Women and Stress
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We live in a stressful society, I think we can all agree on that. While men and women  suffer from stress, it's many times true that women have more stress coming from more directions than men. These unique challenges make it very important to get all the information on how women can relieve stress. I don't mean to sound sexist, and the truth is that every situation is different, but  when you have a working wife and mother she has the demands of a boss, the demands of her children and their often overloaded schedules and finding quality time with her husband - any one of those can cause stress - all of those can put alot of stress on a woman. We all need to relieve the stress. It's vitally important the woman take care of herself and her health by taking steps to relieve stress so she can meet those demands head on.There are some easy to implement techniques for relieving stress that anyone can start right now, here is a list of some of the most common: Suggestion #1: Learn to say no. Women are often guilty of trying to take care of everyone, except themselves. The reality is that your heart may be big but your time frame is not. Sometimes you just can't chaperon that field trip or make those cookies for the bake sale. Just a few no's can relieve the tension and the stress put on a woman. As the primary caregivers in many cases women often feel as if they are letting their kids, or spouse, down if they don't jump right in and make it all better. Guilt alone can cause tension and stress on any woman.
Take care of yoruself first and the rest will follow. TIP: When you are on a plane the flight attendant tells you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first, than help others? This is the real world equivalant of that and a wonderful tip to relieve your tension and stress. It is ok to say no. This is one of the most important things many women need to learn, and once you do, you will feel the stress and tension flowing out of your body. Suggestion #2: Take a hike. I mean it, go for a walk, jog, swim, bike ride, etc. Get some exercise. Exercising will keep your body healthy and it can help you clear your head and blow off steam, relieving the tension and stress that has built up.  We're not brought up to think that it's ok for us to get mad and throw a fit, but it is ok to get strenuous exercise into your daily routine. Working up a sweat is a great way of relieving tension and stress. #3: Be selfish. This is somewhat related to step one but in this case I mean take some time for yourself. Meet your friends for coffee, go for a massage, etc. What a fantastic tension and stress reliever!  Make these times out a priority, don't just fit them in when you can. Set one day a week, or one hour a week, and have some fun. Do something just for you and don't feel guilty about it when you do. You've earned it. Not having stress and tension building up will keep you around much longer so you will be able to take care of your family, husband and still please your boss.If you take this information on how women can relieve tension and stress and implement it on a regular basis as women, you will lower your blood pressure, raise your spirits, and make your family much happier too!
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