Mindfulness, Relaxation and Other Stress Relief Techniques

“Stress” is a reaction to a stimulus that disrupts the physical and mental equilibrium, which has become an omnipresent part in life and that many researchers and scientists strive towards finding strategies to meet with this challenge [1]. It seems not possible to control the stresses around; however, using some effective techniques will help to alter the reaction to it; however, using some effective techniques will help to alter the reaction to it.
Stress is a bodily response towards any kind of demand or threat. There are some stresses which consider as “healthy” named “eustress” which keeps the individual active and alert, in order to strive towards achieving life goals within the individual’s level of tolerance. The “unhealthy” stress or the “distress” arises as a result of failing the individual to accomplish demands within his potentials or limits [3]. A stressful situation can trigger the fight or flight response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body. It is helpful at emergency situations when instant actions or response needed. However, when this process happens frequently in everyday life, it breaks the equilibrium of the nervous system. Exposure to stress in the long run leads to “chronic stress” resulting various physical health complications such as heart disease, diabetes etc. The psychological complications would include common conditions such as anxiety and depression