1. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE Exercise: When experiencing stress, the idea of being in stressful situation may cloud the mind and overall inhibit one’s productivity. Physical activity not only provides benefits to physical well being but it also improves one cognitive condition, which can lead to a reduction in stress levels. Being active helps the brain produce endorphins, a natural chemical found in the brain that is known as the "natural painkiller"for the body. The production of endorphins not only assist the body’s physical well being but additionally improves the body 's sleep which is an important aspect in relieving stress. When the body expresses fatigue, its very difficult to cope with a stressful task and be productive. Engaging in physical activity will make you more alert and focused, overall improving productivity when it comes to completing tasks. How Can You Implement Daily Physical Activity? sports-1050966_1280As university students, we are invariably engaged in the activities of completing homework, assignment, and studying for exams. Having such a busy schedule may have you questioning how are you going to find time to exercise. Engaging in physical activity doesn’t necessarily mean having to go to the gym, and doesn’t have to involved taking hours out of your day. Physical activity can be done in the convenience of your own home and just fifteen minutes of physical activity can be effective. Listed below are convenient ways to incorporate 15
Physical activity can be of therapeutic use as it encourages individuals to relieve their stressors by expending their energy into something positive. In addition, physical activity induces normal sleep and allows patients to channel any frustrations of sorts. Being able to respond to stress by regulating and increasing resilience to stress is optimal to health. (Hegberg & Tone, 2014) Mental health nurses can educate patients and collaborate on therapeutic and recreational activities. Although exercise is the least suggested health promotion despite numerous research bases on its effectiveness, nevertheless it plays a vast role. Physical activity allows one to get distracted thus alleviating boredom or anxiety. It is considered a healthy way
Healthy lifestyle is basically a term which means adopting all the healthcare activity in your daily life. Also being healthy means following a healthy diet, regular workout and other healthcare activities. There are some advantages to living with a healthy lifestyle such as looking and feeling good, avoiding many diseases. Eating healthy food is considered to be the most important approach to leading a healthy lifestyle. There are many steps in the proceess of being in a healthy lifestyle.
Physical activity is able to shift neurons in your brain from a revved, stressed state-more vulnerable to dangerous cardiac rhythms and heart attacks-to a relaxed state.
Since 1990s, many scientists agree that exercise has positive impacts on people’s physical health and mental health (SIME WE, 1987). From Morgan and O’Connor’s research, people can reduce stress and state anxiety by doing physical activities; also gain emotional pleasure from the process (Morgan and O’Connor, 1988). Later in 1997, Landers states that physical activities can reduce people depression after weeks of regular and routine exercise. In addition, people can benefit from more
What great way to stay lean and healthy as a family but this summer time! Our busy schedules and hectic lifestyle have spawn unhealthy living habits that start at the very center of our homes. Instead of getting physically active out there, families today have evolved their lives around their TV and couch. Gone were the days when the family go out for a camping trip or a nice fun run. Is there still hope? Physical fitness is very important as it keeps your body moving, improving your overall stamina, flexibility and strength. Having a sedentary lifestyle exposes you to the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or high blood pressure - not to mention obesity. Being inactive for a long period of time can really do damage to your body and mind. Experts suggest that even 30 minutes of physical activity during the day can improve your health and it doesn 't have to mean costly visits to the gym. How to Stay Fit and Healthy as a Family 1. Find an Activity that You 'll All Love The biggest challenge here is to have a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy, from kids to adults. This summer, you can book your schedule for swimming, sailing, camping, hiking, or joining a fun run. Anything that keeps you moving! 2. Give Your Home a DIY Involve your kids in a makeover of your home this summer by assigning them fun and easy-to-do household chores. You may try redecorating your home or arranging your lawn. 3. Go Outdoors Nothing beats a great time outdoors, where even a
According to ULifeline, “stress is a burst of energy that basically advises you on what to do. In small doses, stress has many advantages. For instance, stress can help you meet daily challenges and motivates you to reach your goals. In fact, stress can help you accomplish tasks more efficiently. It can even boost memory… [And] help to fortify the immune system.”
