Mental tension, worry - the problems of the modern world

key words:  mental tension, worry, yoga and meditation, depression

Yes! there is tension for almost all the people in this world, may be a school going child, male, female, senior citizen, rich, poor from any spectrum of the society. 

Actually what do we mean by worry? Is it possible to define that?

Worry can be defined as a state of being anxious and troubled over actual or expected problem. The severeness of the problem may vary depending on the individual concerned. For example, when a student  is preparing for an examination he  will be under some tension. But he has to concentrate on the study so that he can perform well in the examination. Similarly when a player is taking part in a match he is required to play well to win the match ; he may also be in  some sort of  tension. Like that  various situations will be there when one will be in mental tension.

Impacts of stress

Physical

- High blood pressure

- Heart disease

- Aches and pains

- Head ache

-Trouble in sleeping

Mental

- Depression

- Sadness

- Irritability

- Eating disorder

- Smoking

- Using drugs

How to reduce tension and worry?

- Discuss the problem with your close fiends and get their suggestions.

- Regular exercise will help in reducing stress hormone like cortisol in the body. At the same time exercise may help in generating endorphin in the body to stimulate good mood.

-Writing diary notes - Write down the problem in a diary and with a positive mind, try to analyze the problem and solutions may naturally crop up in the mind.

-Yoga and meditation - 

       - Increases self awareness

       - Reduces negative emotions

       - Increases patience and tolerance

       - Increases imagination and creativity

- listen to music

Music has a great impact on a person's mood. Listening music will help in lowering blood pressure and in turn helps in relaxation.

In a nutshell

It is not possible to avoid worry and tension completely. One will have to adjust the life and take necessary steps depending o the situation.

So do not worry about the future nor regret over the past.

Remember the old dictum -

                        " Unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday

                           Why fret? if today be sweet!"

Do not keep your mind idle. Get engaged in some activities always -

Reading, Writing, Cooking, Painting, Gardening, Social service 

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