As a mental health counsellor, Arouba Kabir often&nbsp;sees clients who feel stress and anxiety have impacted their romantic relationships deeply. According to the expert, these mental health concerns have a significant impact on one's sex drive and performance. But she also comforts her patients&nbsp;by telling them the strategies they can follow to reduce or reverse&nbsp;the effects of mental health issues on their sex life.

In an interaction with WION, Arouba Kabir, mental health counsellor, wellness coach and founder of&nbsp;Enso Wellness, shared how stress and anxiety affect your sexual drive and performance. Take a look!

1. Reduced libido: Stress and anxiety&nbsp;can decrease the desire for sexual activity, leading to a decrease in your sex drive or libido. This can make it challenging for an individual to engage in sexual intimacy with their partner.

2. Erectile dysfunction and difficulties with arousal: It contributes to difficulties in achieving or maintaining an erection in males. Similarly, it can lead to difficulties with arousal, lubrication, and orgasm in females.

3. Performance anxiety: Stress and anxiety can create performance anxiety, where individuals worry about their sexual performance and fear being judged or not meeting their partner's expectations. This can further exacerbate sexual difficulties.

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4. Distraction and decreased pleasure: When you're stressed or anxious, your mind is often preoccupied with worries, making it challenging to be fully present during sexual encounters. This can lead to a decreased ability to experience pleasure and enjoy the moment.

To address the impact of stress and anxiety on your sex drive, consider the following strategies:

1. Communication: Talk openly with your partner about your feelings, concerns, and any sexual difficulties you may be experiencing. Honest communication can foster understanding, support, and collaboration in finding solutions.

2. Stress management techniques: Engage in stress-reducing activities such as exercise, meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga. These practices can help you relax and reduce overall stress levels.

3. Self-care: Prioritise self-care activities that promote relaxation, such as taking warm baths, engaging in hobbies you enjoy, getting sufficient sleep, and practising good overall health habits.

4. Seek professional help: If stress and anxiety are significantly impacting your sex drive and overall well-being, consider seeking support from a mental health professional. They can provide guidance, therapy, or techniques to manage stress and anxiety effectively.

5. Intimacy-building activities: Engage in activities that foster emotional intimacy and connection with your partner outside of sexual encounters. This can help reduce performance anxiety and strengthen the bond between you.

Remember, it's essential to be patient with yourself and your partner as you navigate the impact of stress and anxiety on your sex drive. With time, understanding, and support, it's possible to improve your sexual well-being and find a healthy balance.

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As a mental health counsellor, Arouba Kabir often sees clients who feel stress and anxiety have impacted their romantic relationships deeply. According to the expert, these mental health concerns have a significant impact on one's sex drive and performance.

As a mental health counsellor, Arouba Kabir often sees clients who feel stress and anxiety have impacted their romantic relationships deeply. According to the expert, these mental health concerns have a significant impact on one's sex drive and performance. But she also comforts her patients by telling them the strategies they can follow to reduce or reverse the effects of mental health issues on their sex life. In an interaction with WION, Arouba Kabir, mental health counsellor, wellness coach and founder of Enso Wellness, shared how stress and anxiety affect your sexual drive and performance. Take a look! 1. Reduced libido: Stress and anxiety can decrease the desire for sexual activity, leading to a decrease in your sex drive or libido. This can make it challenging for an individual to engage in sexual intimacy with their partner. 2. Erectile dysfunction and difficulties with arousal: It contributes to difficulties in achieving or maintaining an erection in males. Similarly, it can lead to difficulties with arousal, lubrication, and orgasm in females. 3. Performance anxiety: Stress and anxiety can create performance anxiety, where individuals worry about their sexual performance and fear being judged or not meeting their partner's expectations. This can further exacerbate sexual difficulties. Also read:5 most neglected dental conditions and how they can be corrected with latest in dentistry 4. Distraction and decreased pleasure: When you're stressed or anxious, your mind is often preoccupied with worries, making it challenging to be fully present during sexual encounters. This can lead to a decreased ability to experience pleasure and enjoy the moment. To address the impact of stress and anxiety on your sex drive, consider the following strategies: 1. Communication: Talk openly with your partner about your feelings, concerns, and any sexual difficulties you may be experiencing. Honest communication can foster understanding, support, and collaboration in finding solutions. 2. Stress management techniques: Engage in stress-reducing activities such as exercise, meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga. These practices can help you relax and reduce overall stress levels. 3. Self-care: Prioritise self-care activities that promote relaxation, such as taking warm baths, engaging in hobbies you enjoy, getting sufficient sleep, and practising good overall health habits. 4. Seek professional help: If stress and anxiety are significantly impacting your sex drive and overall well-being, consider seeking support from a mental health professional. They can provide guidance, therapy, or techniques to manage stress and anxiety effectively. 5. Intimacy-building activities: Engage in activities that foster emotional intimacy and connection with your partner outside of sexual encounters. This can help reduce performance anxiety and strengthen the bond between you. Remember, it's essential to be patient with yourself and your partner as you navigate the impact of stress and anxiety on your sex drive. With time, understanding, and support, it's possible to improve your sexual well-being and find a healthy balance. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Workplace stress, if not managed accurately, can result in dire potentially serious consequences. Finding a job that is not stressful is like finding a needle in a haystack. Therefore, adopting a more realistic approach entails effective management of workplace stress levels by first identifying the underlying factors. Stress triggers physical, emotional and psychological strain.&nbsp;

