How to deal with stressful situations / By: Amira Albluwi

    You almost face a stressful situations daily in your home, school, or work, but you might don't know how to deal with them correctly. Although dealing with stressful situations may seem quiet hard, following these significant steps will make it easier. To begin with, use relaxing techniques to relieve your mind. For instance, you can use the ”Breath Focus” technique. You should start with taking long, slow, and deep inhale then hold your breath for several minutes before you exhale slowly. This step will reduce your heart beats, and it will lower your stress level. The second and the most important step is to have a full thought about your situation. This step requires you to write down all the ideas that cause your stress. After that, you can identify the important points that you have to focus on. Third, ask for help. Look for someone you trust, or you feel comfortable with, such as a friend, your parents, or a counselor. In addition, you can ask either for emotional support or some advices. Finally, take short breaks while you are thinking about your situation. During your breaks you can eat a nutritional snack, play sport, such as yoga, listen to music, or drink a cup of tea. After this step you will be able to calm yourself and focus specifically on your situation. All in all, if you follow these easy steps, dealing with stressful situations will become less complicated.

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Amira Hamed Albluwi 

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