, trouble focusing, and fatigue.

GET MOVING!

As much as exercise will help you alleviate stress, there are some occurrences in which stress itself will affect the consistency in which you practice exercise. When this happens, it is important to be aware of this toxic cycle and nip it in the bud as soon as you can. One solution is to plan and schedule your exercise as if it was a business meeting. Make it a no matter what and an essential part of your day. Running and other types of activities will make your body start to release endorphins, the popular 'feel good' brain chemicals. This reaction is often called the 'runner's high', and although is it most often associated with longer runs, it is also common after taking a long hike or bike ride. Research has consistently proven that individuals taking part in regular physical activity have the ability to manage stress more easily than people who don't.

If you are a beginner, focus on adding 2-3 hours of moderate activity every week, such as swimming, biking, jogging, walking, or even gardening. If you feel like you 'don't have 30 minutes to spare', consider breaking it down into three, 10 minute sessions throughout the day.

The biggest challenge is often finding the time for physical activity, especially while going through stressful times. Consider the fact that if you cannot make the time for 30 minutes a day, which is merely 2% of your entire day, something is not adding up and it is time to subtract and make some serious changes. And when you consider the benefits of exercise, making the time for physical activity may just be what you need.

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