Workplace stress inversely impacts work quality, lessens productivity, makes the employees disengaged and also results in higher attrition rates. The workplace stress levels aggravated post-pandemic with people returning to offices and having to adhere to revised norms. A Statista survey reveals that 38 per cent of Indian employees suffer from frequent burnouts while another 38 per cent experience moderate levels of stress.&nbsp;

The most common factors that spark stress levels are excessive workloads, inadequate pay, unrealistic or unclear expectations, lack of community between colleagues, etc. Here are a few ways to battle occupational stress and foster a healthy work environment.

<h2>How management can reduce stress levels for employees?</h2>

1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Encourage transparency &amp; open communication

The major cause behind workplace stress is a hostile or negative relationship between employees and higher management. Encouraging management classes that focus on leadership skills and personal training is instrumental in driving better communication with the team. Emotional regulation and methods of conveying counter-feedback in a pragmatic way are essential to ward off unnecessary stress levels. It is essential for management to reduce the pressure of hierarchy by making themselves approachable.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Organise stress management training&nbsp;(mediation/relaxation strategies)

While some people are naturally endowed with the ability to manage high levels of stress, majority of the corporate professionals are unaware of the coping mechanisms. Therefore, it is indispensable to incorporate training wherein the staff are exposed to life skills training like time management, setting the right priorities, realistic goal setting, cultivating resilience, etc. Holistic stress management techniques include yoga, meditation, and practising mindfulness which help reduce anxiety and stave off psychological stress and burnout.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Rewards &amp; recognitions

It is crucial to acknowledge the labour that employees put in and laud their efforts to boost their motivation levels and accelerate productivity. Rewarding deserving employees helps create a healthy work environment, improves employee morale and augments work quality.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Urge employees to take periodic time-offs

Employees often fall victim to “crunching” in organisations where taking paid time offs is not a part of the workplace culture. This basically results in damaging effects on their brains which, in detrimental cases, can lead to memory loss. Thus, encouraging multiple periodic breaks helps keep stress levels at bay and enhances productivity.&nbsp;

5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Flexible work schedule

Ever since the pandemic hit the world, hybrid work culture has become the new normal. Providing employees with the option of working from anywhere eases stress levels allowing corporate professionals to maintain the perfect work-life balance. Adopting SaAS-based solutions to ensure workforce productivity amidst a flexible schedule can also prove to be effective.&nbsp;

<h2>Managing workplace stress as an employee</h2>

Identify the activities which are great stress busters for you and try to indulge in them on a daily basis. For instance, reading books, going for a run, pampering yourself with a hot cup of tea, listening to your favourite songs, etc. These bring down stress levels exponentially and keep diseases at bay.

Since work constitutes the major chunk of our day, the stress encountered at work should be dealt with utmost care. Addressing stress issues early on helps ward off debilitating health problems and results in optimal productivity in the workplace.

(Inputs by&nbsp;Delphin Varghese, Co-Founder &amp; Chief Business Officer, Adcounty India.)

