There are different ways to relieve both mental and physical stress.
The first step is to identify the moments in which you feel the stress.
In the agenda of self-monitoring of blood glucose, we must mark "days of stress." With this you can identify and determine the moments of stress and whether it is causing the sugar to rise or fall or if it does not affect.
Identify Stress
There are different ways to relieve both mental and physical stress. The first step is to identify the moments in which one feels stress and write down in the notebook where the daily recording of blood glucose is taken, such as DIA DE ESTRÉS. Can determine if the stress has any effect on blood glucose, either by increasing it, decreasing it or not having any effect on it. The effect of stress on blood glucose, in general, is always the same no matter what the type of stress This is important information when starting stress management.
Stress management techniques
Different techniques in stress management help combat the effect of stress on both the body and the mind. Managing physical stress is directed at making changes in the body (such as relaxing muscle tension). Managing mental stress is focused on making changes in emotions and feelings such as sadness, and unhappiness for peace and optimism. For best results, a plan should be developed that includes both methods.
We suggest testing the following stress management techniques.
- Beauty Salon
- Breathing exercises
- Relaxation
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Feedback.
Exercise
A long-term exercise program that includes activities such as walking, swimming, running, or playing outdoor sports will be better for reducing stress than short exercises. Starting with an exercise routine is simpler than you might think.
Breathing exercises
Below are some breathing exercises that will help reduce stress. You can practice anywhere, and at any time, you just need to relax.
- While you are sitting or lying down, put one hand on your stomach and the other on your chest.
- Close your eyes.
- Inhale deeply through the nose counting to three.
- Exhale deeply with the bulb counting to five.
- Continue for one to five minutes.
You should feel that the hand on the stomach moves up and down, while the hand on the chest does not move. You should practice breathing exercises any time you feel stressed. It can help you visualize problems differently.
