There are many things in life we can identify that cause stress; finances, schedules, illnesses and work. We know that stress can be a contributing factor to poor health. Studies find that it is not limited to the BIG stressors in our lives, the MILD stressors have also been found to pose long-term problems when it comes to health.
To help you identify what may be sneaking in as a stressor in your life, here is a list of some of the smaller issues you may not realize are bothering you.
- Going to bed too late - the longer you put off your bedtime, the more likely you are to have negative thoughts, worries and low mood swings. It is recommended to start winding down and relaxing at least 2 hours before you plan on going to bed. Sit down and relax, read, unplug from technology and just keep things simple.
- Not telling the truth - even the little white lie can interfere with quality mental health, physical well-being and even cause stomach issues.
- Caffeine - We use caffeine as a stimulant, a way to perk up when we are tired. Unfortunately, we exceed the recommended intake of caffeine by doing so. Too much caffeine elevates anxiety, adrenaline, cortisol and blood pressure which actually can make us more sensitive to every day stressors.
- Alcohol - What we may think of as a way to relax, actually can stimulate the release of cortisol and can intensify stress. Know your limits.
- Exercise - Being physically active is great for your health, but there is a point when you can overdo it. If you push your body over the limit too often stress hormones can increase and change your mood.
- Technology overload - give it a rest, if you never unplug, stress will increase.
- Noise - Without even knowing it, noise can increase anxiety levels.
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