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Workplace stress, if not managed accurately, can result in dire potentially serious consequences. Finding a job that is not stressful is like finding a needle in a haystack. Therefore, adopting a more realistic approach entails effective management of workplace stress levels by first identifying the underlying factors. Stress triggers physical, emotional and psychological strain. Workplace stress inversely impacts work quality, lessens productivity, makes the employees disengaged and also results in higher attrition rates. The workplace stress levels aggravated post-pandemic with people returning to offices and having to adhere to revised norms. A Statista survey reveals that 38 per cent of Indian employees suffer from frequent burnouts while another 38 per cent experience moderate levels of stress. The most common factors that spark stress levels are excessive workloads, inadequate pay, unrealistic or unclear expectations, lack of community between colleagues, etc. Here are a few ways to battle occupational stress and foster a healthy work environment. How management can reduce stress levels for employees? 1. Encourage transparency & open communication The major cause behind workplace stress is a hostile or negative relationship between employees and higher management. Encouraging management classes that focus on leadership skills and personal training is instrumental in driving better communication with the team. Emotional regulation and methods of conveying counter-feedback in a pragmatic way are essential to ward off unnecessary stress levels. It is essential for management to reduce the pressure of hierarchy by making themselves approachable. 2. Organise stress management training (mediation/relaxation strategies) While some people are naturally endowed with the ability to manage high levels of stress, majority of the corporate professionals are unaware of the coping mechanisms. Therefore, it is indispensable to incorporate training wherein the staff are exposed to life skills training like time management, setting the right priorities, realistic goal setting, cultivating resilience, etc. Holistic stress management techniques include yoga, meditation, and practising mindfulness which help reduce anxiety and stave off psychological stress and burnout. 3. Rewards & recognitions It is crucial to acknowledge the labour that employees put in and laud their efforts to boost their motivation levels and accelerate productivity. Rewarding deserving employees helps create a healthy work environment, improves employee morale and augments work quality. 4. Urge employees to take periodic time-offs Employees often fall victim to “crunching” in organisations where taking paid time offs is not a part of the workplace culture. This basically results in damaging effects on their brains which, in detrimental cases, can lead to memory loss. Thus, encouraging multiple periodic breaks helps keep stress levels at bay and enhances productivity. 5. Flexible work schedule Ever since the pandemic hit the world, hybrid work culture has become the new normal. Providing employees with the option of working from anywhere eases stress levels allowing corporate professionals to maintain the perfect work-life balance. Adopting SaAS-based solutions to ensure workforce productivity amidst a flexible schedule can also prove to be effective. Managing workplace stress as an employee Identify the activities which are great stress busters for you and try to indulge in them on a daily basis. For instance, reading books, going for a run, pampering yourself with a hot cup of tea, listening to your favourite songs, etc. These bring down stress levels exponentially and keep diseases at bay. Since work constitutes the major chunk of our day, the stress encountered at work should be dealt with utmost care. Addressing stress issues early on helps ward off debilitating health problems and results in optimal productivity in the workplace. (Inputs by Delphin Varghese, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Adcounty India.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Have you ever considered the possibility of stress being the culprit behind your irregular menstrual cycle? Well, the question is valid and the problem prevalent. WION spoke with Dr Pushpa Dahiya, head of the department&nbsp;of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences,&nbsp;Haryana, to get a deeper understanding on the connection.&nbsp;

The regular rise and fall of various hormone levels in a woman's&nbsp;body regulates the menstrual cycle. Our hormone levels are also significantly impacted by stress. In order to better understand how stress affects menstruation, let's first go through the hormonal changes that take place during the menstrual cycle.&nbsp;

The main hormonal changes include:

- A&nbsp;surge in the hormone known as follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), which directs the ovaries to start maturing eggs for ovulation.

- An increase in the hormone luteinizing hormone (LH), which instructs the ovary to release a mature egg.