There is really no definite explanation for what a happy and healthy life consists of. People may create a list of qualities that one desires for a “good” life, though many may come from a bad source. Profound philosophers Jean Kazez and Chris Heathwood developed both subjective and objective theories to help define the true meaning of a substantial life. Jean Kazez was responsible for the objective view of well being, where life requires fundamental goods or necessities for a good life. On the other hand, Chris Heathwood explained in a subjective view that satisfying your desires will promote well being. In the movie, D’Jango Unchained, two black men, Stephen and D’Jango, experienced contrasting lives and confronted each other at the end of the movie. During the time period the movie transpires in, it was extremely rare for a black man to have a “good” life. Most black people were made into slaves, but both Stephen and D’Jango had better lives. Stephen had a bad quality of life, and D’Jango aspired to live a “good” life based on the objective and subjective views of well being.
What is wellness? “Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy life. Wellness is also a process for change and growth” (Health Topic – What is wellness?). To have acceptable wellness you should have an equal amount of social, emotional/mental, and physical health. I, myself, believe that I have an okay wellness, I mean not like full wellness but just enough to pass I'll say. But how am I living in wellness?
The Dining Hall at State University is bustling with kids in sweatshirts and pajama pants. The make-your-own Belgian waffle line is long and students are complaining about the lack of forks. Phrases like “I got wicked smashed last night,” and “I really need a cup of coffee” can be heard around the tables. It’s typical Sunday morning on campus.
A way one can manage stress is to build their physical reserves. This includes exercise for cardiovascular fitness three to four times a week (moderate, prolonged rhythmic exercise is best, such as walking, swimming, cycling, or jogging), eat well-balanced, nutritious meals, maintain your ideal weight, avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and other stimulants, mix leisure with work, take breaks and get away when you can, get enough sleep, and finally be as consistent with your sleep schedule as possible.
How does healthy eating affect your life? Many people really pay attention to the food they put in their bodies, until we get sick and need medical attention. I know that many of us love to eat fast food, but it catches up with us in the long run. While eating healthy would stop you from getting sick, and lower the cost of health care, healthy eating can enrich your body and prevent you from getting high doctor bills.
Staying healthy and eating right is a lifestyle that many people should consider. A juicy hamburger from McDonalds dripping with special sauce topped with cheese is not exactly considered a healthy meal. Our society today is busy and on the go at all times. It is so much easier to stop and get fast food and then continue on. However, we should stop and think; is it really worth it to not eat right and exercise?
Stress is always fraught in life. Having a stress free life is impossible, but having a stress free day is possible through running. The calming noises of ambient sounds of nature and the “pitter patter” of one’s footsteps seem to have a calming effect. I have had days where my stress has driven me over the edge, and there is only one way I can get rid of it, running. Anger and stress fuel me as I race out the door and release it throughout the next hour. My heart pumps rapidly as I take off down the road. My lungs find a rhythm of breathing and I can feel the anger slowly leaving my body like a pulse from each slap of a foot. According to howtobefit.com, “After 20 minutes of exercise the brain starts releasing epinephrine and endorphins into the system, which lower tension and help stress stabilization.” So for only twenty minutes a day one can begin to relieve stress from something that can usually cause stress.
Relaxation is necessary in one’s day to day active life. A person must work hard but his energy is limited, and if he spends too much of it he will soon feel tired. Even a machine cannot work for a long time at a stretch and it is given rest at regular intervals, otherwise it gets out of order. To move out of our daily hectic schedule life or more specific to relax, we need to perform several activities of our choice to get relax, which also provide amusement, benefit to us. Some of them that I follow are dancing, swimming and watching movies or watching Television.
Comparing recent studies shows that there may be a link between exercises and reducing stress levels, there are a lot of disagreements with the duration and types of exercise that