Too much stress is bad for you. Often, a simple attitude adjustment is enough to keep stress in check. And one of the most overlooked attitudes is the attitude of gratitude.
Stress is a natural part of life.
However, when this natural response is prolonged or triggered too often without sufficient adjustments to counter its effects, it can threaten your health and well being. Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, has counseled numerous executives on how to manage stress. While a certain level of stress is necessary to avoid boredom, high levels of stress over a sustained period can damage your health. The next time you feel stressed, consider a mid afternoon snack of pretzels or popcorn, foods high in carbohydrates ward off tension as well as hunger. For the purposes of these articles, stress is anything that stimulates you and increases your level of alertness.