- An increase in progesterone that instructs the uterus to keep its lining in place in case of an egg implantation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

- An increase in oestrogen that instructs the uterus to create its lining in the event that the egg successfully fertilises.&nbsp;

When an egg is not fertilised at the conclusion of the cycle, the levels oestrogen and progesterone naturally decline to allow for menstruation and the cycle to begin again.&nbsp;

<h2>Brain and the ovaries: Tracing the link</h2>

The brain and ovaries have a connection that governs all of these changes. The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, a tightly regulated system controlling female reproduction is responsible for this.&nbsp;

Due to the fact that these organs frequently work in tandem, medical professionals find it convenient to refer to them as one entity, explains Dr Dahiya.&nbsp;

The brain regions that cause the release of FSH and LH are the pituitary gland and hypothalamus (the control centre of your brain).

The brain communicates with the ovaries with the help of these hormones. After then, the ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone, which also provide crucial feedback to the brain.&nbsp;

However, the brain and the adrenal glands also communicate. These tiny glands, which are found close to the kidneys, are responsible for producing cortisol, a hormone released when we are stressed.&nbsp;The feedback loop between the brain and the ovaries may get disrupted when cortisol enters the equation.

Cortisol is primarily released when we are in a stressful scenario. As cortisol primes our systems for a "fight-or-flight" response, this adrenal response has played a crucial role in our evolution.&nbsp;

The human body is&nbsp;put into a "survival mode" by cortisol in a variety of ways. For instance, it speeds up our breathing and pulse rate. The blood is also directed towards our muscles.&nbsp;

The hypothalamus is also impacted by cortisol, which instructs it to stop producing the hormones that initiate the menstrual cycle.&nbsp;

In the course of our evolutionary history, this made sense because it prevented women from conceiving when their survival was in danger. But,&nbsp;our systems are unable to distinguish between stress brought on by a life-threatening situation and unpleasant circumstances in recent times.&nbsp;

“In our fast-paced world, not everyone can handle stressful situations. Moreover, each individual has a different style of handling stress. Hence, it affects the body in myriad ways,” says Dr Dahiya.&nbsp;

A condition known as hypothalamic amenorrhea may occur under extreme circumstances. In simple terms, a woman does not&nbsp;menstruate due to a problem with her&nbsp;hypothalamus in this condition, as defined by&nbsp;Cleveland Clinic.&nbsp;

The hypothalamus quits producing GnRH, a crucial hormone for menstruation. which throws off the balance of your hormones. This causes periods to be erratic or nonexistent. The&nbsp;hypothalamus may decide to go on strike (or stop&nbsp;functioning) if it senses that something is putting undue stress on your body.&nbsp;

<h2>Ways to overcome stress</h2>

Dr&nbsp;Dahiya suggests four simple steps to maintaining a healthy balance in life which would also keep the menstrual cycle in check.&nbsp;

- Pay attention to how you feel and give your mental health first priority.

- Spend some time on the activities that make you happy and content.

- Self-care methods:&nbsp;Get enough rest, consume wholesome foods, and work out frequently.

- Use mindfulness and meditation strategies.

 
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Have you ever considered the possibility of stress being the culprit behind your irregular menstrual cycle? Well, the question is valid and the problem prevalent.

