{"id":82009,"date":"2022-11-06T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=82009"},"modified":"2022-11-07T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T18:36:36","slug":"ways-to-deal-with-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/ways-to-deal-with-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Healthy Ways to Deal With Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the best ways to deal with stress? How can you prevent everyday stress from spiraling into anxiety and burnout? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/healthy-coping-mechanisms-for-stress\/\">how to cope with stress<\/a> effectively is an important skill for a fast-paced modern life. If you&#8217;re unable to tame your stress, you&#8217;ll constantly be living in a fight-or-flight state, which is bad for your mental health. Being chronically stressed is also associated with developing life-threatening conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this in mind, here are three ways you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-be-more-resilient\/\">build resilience<\/a> to buffer yourself against stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-connect-with-others\">1. <strong>Connect With Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-first-way\/\">The first way<\/a> to deal with stress is to engage with others. McGonigal claims a threat response is more likely when you feel isolated in a stressful situation. To prime yourself for tend-and-befriend<em> <\/em>responses, consider the following strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-to-help-others\"><strong>Choose to Help Others&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be something small, like listening to a problem or being present for somebody during a difficult time. Studies show that generosity satisfies our reward centers and helps us cope with our own stress better. In one study, participants felt less time-constrained at work when they used some of their time to help others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Although helping others can help you cope with stress, there may be a limit to <em>how much<\/em> help you should give, whether at work or in your off time. One study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/greatergood.berkeley.edu\/article\/item\/stressed_out_try_helping_out#:~:text=Helping%20more%20didn't%20necessarily,helped%20at%20more%20modest%20levels.\">people who helped others with favors like running errands or watching another person\u2019s children for more than 80 hours per year were slightly less resilient to stress<\/a> than those who helped a moderate amount. So, don\u2019t feel bad if you\u2019re not able to help others out all the time. A little bit of help every now and then is still good for those you\u2019re helping <em>and<\/em> it can benefit your health.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-a-common-good\"><strong>Focus on a Common Good&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you focus on a goal that aligns with the common good of your family or community, you feel a part of something bigger than yourself. McGonigal claims that you\u2019ll be just as motivated as if you were striving for your own gain, but your motivation will be less draining because it\u2019s not selfish and isolating. Rather, contributing to a greater mission or community helps you build <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/supportive-relationships\/\">supportive relationships<\/a> with people and leads to a greater sense of meaning and happiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Like McGonigal, the author of <em>Meditations <\/em>claims that acting for the common good connects you to something bigger than yourself\u2014that is, all of humanity. According to the ancient Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/meditations\/books-4-6#do-your-duty\">serving others is essential to a good life because by serving others, you act according to reason<\/a>. Reason is a natural, common law shared by all humans. This common law of reason unites us as common citizens. Because citizens of the same community should support each other, humans\u2014united by our reason\u2014should support each other.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-normalize-stress\"><strong>Normalize Stress&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/eckhart-tolle-relationships-how-to-be-present\/\">connect with others<\/a>, McGonigal recommends normalizing stress by increasing your awareness of other people\u2019s struggles. Practice this by constantly recognizing that the people you\u2019re interacting with have their own struggles. Next, realize there are many people in the world who feel just like you do. Embrace this invisible community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Not only are there countless people who are likely struggling with a similar kind of stress as you at this very moment, but there are probably people who\u2019ve faced situations similar to yours throughout history. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/discipline-equals-freedom\/1-page-summary\"><em>Discipline Equals Freedom<\/em><\/a>, the author discusses <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/discipline-equals-freedom\/1-page-summary#broaden-your-perspective-on-challenging-situations\">a thought exercise that inspired him to gain confidence and persevere when he felt overwhelmed<\/a> during war: He imagined soldiers throughout history who had gone through difficulties similar to what he was experiencing or worse.&nbsp;<br>Adopting this method, consider historical examples that relate to the kind of stress you\u2019re experiencing. For example, if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/new-mother\/\">new mother<\/a> struggling to keep up with the exhausting demands of a child, imagine the trials that new mothers faced when traveling the Oregon Trail. This might inspire strength and help you feel less alone in your suffering.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-be-more-open-about-your-own-stress\">2. <strong>Be More Open About Your Own Stress\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you struggle with something that you wish people were more open about, initiate this change by personally discussing it more. For example, if you struggle with anxiety, admit when you\u2019re feeling anxious to people you trust, or start a social media group that discusses anxiety. Not only will you help others by opening up about your struggles, but offering support will lead to reciprocation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Counselors say that <a href=\"https:\/\/anxiety-stresscenter.com\/normalizing-an-emotional-response-to-stress\/\">people hesitate to be open about their stress because they\u2019re afraid that their symptoms aren\u2019t common and that people will judge them<\/a> if they share their experience. However, your response to stress is natural. By being open about it, you\u2019ll likely receive support. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable being open with the people around you, you can always talk to a counselor about your stress.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-remember-your-values\">3. <strong>Remember Your Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to McGonigal, one of the best ways to deal with stress is to keep your highest values present in your thoughts to help put your stress into context and transform it into something meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, McGonigal recommends putting a reminder of your values on a bracelet or keychain, or writing about it. For example, if your highest value is your family, consider making a bracelet that lists your family\u2019s names or putting a picture of them on the lock screen of your phone.&nbsp;(Shortform note: Psychologists suggest that orienting yourself with your values or your \u201creason why\u201d can help you endure discomfort. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/get-out-your-mind\/201802\/how-take-action-when-you-don-t-wanna#:~:text=focus%20on%20taking%20action%20for%20whatever,matters.%20It%20can%20be%20a%20huge%20source\">To find an effective \u201cwhy,\u201d don\u2019t base it on expectations, public approval, or guilt<\/a>. Instead, choose something that feels truly meaningful to <em>you<\/em>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the best ways to deal with stress? How can you prevent everyday stress from spiraling into anxiety and burnout? Knowing how to cope with stress effectively is an important skill for a fast-paced modern life. 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