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Sudden changes in life circumstances can create a stressful situation. The experience of stress is influenced by the relationship between the situation and the assessment of one's own capacity to control the situation. If we judge that our capabilities are not sufficient, we feel it as a distress.<\/strong> But not all stress is negative, there is also so-called positive stress, which increases our work motivation, forces us into creativity and efficiency. A stressful situation can also save our lives by allowing us a quick, instinctive reaction. Stress can also be induced by excessive boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The situation is not always as negative as we estimate it.<\/strong> Our experience is the result of our interpretation of what is happening. The feeling of stress is most importantly influenced by our assessment, which is highly subjective. Therefore, people can react very differently in similar situations. This is due to different life experiences that have shaped the pathways in our brains. Don't be too hard on yourself, don't judge yourself or compare yourself to others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Physical signs of stress are fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, digestive problems, back pain, sleeping disorders, and frequent respiratory infections. We can also feel inner tension, nervousness, problems with concentration, sadness and depression, insecurity, loss of our sense of humour. When a person is coping with stress, we can notice it through his behaviour - biting nails, shouting, crying, cursing, overeating, pushing people away\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is important not to suppress our feelings.<\/strong> We need to recognize them and try to be as aware of them as possible. It is also important that we learn how to manage our emotional and physical responses. We can learn calming down techniques , which helps us to handle the stress. That helps us to reduce the strength and intensity of our stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do to help yourself?<\/summary>
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First you need to try to calm down, and then get to know your own experiencing of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Breathing and stretching exercises<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take a deep breath, exhale. Breathe, stand upright and straight. Ask yourself: \u201cWhat is going on with me, how do I feel? What kind of thoughts are in my head?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accept your feelings as they are. They are a part of you. Observe them, stay with them for a few moments, even if it is uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turn your attention back to breathing. Commit to each inhalation and exhalation. Be fully present, breathing helps you to stay in the present moment and feel safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a few moments, bring your awareness to your body and posture. Observe how your breath feels in your nose, your lungs, your stomach. Imagine the oxygen flowing through your body, reaching every single cell. Breathe. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How do you experience stress?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a piece of paper and answer the questions. If you are familiar with your stress, you can take away its power. Being aware of your responses can help you to determine whether the current situation is stressful for you. And when you do find yourself in a stressful situation, you can recognize it and make a change or find some support and help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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