We must keep this in mind that these techniques are just a small part of a bigger and more comprehensive program for stress that is overall stress management. These techniques if used single may not benefit us more than when used in combination with other techniques. Keep these two important points in mind before starting with this program
1. There are physiological changes that may result due to these techniques; therefore anyone taking medicines on a daily basis should not go beyond their comfortable level of the exercise.
2. People with disease conditions like high blood pressure, or any heart diseases must consult their doctor prior to starting this regime.
It’s best to try each of these techniques first to determine which one is comfortable with your system and then decide accordingly which one to stick to on regular basis. There is no scientific way to calculate and analyze which technique has maximum benefit.
Technique 1 for stress management:
Meditation:
This is the exercise of the mind that is aimed to get control of your attention or focus rather than being the victim of the environmental factors that are generally unpredictable. Do this exercise in a quiet place. This technique normally involves a set of breathing exercises.
Technique 2.for stress management
Progressive relaxation:
This technique causes relaxation of nerves and muscles. It happens through contraction and relaxation of a group of muscles that on regular use progresses onto the other parts. This technique is best for people who are suffering from migraine and also stressful headache, as its regular use provides tremendous relief to such patients over a period of time.
Technique 3 for stress management
Autogenic training
In this technique a series of exercises are carried out to bring warmth as well as feeling of heaviness in the torso and limbs. These exercises can be done while lying down and also in sitting position. Different images are also used in this program.
Technique 4 for stress management:
Biofeedback
In this technique certain instruments as well as some machines are used to trace movements of the body that is further used to examine how to control them. This technique is used along with other relaxation techniques.
Whichever technique you choose, you must practice it religiously with proper environment, posture, at the right time, and at the recommended frequency. Follow a proper routine and in no time you will reap the fruits of your labor. Always bear this in mind that above mentioned stress management techniques are only simple tools to combat stress and are part of a bigger program for stress management. You can do only one of them or do two to three of them depending entirely on you and the comfort level you have. Else, you will build more stress for yourself than you plan to get rid off.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
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