Q Stress management skills.
Almost everybody experiences stress at some point of time. It is one of lifes integral experiences which boosts productivity, survival and performance. Some amount of stress is healthy, but excessive stress, left untreated, can lead to anxiety and illness. Stress management skills are techniques used to help you cope and to prevent or lessen harmful effects produced by the stress response. Example: an impending exam may cause excessive stress in some students leading to over anxiety, lack of confidence and inability to study/remember. With the help of stress management techniques, he can cut down this experience of stress to a healthy level thus enabling him to perform better. Stress management techniques may include several tools such as cognitive therapy, meditation, prayer, exercise, yoga, spa, hobbies, artistic expression, time management, stress balls, pets, spending time in nature, reading, social interaction etc. Different techniques work for different people in different situations.