Life is difficult, painful and stressful. We all are aware of fact but tend to get stressed, depressed, irritable and unhealthy when we have to face challenges or hazards in life. We need to accept the fact that life is comprised of happy and difficult situations. The happiest moments bring joy, elatedness, happy memories and pleasure but difficult situations tear us apart.

Technically speaking, stress is a state of mind when person looses his temper and negative thoughts and feelings conquer his mind. Stressful situations are handled differently by different persons. Some are overpowered by depression while others having positive outlook towards life can overcome these feelings. Stress has become a part of our busy lives and everyone has to deal with it. Difficult situations are not stressful always, it entirely depends upon the way we handle them. If a person adapts calm, cool, patient and positive behavior, the stressful situations can be dealt with happiness.

Symptoms of Stress:

• Depression
• Loss in appetite or over eating
• Low motivation towards life activities.
• Loss in sleep or over sleeping
• Poor concentration in studies or work
• Communication Gap between parents, teachers and friends.
• Easy fatigability

How To Cope With Stress Effectively?

• Effective Discussions: Discuss your stressful situations with your friends, parents or someone close to you and try o indulge yourself in activities’ you love to do.



• Positive Influence: Emphasize positive attitude towards situations and accept the fact that difficult situations are the part of life and reinforce assertive behavior.



• Enjoy Your Achievements: Focus on your accomplishments and enhance your good qualities to overcome your stressful situation.



• Mediation: Try to embrace meditation and exercise in your daily life. It helps to calm your mind and poses positive thoughts in mind.



• Eating Habits: Healthy eating habits, intake of proper food, vegetables, grains and meals avoid stressful situations.



• Importance of Recreational Activities: Relax yourself with recreational activities and accept your limits and sharpen your strengths.



• Time Management: Learn time management and evaluate yourself balancing your work and time sheet. Start making your time schedules and try to follow it.



• Ambitions: Set your objectives and goals to lead a direction oriented life.



• Analyze Your Strength: Take ample time to understand your priorities and act accordingly.



• Help from Elders/Adults: Seek help from your elders or your school teachers if you are getting stressed out due to your academic results.