Have you ever considered the possibility of stress being the culprit behind your irregular menstrual cycle? Well, the question is valid and the problem prevalent. WION spoke with Dr Pushpa Dahiya, head of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, to get a deeper understanding on the connection. The regular rise and fall of various hormone levels in a woman's body regulates the menstrual cycle. Our hormone levels are also significantly impacted by stress. In order to better understand how stress affects menstruation, let's first go through the hormonal changes that take place during the menstrual cycle. The main hormonal changes include: - A surge in the hormone known as follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), which directs the ovaries to start maturing eggs for ovulation. - An increase in the hormone luteinizing hormone (LH), which instructs the ovary to release a mature egg. - An increase in progesterone that instructs the uterus to keep its lining in place in case of an egg implantation. - An increase in oestrogen that instructs the uterus to create its lining in the event that the egg successfully fertilises. When an egg is not fertilised at the conclusion of the cycle, the levels oestrogen and progesterone naturally decline to allow for menstruation and the cycle to begin again. Brain and the ovaries: Tracing the link The brain and ovaries have a connection that governs all of these changes. The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, a tightly regulated system controlling female reproduction is responsible for this. Due to the fact that these organs frequently work in tandem, medical professionals find it convenient to refer to them as one entity, explains Dr Dahiya. The brain regions that cause the release of FSH and LH are the pituitary gland and hypothalamus (the control centre of your brain). The brain communicates with the ovaries with the help of these hormones. After then, the ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone, which also provide crucial feedback to the brain. However, the brain and the adrenal glands also communicate. These tiny glands, which are found close to the kidneys, are responsible for producing cortisol, a hormone released when we are stressed. The feedback loop between the brain and the ovaries may get disrupted when cortisol enters the equation. Cortisol is primarily released when we are in a stressful scenario. As cortisol primes our systems for a "fight-or-flight" response, this adrenal response has played a crucial role in our evolution. The human body is put into a "survival mode" by cortisol in a variety of ways. For instance, it speeds up our breathing and pulse rate. The blood is also directed towards our muscles. The hypothalamus is also impacted by cortisol, which instructs it to stop producing the hormones that initiate the menstrual cycle. In the course of our evolutionary history, this made sense because it prevented women from conceiving when their survival was in danger. But, our systems are unable to distinguish between stress brought on by a life-threatening situation and unpleasant circumstances in recent times. “In our fast-paced world, not everyone can handle stressful situations. Moreover, each individual has a different style of handling stress. Hence, it affects the body in myriad ways,” says Dr Dahiya. A condition known as hypothalamic amenorrhea may occur under extreme circumstances. In simple terms, a woman does not menstruate due to a problem with her hypothalamus in this condition, as defined by Cleveland Clinic. The hypothalamus quits producing GnRH, a crucial hormone for menstruation. which throws off the balance of your hormones. This causes periods to be erratic or nonexistent. The hypothalamus may decide to go on strike (or stop functioning) if it senses that something is putting undue stress on your body. Ways to overcome stress Dr Dahiya suggests four simple steps to maintaining a healthy balance in life which would also keep the menstrual cycle in check. - Pay attention to how you feel and give your mental health first priority. - Spend some time on the activities that make you happy and content. - Self-care methods: Get enough rest, consume wholesome foods, and work out frequently. - Use mindfulness and meditation strategies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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How you&nbsp;type on computer keyboard and move&nbsp;your mouse are indicators of how stressed you are feeling in the office, states a new study. According to an ETH Zurich study, people who are stressed move the mouse pointer more often and not precisely. They also make more mistakes when typing.&nbsp; 
 
Researchers at ETH observed 90 participants in the laboratory and performed office tasks that were as close to reality as possible for the study. The participants had to typically plan appointments or record and analyse data. They recorded the participants’ mouse and keyboard behaviour as well as their heart rates. Researchers also asked the participants several times during the experiment how stressed they felt.

The researchers are currently testing their model with data from Swiss employees who have agreed to have their mouse and keyboard behaviour as well as heart data recorded at their workplace using an app.&nbsp;

The same app also keeps an account of the subjective stress levels of employees. Results should be available by the end of the year, states the press release.&nbsp; 
 
The study though admits that checking on workplace stress and making people agree to get monitored can be tricky. “The only way people will accept and use our technology is if we can guarantee that we will anonymise and protect their data,” says psychologist Jasmine Kerr, co-author of the report.

“We want to help workers to identify stress early, not create a monitoring tool for companies.”

How you type on computer keyboard and move your mouse are indicators of how stressed you are feeling in the office, states a new study. According to an ETH Zurich study, people who are stressed move the mouse pointer more often and not precisely.

How you type on computer keyboard and move your mouse are indicators of how stressed you are feeling in the office, states a new study. According to an ETH Zurich study, people who are stressed move the mouse pointer more often and not precisely. They also make more mistakes when typing. Researchers at ETH observed 90 participants in the laboratory and performed office tasks that were as close to reality as possible for the study. The participants had to typically plan appointments or record and analyse data. They recorded the participants’ mouse and keyboard behaviour as well as their heart rates. Researchers also asked the participants several times during the experiment how stressed they felt. The researchers are currently testing their model with data from Swiss employees who have agreed to have their mouse and keyboard behaviour as well as heart data recorded at their workplace using an app. The same app also keeps an account of the subjective stress levels of employees. Results should be available by the end of the year, states the press release. The study though admits that checking on workplace stress and making people agree to get monitored can be tricky. “The only way people will accept and use our technology is if we can guarantee that we will anonymise and protect their data,” says psychologist Jasmine Kerr, co-author of the report. “We want to help workers to identify stress early, not create a monitoring tool for companies.”

