Healthy Ways to Reduce Stress | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

During these times of uncertainty, most of us are experiencing more stress than normal. All of that stress, particularly over time, can negatively impact our physical and mental health.

That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer some insight about stress, including how to effectively manage it.

What Steps Can I Take to Better Manage Stress?

Right now, everyone’s stress level is probably more elevated than usual. Since we might not be able to control some of the things going on right now in our community, it is important to focus on the things we can control, such as how we react to stress.

For starters, you want to try to stick to a routine as much as possible. Consider waking up at the same time every day—even if the only place you have to go is your living room or home office.

When we get out of a routine, it trigger stress. However, if we stick to a routine, we are able to better control our day/mood and feel as though we have some normalcy still in our lives.

In addition to waking up around the same time every day, you also want to aim to go to bed around the same time every night, too. We need our sleep, so aim for between seven and nine hours of sleep each night.

When we get a good night’s sleep, we are able to:

• Reduce stress
• Improve our memory
• Improve our mood
• Boost our immune system
• Lower our blood pressure

Finally, you need to make sure you are talking to someone—whether a loved one or a professional—when you start to experience high levels of stress.

Even keeping a journal can help you to get your feelings out and help you to destress. It can be toxic to your mind and your body when you keep things (like stress) inside. Try to ensure you are letting things out in one way or another.

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