Some people react better to stress than others. Some people manage to adapt in time to the daily rush, others are more fragile and can’t keep up, their body protesting against stress in different ways.

Here are some stressful situations that you might have considered to be normal in your life and might not have thought they might cause you so much trouble:

- Marriage unhappiness - Job unhappiness - Unemployment

- Hiding secrets

- Family members that are ill

- Addictions that are kept hidden

- Fears that keep your mind busy all the time

- Promises you make, but you can’t honor

These are only a few of the stressful causes that can get your organism down. Luckily there are methods you can apply to keep stress away from you.

Lets start with eight!

1. Exercise regularly.

Working your body can help you relax and keep your mind away from the daily problems. You can try a sport you enjoy, starting from stretching, jogging, swimming, dancing or biking. As Romans used to say: Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body).

2. Enjoy music.

The proper music can help your body and mind relax as nothing else can do it better. Music is also used as a form of therapy in clinics. Music is a powerful tool if used properly. Do not choose to listen to rock of pop if you want to relax. It is true that you might enjoy this music, but you won’t certainly achieve relaxation this way. There are special CDs with relaxing music that will help you get rid of stress.

3. Long hot baths.

Women will enjoy this for sure. Taking a long hot bath using relaxation essential oils can help a lot. You can try this with your life partner too, this way refreshing your personal life a little bit if you think things are not as they used to be in the beginning of your relationship.

4. Try Siberian Ginseng.

This is a special plant that helps the body fight better against stress. There are pills that contain this plant, making it easier for you to offer it to your body. Use only Siberian ginseng and not the American ginseng as this plant can affect your menstruation’s regularity.

5. Eat right.

During stressful periods of time our body generally consumes nutrients faster and this can take us to major deficiencies and problems. Try to eat regularly in a CALM atmosphere. Eat foods that are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. Magnesium and selenium are also good for fighting stress. Even though it might help you with your work, coffee should be reduced. Alcohol intake should be limited too. Fruits and vegetables are of a major help in stressful situations, so do not avoid eating them.

6. Think about yourself too.

In a lot of cases stress affects people that ignore their problems and try to resolve other people’s issues. My advice would be to get a little bit more detached from these people who steal your energy and start thinking about yourself too. You have the right to enjoy your life without having to worry about other people.

7. Positive Reinforcement

Thinking positive thoughts, saying them outloud, surrounding yourself with a positive environment... nice pictures, flowers, things you like and colors that are soothing...pastels are best.

8.Get enough sleep!

Sleep depravation is one of the worst things we can do to our bodies. The best time for your body to rejuvenate is between 11pm and 2am so if you go to bed at midnight you are missing some rejuvenating time. Also at the minimum six hours is needed to feel rested. And oversleeping is not good...it depletes our energy.

Anthony Fenech is the owner of Titan Training. He is a Can Fit certified personal trainer. He manages Bigtyme Fitness and is a nutritional consultant with Popeye’s Supplements Orangeville. He can be reached at 519 217-6462 or check out www.titantraininggear. com.