Your stress level can be monitored with the way you use keyboard and mouse, says new study

April is Stress Awareness Month! Don't confuse it with International Stress Awareness Day, which is observed every year on the first Wednesday of November.&nbsp;

The month is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and cures of our modern-day stress epidemic. Health professionals consider it a time to recognise the importance of managing stress and promoting mental health.

During these 31 days, people are encouraged to&nbsp;pay special attention to how they can remain stress-free throughout their workday. And, they are advised to do these three things to make the most of Stress Awareness Month.

<ol>
	<li>Five-minute mindful meditation every day</li>
	<li>Work stress awareness plan</li>
	<li>Ecotherapy</li>
</ol>

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<h2>Five-minute mindful meditation every day</h2>

Mindfulness meditation&nbsp;is a research-proven way to reduce stress and it can improve both mental and physical health. According to several psychologists, mindfulness meditation changes our brain and biology in positive ways, improving overall well-being.

Every day, take out 5 to 15 minutes to see a guided mindfulness meditation video on apps or YouTube. If you want to see a professional, look for&nbsp;mindfulness-based therapies. I would recommend that you download a meditation app and look for a guided meditation that works best for you.

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<h2>Work stress awareness plan</h2>

According to experts, a stress awareness plan keeps work stress at bay. It involves taking short breaks during stressful schedules to mitigate stress and ensure maximum output. These short work breaks don't just lead to higher job engagement and performance but also better sleep, increased immunity, improved digestion, lower blood pressure, and increased emotional well-being. Research conducted by scientists at North Carolina State University shows the value of "Microbreaks". It recommends five minutes of stretching, walking up and down stairs, gazing out a window at nature, or snacking during workdays.

<h2>Ecotherapy</h2>

Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is the practice of being in nature to boost growth and healing. The&nbsp;therapeutic treatment involves doing outdoor activities in nature to relieve stress and improve mental well-being. From taking a walk in&nbsp;the forest to spending an afternoon on the beach, ecotherapy involves going out and&nbsp;connecting with nature and recognising the positive impact of the same.

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April is Stress Awareness Month! Don't confuse it with International Stress Awareness Day, which is observed every year on the first Wednesday of November. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and cures of our modern-day stress epidemic.

April is Stress Awareness Month! Don't confuse it with International Stress Awareness Day, which is observed every year on the first Wednesday of November. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and cures of our modern-day stress epidemic. Health professionals consider it a time to recognise the importance of managing stress and promoting mental health. During these 31 days, people are encouraged to pay special attention to how they can remain stress-free throughout their workday. And, they are advised to do these three things to make the most of Stress Awareness Month. Five-minute mindful meditation every day Work stress awareness plan Ecotherapy Also read: Exclusive: Can you use scrub if you have active acne? Dermatologist answers Five-minute mindful meditation every day Mindfulness meditation is a research-proven way to reduce stress and it can improve both mental and physical health. According to several psychologists, mindfulness meditation changes our brain and biology in positive ways, improving overall well-being. Every day, take out 5 to 15 minutes to see a guided mindfulness meditation video on apps or YouTube. If you want to see a professional, look for mindfulness-based therapies. I would recommend that you download a meditation app and look for a guided meditation that works best for you. Also read: Summer skincare routine for those living in hot cities like Delhi, Mumbai: Don't miss tips from dermatologist Work stress awareness plan According to experts, a stress awareness plan keeps work stress at bay. It involves taking short breaks during stressful schedules to mitigate stress and ensure maximum output. These short work breaks don't just lead to higher job engagement and performance but also better sleep, increased immunity, improved digestion, lower blood pressure, and increased emotional well-being. Research conducted by scientists at North Carolina State University shows the value of "Microbreaks". It recommends five minutes of stretching, walking up and down stairs, gazing out a window at nature, or snacking during workdays. Ecotherapy Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is the practice of being in nature to boost growth and healing. The therapeutic treatment involves doing outdoor activities in nature to relieve stress and improve mental well-being. From taking a walk in the forest to spending an afternoon on the beach, ecotherapy involves going out and connecting with nature and recognising the positive impact of the same. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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