A very good morning to beloved teachers and fellow friends. I humbly thank you for inviting me to give a speech entitled 'How to manage stress'. as all of you know, without proper stress management techniques, the consequences can be devastating. the consequences of stress can be expressed in 3 ways which are physical symptoms, feelings and behaviors.
Spending time with family is one of the ways to manage stress. By spending time with our beloved family members, we can stay relaxed and avoid stress as we forget our work and all the problems in life for a while. However, some people take a shortcut by using alcohol and drugs. This may be a good solution but only for a while whilst the long-term effect can be devastating. Drugs for example are very dangerous to one's health. People who use it for the first time will only become addicted to it and they will do everything they can to get more doses of drugs. This is not only bad for their health, but also a waste of money and time.
Holding positive thoughts, rather than succumbing to a negative one can help in maintaining a positive attitude. we must think positively about ourselves. Surrounding ourselves with positive and inspiring people can help elevate our mood and talking with someone about intense feelings when distressed can be helpful to reduce stress . Share feelings with a trusted friend, family member, health care professional or clergy because, when we share the stress problem, it will helps ourselves to lessen the feelings of distress. Some counselors find that participating in a support group with others who have experienced similar situations or events can also be helpful in easing distress.
Other than the suggestion I gave above,there are still a lot of way of managing stress like searching an interesting hobby that suits you really much, something that you enjoy doing, something that can make you forget the problems or the world. Whether it is your passion, or enthusiasm, it is a great way to control your stress. You can go for a walk nearby your home sweet home or go for a shop at supermarket if you are a girl.By doing that,you can erupt your stress besides relaxing your mind. This is because, when you are doing something enjoyable enough for you, you will be able to forget your problems. Another example is by taking a walk at your house, you may be feel relaxed. Just stretch your body after hours of tiring and stressful work.
This can really help in a great way. When you take a walk, you can watch the sky and get relaxed. If you do not feel like walking around your house, or feeling boring of the same scenery, you can take a ride and go to the lakes or beach.
In a nutshell, people do get stressed up. However, it is just a matter of how we manage stress and tension. As long as we can manage it properly, we can prevent the consequences of having too much stress than we can handle. as the saying goes 'It's better to prevent than to cure'. oh my.. looks like time is not on my side. so, I will end my speech here. Thank you for lending me your ears. I hope that my speech today will be of use to all of you. Thank you.