How Can You Develop Resilience For Better Mental Health?

According to recent research, 70% of adults deal with stress and anxiety. All of us can experience stress when offered a challenge or demand that looks quite difficult. Moreover, stress can also be triggered by various events like not meeting project deadlines, divorce, breakup, or death of a close friend or pet can increase your stress. 

It is vital for all of us to manage stress and anxiety for a healthy and happy life, and to do so; you will have to learn how to tackle stress and anxiety. In this blog, we have discussed a few tips on how to manage stress and anxiety effectively. 

1: Stop drinking alcohol:

The first and foremost mistake most people make is they have a habit of drinking alcohol when they are under stress or depressed. If you are following a similar habit, you will have to leave it immediately as it will not help but harm your brain. Consuming alcohol can give you temporary relief, but it will soon make you addicted to itself, which can increase the risk of heart diseases. 

2: Exercise regularly:

If you want to manage stress and anxiety, you will have to exercise regularly as exercising regularly will increase dopamine in the brain, which is responsible for elevating your mood. Moreover, exercising regularly also reduces cortisol production, which is also called a stress hormone. Workout also increases endorphins that act as a natural painkiller and improve your mood. 

3: Consuming healthy supplements:

There are also various supplements available in the market that help improve mood, and most importantly, they are not harmful like alcohol. Here are a few supplements which you can consume to improve your mood.

• Lemon juice: Consuming lemon juice is one of the best health drinks if you want to improve your immunity and mood. Lemon juice also offers anti-anxiety effects.
• Green tea: Green tea also has anti-oxidants and various health benefits. Green tea also helps in reducing stress and anxiety levels by increasing serotonin levels.
• Omega-3 fatty acids: A recent study also proved that consuming omega-3 fatty acids also reduces stress and anxiety by 20%.
• Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is an Ayurveda medicine that has proven results in helping many people manage stress and anxiety. 

4: Remove nicotine and tobacco from your routine:

Like alcohol, you will have to also stop consuming nicotine and tobacco, and nicotine products as it can lead to serious health conditions like lung cancer and reduce blood flow, which can further make you feel tired and depressed. If you want to quit smoking, you can start chewing gum or any other candy to improve your focus and help you manage anxiety and stress. 

5: Spend time with your kith and kin:

One of the best ways to manage stress and anxiety is spending time with your kids and loved ones. Spending time with your friends is also not a bad idea as it will help increase a self of belonging and most importantly you can share your feelings with your friend who will provide the moral support you need to overcome this situation. 

It is also scientifically proven that spending time with kids or pets releases oxytocin in women, a natural painkiller. 

Stress and anxiety are a part of human life; hence you will have to learn how to tackle them smartly to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life. Apart from the tips mentioned above, you can also join yoga classes or learn a new skill to relieve stress. 

Sheri Crwn