Exercise in stress relief
There are, many reasons why exercise is often considered to one of the best methods of stress management. There is an enormous amount of positive affects directly related to exercise, and I am therefore going to emphasise the colossal importance of exercise in the management of stress, but also in managing life in general, which will also in the long run help with stress.
• When you do exercise, you produce endorphins. Endorphins are your body’s natural ‘feel good’ drug. this will make you happy despite the troubles you are facing and interestingly, is often referred to as a runners high
• A key method to managing stress, is to break down the cortisol produced to help you manage your stress. Cortisol helps us deal
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The amount of benefits associated with having supportive friends is amazing, and in the context of stress management, friends are priceless! I have often relied on friends to get me through a tough time, and it has always helped!
• When we Bottled-up our emotions, we often increase or stress. By speaking to someone who cares about you, they can often help you see your problem in a different light. They can help you clear up the confusion that you are feeling, and support you when you take the first steps to solving your problem.
• Although it may seem strange, receiving social support from your friends can actually enable you to cope with your future problems more effectively by yourself by improving your self-confidence, and sense of independence.
• by speaking to your friends, you may discover that they are experiencing a similar problem.at this point you can give each other support, and we all know that dealing with problem together with someone else is a lot easier, and less stressful.
• As part of your stress response, your body releases the hormone oxytocin, which is often called the cuddle hormone. This hormone motivates you to seek support, and is your body’s way of telling you to go speak to your friends, and gain the support you