{"id":78097,"date":"2022-08-28T11:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=78097"},"modified":"2025-10-03T12:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:00:24","slug":"stress-management-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/stress-management-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Stress Management Methods to Keep You Relaxed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you feel stressed? What are some stress management methods to help you stay relieved?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Burnout<\/em> by Amelia and Emily Nagoski gives great advice on managing stress. Their four techniques are specifically geared toward women, but really they can help anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at these stress management methods so you can see a positive change in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This article is part of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/hub\/personal-life\/health\/mental\/stress-guide\/\">Shortform\u2019s guide to stress<\/a>. If you like what you read here, there\u2019s plenty more to check out in the guide!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-manage-your-stressor-s\"><strong>How to Manage Your Stressor<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors explain that stressors are stimuli that indicate danger. For women, <strong>stressors tend to be things like patriarchal standards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/impossible-expectations\/\">unrealistic expectations<\/a>, and self-doubt\u2014things that indicate your potential to fail yourself or others.<\/strong> But with four stress management methods, you can overcome these stressors and lead a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They elaborate that there are two main types of stressors: controllable and uncontrollable. Controllable stressors are things like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/overcoming-self-doubt\/\">self-doubt<\/a> or health issues\u2014there are steps you can take to eliminate these types of stressors. Uncontrollable stressors are things like misogyny or external barriers that hinder your ability to meet goals or expectations\u2014no matter what you do, you can\u2019t eliminate them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Adding to the authors\u2019 classifications of stressors as controllable and uncontrollable, <a href=\"https:\/\/humanstress.ca\/stress\/what-is-stress\/stressors\/\">experts have proposed other ways to categorize stressors that may be helpful. <\/a>First, they classify stressors as either physiological or psychological. Physiological stressors are things that put strain on your body, such as overexertion, pain, or injury. Psychological stressors are events, situations, people, or anything that you interpret negatively\u2014for example, losing your job. Second, they classify stressors as either absolute or relative. Absolute stressors are things that anyone would interpret as stressful, like natural disasters. Relative stressors are things that some people might interpret as a stressor but others wouldn\u2019t, like paying taxes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors recommend a few stress management methods that will help you overcome both types of stressors. If the stressor is <em>controllable<\/em>, you can either make a plan to overcome it or change your expectations and measures of success. If the stressor is <em>uncontrollable<\/em>, you can either find value in the barriers that are hindering your progress or accept that some goals and expectations are unattainable and move on. Let\u2019s explore each technique in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-1-make-a-plan\">Technique #1: Make a Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors explain that stressors emerge from the realization that we might fail in some way. <strong>But if your stressor is controllable, you can overcome it by devising a plan that will ensure you meet your goal<\/strong>. Coming up with a plan will show your brain that your goal is possible, and the threat of failure (the stressor) will go away. The authors recommend doing this by analyzing the problem that\u2019s hindering your progress or success and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-brainstorm-effectively\/\">brainstorming<\/a> solutions to that problem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-2-change-your-perception-of-success\">Technique #2: Change Your Perception of Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors explain that sometimes we set unrealistic time expectations for ourselves and our slower-than-expected progress can be a stressor. <strong>When you\u2019re making slow progress due to unrealistic time expectations, redefine your expectations and perceptions of success. <\/strong>If you give yourself a more realistic time frame and celebrate small successes along the way, your goal will seem more attainable, the incremental feelings of accomplishment will keep you motivated, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-fear-of-failure\/\">fear of failure<\/a> will diminish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you might have the unrealistic expectation to lose 10 pounds in one month but only lose two pounds. In this situation,<strong> <\/strong>create a more realistic time expectation (like losing five pounds in two months), and celebrate the smaller successes you\u2019ve made along the way (like sticking to your regular workout routine for two weeks straight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-3-value-the-barriers\">Technique #3: Value the Barriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, stressors are uncontrollable barriers that slow our progress toward a goal and make us feel like we might never succeed. In these situations, the authors a third stress management method of finding value in the barrier\u2014<strong>consider the lessons you might be able to learn from the experience or how it might help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-as-a-person\/\">grow as a person<\/a><\/strong>. If you find value in the barrier, your brain will stop viewing it as a stressor. Instead, it\u2019ll be an added bonus on your journey toward your goal and empower you to push forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, working with a misogynistic person can be frustrating and can slow your progress when working together. Oftentimes, stressors like these are uncontrollable\u2014you can\u2019t change the other person\u2019s personality and biases, but you <em>can<\/em> learn to value the lessons you learn from your interactions with them. Maybe their misogynistic behavior has helped you increase your conflict management skills or your ability to stay calm in frustrating situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technique-4-consider-moving-on\">Technique #4: Consider Moving On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors explain that <strong>some goals are simply unattainable and that it\u2019s unhealthy to hang on to them. Instead, you need to let go and move on.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t utilize this stress management method, you\u2019re likely to get stuck in a painful in-between area where you want something that you know isn\u2019t possible and continue to make futile attempts to reach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, imagine you have a naturally slender build but want the curvy figure you see all over social media. After nearly a year of working out, you realize that this image isn\u2019t attainable for your body type. In this situation, let go of the impossible goal and stop pointlessly over-exerting yourself to reach it. Instead, the authors recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/compassion-for-yourself\/\">practicing self-compassion<\/a>, which we\u2019ll discuss in the following section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel stressed? What are some stress management methods to help you stay relieved? 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