“Process Essay: How to Relieve Stress”

According to Maluniu (2009), Stress is a biological term used for consequences of the failure to respond correctly to emotional or physical threats to a person. Maluniu (2009) states that stress is everywhere. Let us discuss more about its origins, symptoms as well as the steps or ways on how to relieve it and of becomes harmful when it exceeds the limit of the individual.

As said by CliffsNotes.com (n.d.), the origins of stress may vary depending on the individual; however, there are usual causes of stress such as: Frustration when an individual is hindered from their desired goal; Aggression of an enemy causing an attack to the individual’s physical or emotional well-being; Life changes of the individual such as: the death of a loved one, tragic accident or being fired from work. Conflict between friends, family or colleagues inside the workplace as well as the lack of control and uncertainty of their daily activities or workplace are other causes of stress.

A person is stressed whenever these short or long-term symptoms are evident: dry mouth, cold skin, cold hands and feet, increased sweating, rapid breathing, faster heartbeat, nausea, tense muscles, insomnia, change in appetite, aches as well as pain. (Twilight Bridge, n.d.) Whenever a person is stressed, here are the effects this person feels: bad judgment of decisions, reduced enjoyment in work, low mental energy for thinking, mood changes such as: restlessness, frustration, feeling ill, confusion, talking too fast or too loud, neglecting personal appearances, fidgeting, twitching, nail biting, grinding their teeth, drumming of their fingers and pacing.

Stress is unavoidable with everyone. According to Maluniu and Wholefitness.com (n.d.), since we cannot totally stop stress, there are at least ways to alleviate or relieve stress: Take deep breaths to prevent stress from taking over your mind and body. This is the most immediate defense against stress. Next, communicate to a friend to get stress out of your chest. You could just laugh about it since there is a saying that laughter is the best medicine. Another way to relieve stress is by getting physically fit and being confident about you because your health and appearance is another cause of stress. By being fit, you tend to soothe your mind and body. Being organized is another way of relieving stress since stress also arises from the feeling of being overwhelmed by your daily activities. Also say “no” whenever you do not feel like you will enjoy what you are about to do. Next, be thankful for your blessings instead of sulking around and thinking of the things you do not have or what you did not achieve. Lastly, you have to meditate and soothe your senses with a relaxing spa treatment or massage.

You cannot avoid stress but you can still just relieve or lessen it. The above-mentioned steps or ways do not require you to follow them in a consistent or chronological order. You can just follow only the steps that are effective for you.



Reference List:
CliffsNotes.com. The Origins of Stress. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2009 from http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/CliffsReviewTopic/topicArticleId-25438,articleId-25372.html

Maluniu. (n.d.). How to Relieve Stress. (2009). Retrieved November 4, 2009 from http://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-Stress

TwilightBridge.com. Symptoms of Stress. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2009 from http://www.twilightbridge.com/stress/complete/4symptomsofstress.htm

Wholefitness.com. (n.d.) How to Relieve Stress. (n.d.). Retrieved November 4, 2009 from http://www.wholefitness.com/relievestress.html