A recent poll showed Americans are feeling more stress now than they did at the lowest point of the Great Recession in 2008. But there’s good news: More and more people are tuning into the idea that effective stress management is crucial… Not just for feeling your healthiest and best, but for surviving in our always plugged in, modern world.. However, some outdated ideas about stress still persist, and these misconceptions can really get in the way of you finding relief... So to help you clear your path, today we’ll be pulling back the curtain on… The Top 3 Myths About Stress Myth 1: Stress is the best motivator. Some stress is good for you, right? After all, it can help push you to get things done… Wrong. You see, we often confuse motivation (ie: positive stimulation) with stress. While both get us going, one builds us up and one quickly depletes us… In fact, research has proven that stress contributes to as much as 90% of ALL medical conditions, including the 6 leading causes of death. Conclusion: Motivation is good for you. Ongoing stress is not. Myth 2: No symptoms = no stress. Stress is pretty sneaky, and many people can’t identify (or can’t feel) the code red signs that can show up… This can be especially true if you’re masking potential warnings with drugs or alcohol. Common cognitive signs you may have missed include feeling uncertain, run down, disorganized, brain fog and difficulty concentrating. Common physical alarms include aches and pains, GI trouble (gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea), trouble sleeping, and even decreased sexual desire. Myth 3: Only major stress issues require attention. Here’s how your body works when it comes to stress: Before any big problem, early warning signs – like headaches or gas and bloating – present to get your attention. These are crucially important signals that things are getting out of hand, and should not be ignored. In other words – Don’t wait for something major to find you. Making the necessary health lifestyle changes NOW. The Truth About Effective Stress Management Many people tend to think that managing stress means cutting out everything in life that’s stressful… However, the reality is that it would be impossible to cut out all stress, and you would likely create more stress for yourself if you tried! The solution, then, is not to stop stress, but rather to find effective ways to manage it. Daily exercise and deep breathing rituals are all time-consuming but smart techniques… But with pressure and noise reaching uncharted levels, we could all use some extra help. Just Calm – the new stress support product from Joot (a Just Thrive brand) represents a revolutionary new approach to uplifting your body, mind, and soul. |