Managing Stress And Understanding Stress Triggors

Today, we're surrounded by many little stressors all adding to our inability to rest mentally and physically. There will always be times in our lives when we will be faced with major stressors: the loss of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, loss of a job, a major illness, etc. These things will come and go. It is how we manage the day today small stressors that matter the most, however.

Some of the minor stressors we typically encounter include:

1. Overloaded work schedule
2. Credit Card Debt
3. New Family
4. New Marriage
5. New House
6. Job Instability
7. Aging Parents
8. Micro-managing supervisor

The list goes on and one. Many times, what may be stressful for one person mya not be stressful at all to another. Some of us thrive on meeting deadlines at the last minute, while others shreek at the idea of a looming deadline.

It's important to judge for ourselves what makes us stressful. Notice what your triggers are. Here are some of the common triggers:

1. Increased heartrate
2. Sweating
3. Anxiety
4. Sinking feeling in the stomach
5. Nausea
6. Muscle Tension
7. Shallow breathing
8. Feeling of hopelessness or helplessness
9. Anxiousness

These are just some of the triggers. Others may have a tendency to overeat, drink heavily, or whatever may be their triggers. Again, learning what your normal behavior is will help you determine when you are becoming "stressed out" and effectively manage your stress.

Around the internet, there's shortage of relaxation music if you do a few searches.

Relaxation music can be used in so many ways. I tend to use relaxation music while taking a not often enough bath (before you think anything..I normally take showers), while driving, during meditation, and while trying to manage anger or disappointment.

Relaxation music is a great inexpensive way to pull yourself back into the present moment, guide you into a peaceful space, and help you breath more deeply. Deep breathing is perhaps one of the best things we can do for ourselves in order to help mentally and physically calm ourselves.

Check out the below links as you start or continue your search for relaxation music: