The 10 Sure Signs of Stress

I’m so stressed!” How many times have you heard someone saying those dreaded words in the past month?

I mean sure, some will tell you it’s impossible not to be stressed out in today’s breakneck world as juggling work, family, friends, the bills and your hobbies can seem daunting at times.

Stress can be very dangerous. It exhausts you. It affects your mood, and how you treat others. It saps away your zest for life. And it even damages your immune system.

In fact, doctors claim that 80% of all serious illnesses are stress related!

So the question is, is your stress level worrying?

According to the Health and Wellness Institute, here are the top 10 stress-related signs that you should look out for:

1. Severe anxiety and mood swings

2. Always feeling tense or agitated most of the time

3. Body aches and pains that can’t be explained

4. A constant feeling of fatigue or insomnia

5. Poor personal hygiene or health practices

6. Unexplainable lost of or gaining of weight

7. Always changing jobs and a dip in job performance

8. Withdrawal from friends or family

9. Avoiding and neglecting responsibilities

10. High blood pressure, heart palpitations, chest pains, grinding or clenching teeth

So how many of the above did you find yourself saying ‘yes’ to and what can you do to start healing yourself from this sickness that we call “stress”?

Truth is, stress is a part and parcel of life. We can’t eliminate it completely, but we can reduce it! And if you think that cigarettes, alcohol or drugs can help you eliminate stress, then you are sadly mistaken. They may offer you temporary relief but  these bad habits can actually make the problem worse!

What are some options that we can consider to use to reduce our stress level? One of the more convenient options is exercise. Many professionals go to the gym before going to work. Those who have some extra time in their hands can go for massages, long walks or even a mini weekend escapade.

But one of the best ways to overcome life’s daily challenges is something that has been practiced for centuries, and that is meditation. Just a few minutes a day, twice a day in the morning and nights and soon you can see your wellness and health improve drastically. The best part is, you can do it in the privacy of your own home and enjoy being in a quiet state of mind – your very own way to escape from the world!

One of the best options there is to begin meditating is by using the Silva Method. It’s been tried and tested over decades and is one of the best ways to begin de-stressing your life and improving your life!