Stress Management
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Stress is inevitable, but it can be managed. Many people decide to manage their stress in a negative manner by smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, eating lots of food, and performing other unhealthy habits.
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Physical activity is a great way to manage stress in a positive manner. There is a strong relationship between stress and physical activity, as "even a medium amount of daily physical activity can help to prevent as well as improve general physical and mental well‐being, including stress level" (Schultchen et al., 2019)
Physical Activity Options and Benefits
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The benefits of physical activity not only include stress management, but "it will decrease your risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer, cardiovascular problems, body satisfaction and self‐esteem" (Schultchen et al., 2019)
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There are many options for physical activity:
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Walking
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Running
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Weight lifting
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Yoga
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Cycling
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Playing sports
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Physical activity does not need to be done in the gym. Physical activity can be performed through daily tasks, such as gardening and house cleaning.