Tension Takes

Stress may be a part of life but your natural state can have serious negative effects on your health.

This can be hard to avoid in a world in which we are constantly on the go.

We've got a lot of luxuries, but not a lot of lifestyle any more.

If you're under a constant state of low-level stress the effect it has on your body is huge.

A lot of people will start snacking and not focus on their diet.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best defense you have against stress.

How to fight it

• Understand what situations make you feel stressed
• Understand what situations you can and cannot control
• Prepare for stressful events by thinking about the future
• Keep yourself healthy with good nutrition, exercise and regular relaxation
• Do happy things every day
• Consider the bigger picture when dealing with day-to-day stress
• Do one thing at a time
• Turn off the computer, switch off your mobile and have a relaxing bath or go for a massage

When those stressful times come along you can cope with them a lot better.

The key is to take it slow if you need to lessen the stress in your life.