Mrs. Indu George
M.A.,M.B.A., MPhil
Asst. Professor, MBA Dept., St. Alberts College, Ernakulam
Telephone: 9496119591
Email : indudominic@gmail.com
The need and scope of psychological suppor is increased in our society. Its importance not only for the stressed and depressed people but also for those who are confused in taking decisions, having problems in relations, students cannot concentrate on their studies. It could save thousands of people in all ages from suicides and prevented many crimes which could be happened otherwise.
Some stress relief techniques can work in just a few minutes to calm the body's stress response. These techniques offer a "quick fix" that helps you feel calmer at the moment, and this can help in several ways. When your stress response is not triggered, you may approach problems more thoughtfully and proactively. You may be less likely to lash out at others out of frustration, which can keep your relationships healthier. Nipping your stress response in the bud can also keep you from experiencing chronic stress. Quick stress relievers like breathing exercises, for example, may not build your resilience to future stress or minimize the stressors that you face, but they can help calm the body's physiology once the stress response is triggered.
Some techniques are less convenient to use when you are in the middle of a stressful situation. But if you practice them regularly, they can help you manage stress in general by being less reactive to it and more able to reverse your stress response quickly and easily. Long-term healthy habits, like exercise or regular meditation, can help to promote resilience toward stressors if you make them a regular part of your life. Communication skills and other lifestyle skills can be helpful in managing stressors and changing how we feel from "overwhelmed" to "challenged" or even "stimulated."
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