Do Not Let Them Get to You

Modern life is filled with everyday nuisances that we all have to deal with. It might be someone cutting you off on the road, rude people in a store, or whatever the case may be. These daily nuisances can influence our stress levels.

This could manifest itself in many different ways; it could be anger, it could be anxiety, fear, or worry.

Stress elevates certain hormones, which cause our bodies to function in a certain way. Somebody cuts you off on the road, our blood pressure goes up, breathing changes, and your emotions can change very rapidly.

There are all these consequences and cascades of events that occur simply because somebody decided they wanted to get in front of you in line or on the road. Some people can let that go pretty easily, but most get caught up in it.

Of course, letting go of some of these things is easier said than done. It takes practice. There are countless stressors you can encounter on a daily basis that can get to you; be it a rude cashier, somebody cutting you off on the road, or a boss that’s yelling at you. Any of these things can increase your stress level, which can affect a wide range of bodily systems, especially those related to brain health.

Do Not Let Them Get To You!

Activities like meditation, exercise, and other forms of stress management can help you cope with the stress, fear, and worry that have gotten out of hand due to these accumulated stressors. This is especially helpful for anger that has gotten too far out of hand. Neurofeedback is another great tool that can help people become aware of their stress reactions and gain control over them.

There are many different tools and techniques to manage this immediate stress reaction. It takes practice, and the first step is awareness. Simply being aware of your reactions to potentially stressful situations is enough to get you started on finding the method that works best for you. Do not let them get to you!

Contributor Author: Dr. Michael Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Founder of APEX Brain Centers in Asheville, NC. For more information, please visit our Author's page.

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