I normally drink milk when I feel so stressed. One of the main reasons why I drink milk is because I get sleepy after I drink milk. the reason why we get sleepy after drinking milk is because of tryptophan. It’s an essential amino acid. Our body does not produce it.
Then I sleep, the moment I wake up it feels so great and it rejuvenate myself from the stress I had. Sleep is one of the solutions of being stressed. It calms your mind and relaxes your heart. It is totally effective for me.
What even I find weird is the custom of sacrificing pigs before Christmas. In small villages, in my country, there is a custom on which people sacrifice pigs a few days/weeks before Christmas. Although pigs are killed all over the world for their meat I wind this practice of brutally killing a pig just before Christmas to be a strange custom. Decades ago and even centuries people had not too many food sources and pigs were one of them. They would grow them for a year and then sacrifice them in winter. For that period of time this activity must have been something natural, but for nowadays I see it as bizarre as one can imagine.
While some people waste time and energy thinking things like, "I shouldn't have to deal with this," mentally strong people know that setbacks, problems, and hardships are inevitable. When stressful situations arise, they devote their efforts into doing what they can to move forward. Even when they can't change the circumstances, they know they can always take steps to improve their lives.
2. Keep problems in proper perspective.
Rather than think that a flat tire has the power to ruin their whole day, mentally strong people keep inconveniences in proper perspective. When tempted to catastrophize a minor event — such as thinking one mistake could ruin their whole career — they respond by reframing the message they give themselves, and refuse to allow a pessimistic inner monologue to take hold.
3. Take care of physical health.
Mentally strong people recognize the importance of keeping their bodies in smooth operating condition. They recognize they won't be able to combat stress if they're worn out and running on empty. They exercise, get plenty ofsleep, and maintain a diet that keeps them healthy.
4. Choose healthy coping skills.
While some people turn to alcohol, junk food, or other unhealthy vices to help them escape stress, mentally strong people cope with discomfort in a productive manner. They allow themselves to feel uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, fear, and sadness head-on. They use healthy activities, like going for a walk or participating in a hobby, to cope with emotional pain.
5. Balance social activity with solitude.
Sometimes, in an attempt to avoid facing problems, people fill their schedules with social activities. Others deal with stress by withdrawing from friends and family. Mentally strong people strike a balance: They maintain a healthy social life even when they're stressed, but they also reserve time to be alone with their thoughts.
6.Acknowledge choices.
Stress can cause people to feel like victims of bad circumstances. Mentally strong people acknowledge that everything they do, from the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, is a choice. They're willing to say no to things they don't want to do and they accept responsibility for their behavior.
7. Look for the silver lining.
Mentally strong people don't necessarily see the world through rose-colored glasses—they have a realistic outlook—but they do look for the silver lining in tough circumstances. They recognize that good things can come from stressful situations. Rather than allowing hardship to turn them into bitter people or helpless victims, they choose to use stressful circumstances to become stronger and better.
I normally drink milk when I feel so stressed. One of the main reasons why I drink milk is because I get sleepy after I drink milk. the reason why we get sleepy after drinking milk is because of tryptophan. It’s an essential amino acid. Our body does not produce it.
Then I sleep, the moment I wake up it feels so great and it rejuvenate myself from the stress I had. Sleep is one of the solutions of being stressed. It calms your mind and relaxes your heart. It is totally effective for me.
In no particular order. If I can do all 3 simultaneously, it's the ultimate stress relief. The first and second kind of go hand in hand anyways.
What even I find weird is the custom of sacrificing pigs before Christmas. In small villages, in my country, there is a custom on which people sacrifice pigs a few days/weeks before Christmas. Although pigs are killed all over the world for their meat I wind this practice of brutally killing a pig just before Christmas to be a strange custom. Decades ago and even centuries people had not too many food sources and pigs were one of them. They would grow them for a year and then sacrifice them in winter. For that period of time this activity must have been something natural, but for nowadays I see it as bizarre as one can imagine.
Do you kill pigs to de-stress?
No, but the ones who are doing that are doing it for the meat.
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1. Accept that stress is part of life.
While some people waste time and energy thinking things like, "I shouldn't have to deal with this," mentally strong people know that setbacks, problems, and hardships are inevitable. When stressful situations arise, they devote their efforts into doing what they can to move forward. Even when they can't change the circumstances, they know they can always take steps to improve their lives.
2. Keep problems in proper perspective.
Rather than think that a flat tire has the power to ruin their whole day, mentally strong people keep inconveniences in proper perspective. When tempted to catastrophize a minor event — such as thinking one mistake could ruin their whole career — they respond by reframing the message they give themselves, and refuse to allow a pessimistic inner monologue to take hold.
3. Take care of physical health.
Mentally strong people recognize the importance of keeping their bodies in smooth operating condition. They recognize they won't be able to combat stress if they're worn out and running on empty. They exercise, get plenty ofsleep, and maintain a diet that keeps them healthy.
4. Choose healthy coping skills.
While some people turn to alcohol, junk food, or other unhealthy vices to help them escape stress, mentally strong people cope with discomfort in a productive manner. They allow themselves to feel uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, fear, and sadness head-on. They use healthy activities, like going for a walk or participating in a hobby, to cope with emotional pain.
5. Balance social activity with solitude.
Sometimes, in an attempt to avoid facing problems, people fill their schedules with social activities. Others deal with stress by withdrawing from friends and family. Mentally strong people strike a balance: They maintain a healthy social life even when they're stressed, but they also reserve time to be alone with their thoughts.
6.Acknowledge choices.
Stress can cause people to feel like victims of bad circumstances. Mentally strong people acknowledge that everything they do, from the time they wake up until the time they go to sleep, is a choice. They're willing to say no to things they don't want to do and they accept responsibility for their behavior.
7. Look for the silver lining.
Mentally strong people don't necessarily see the world through rose-colored glasses—they have a realistic outlook—but they do look for the silver lining in tough circumstances. They recognize that good things can come from stressful situations. Rather than allowing hardship to turn them into bitter people or helpless victims, they choose to use stressful circumstances to become stronger and better.