Stress is absolutely everywhere! Well things that cause people to stress anyway. The main causes are often money problems, uncertain job security, being overworked, rude people, road rage and traffic, conflict, relationship complications and the one most of us deal with on a daily basis – KIDS! When you have kids how can you not feel stressed at some point? Wagner knows and understands that everyone can feel stressed; they know it doesn’t matter if you’re a man, woman, teenager, mother or father – sometimes you just need that extra bit of help to relax which is why they have a wide range of products to assist. Stress can cause physical, mental and emotional side effects. Headaches, high blood pressure, chest pain and trouble sleeping are common physical results of stress. It can cause anxiety, depression and irritability along with over eating, under eating and social withdrawal. Some people just don’t know how to deal with stress and it builds and ultimately causes them to become distressed which is an even greater cause for concern. Seek help before it reaches this point; please.
I personally find that when I am feeling particularly stressed it is the appetite, irritability and the sleep that is most effected. It is a horrible cycle really, the kids stress you out from their fighting, complaining, whinging, etc. and then you get frustrated at them because you’re stressed. There are however some very simple things you can do to help relieve or even avoid stress.
- Go for a walk and clear your head, the fresh air will do wonders for you.
- Slow down! Don’t rush through everything, take time to enjoy life.
- Breathe – Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
- Ask for help. It sounds so easy and yet many people think they can’t.
- Turn up the music. Sing and dance it out. (You’ll also be getting some exercise!)
- Do something for YOU! Get a massage, have your hair done, see a movie, etc.
- LAUGH!! Laughter is quite simply the best medicine and it’s free.
Wagner is currently running a campaign to make people more aware of their stress levels. Pop over and take the stress test here. Oh and just as an extra benefit for liking the Wagner Facebook page and taking the stress test you will go into the draw to win an absolutely amazing prize – well actually 1 of 11 amazing prizes! Major prize is a weekend away for 2 to the all-inclusive Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat on the Gold Coast, with return economy airfares; or 1 in 10 Endota Spa vouchers valued at $110. How could you possibly be stressed after winning one of those prizes? Once you’ve done the test I would love you to let them and Mad Mummas readers know how you did. Come back and leave a comment – share the love!
This is a sponsored post for Wagner Health and Digital Parents Collective.