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TAKING PHYSICAL ACTION IN OVERCOMING SETBACKS

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Setbacks occur, how we handle them matters! Taking care of your physical health through sufficient exercise, time for relaxation, quality sleep, and healthful nutrition is a crucial component of stress management. 

Sleep, Food, Exercise, Relax

EXERCISE

It is crucial to keep in mind that the goal of the human stress reaction is for physical activity to ensue. (fight or flight). To hydrate the muscles and brain, sugar and amino acids are released into the circulation. In order to meet the upcoming physical demands of the threat, the heart and respiratory rates quicken.  If the threat continues, hormones are released into the bloodstream to keep up the response. In the past, most dangers called for immediate physical action. That is untrue now, but we still respond to stress the same way, regardless of the circumstances. 

It is not a good idea to sit and observe how our body's systems are being torn apart by fight-or-flight feelings when we are under stress. Now is the moment to get moving and burn off those stress response byproducts. By guiding existing stress hormones toward their designated metabolic role, exercise "burns off" those hormones.  Exercise also boosts endorphin levels in the bloodstream, which are substances that elevate mood and block pain. It also boosts energy, lessens aggression, and boosts mental clarity.

But what if you have a physical setback? Regroup, assess and change, and move forward with alternate workouts and remember, there is more to wellness than exercise. 

RELAX

Similar to physical activity, relaxing can aid in reducing stressful sensations, maintaining adaptive energy reserves, and refocusing your efforts. Taking a bath, relaxing to soft music, focusing on deep breathing, or stretching for five minutes can all serve as quick relaxation breaks.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

One of the most effective treatments for a variety of potential health risks is sleep, which is becoming more well acknowledged.  You may recharge your critical energies, better handle many stresses, and be productive when you need to be by getting enough sleep. Sleep has been shown to improve immune function and the body's capacity to fight off infectious diseases. It has also been shown to make the body more resilient and speed up the recovery process after illness. Sleep has also been shown to reduce the risk of developing a variety of chronic conditions, from diabetes and certain types of cancer to cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

EAT RIGHT

Consuming a well-balanced, healthy diet can help you have the tenacity you need to overcome obstacles and will help you become more resilient to stress in ways that aren't entirely understood. Aside from that, it is well known that eating the incorrect meals and either eating too little or too much might upset the body. Avoid using sympathomimetics, for instance. Sympathomimetics are food ingredients like caffeine or sugar that cause (or simulate) stress-like reactions.

Resources


 D.A. Girdano, D.E. Dusek, and G.S. Everly, Controlling Stress and Tension. 2009


 

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