Stress Awareness Month

This entry was posted in General April 6, 2022

What is stress?

First and foremost, we just want to make it clear stress is not always a bad thing, were all human, and we’ve all experienced in one way or another stress in our lives - it’s a natural state. Stress is your body’s way of trying to process an event that has happened or going to happen and work out how best to overcome it. And since it's National Stress Awareness Month, here at Ableworld we thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk about the self-care tips and tricks we use to help reduce stress in our lives.

1. Getting a good night’s sleep is the first step you can make towards lessening the stress you feel in your life and is something so incredibly important for your health. Although this may seem impossible since every time your head hits the pillow your mind runs into overdrive – ensuring you turn your phone off an hour before bed, relaxing your body and muscles (reading a book or journaling) and keeping the room dark to block light coming in, are all ways which can make it easier for you to fall sleep.
2. Eating well and staying hydrated are some of the foundations that build up our health and wellbeing. And poor eating patterns may be the cause of your low moods, so improving your diet may not only protect your physical health but also the mental implications a low mood can cause. Adopting a healthier balanced diet can contribute to a more positive outlook on life’s challenges, as even studies have found stress and nutrition are a two-way street.
3. Another way to control stress levels is to exercise. Exercising can lead to so many physical benefits but it doesn’t have to stop there, exercising can lead to so many mental benefits like increased levels of self-esteem and motivation. This could be as simple as tidying up your house or gardening or going for a walk – all contribute to better and more active wellbeing. You can view our Exercise and Therapy range here.
4. But the main thing you can do when you are stressed is recognise it, and look after yourself. Don’t take on too much and feel overwhelmed, don’t over-exhaust yourself – just say no. Learning to say no is self-care. Make time for yourself and if you feel like saying no, say no – it's not a crime.

Look after yourself. Be in control of your life. Have fun.

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