Stress -- And Coping With It

Stress and How to Cope With It

Professional drivers deal with stress every day. Traffic, schdules, and enforcement are all stressors. Too much stress can cause high blood pressure, ulcers, heart disease, and other medical conditions not to mention what effects is has on your mental health. Ways to help you deal with stress include but are not limited to:

1)      Take care of yourself – get sufficient rest and eat right every day.

2)      Relieve tension – take a walk or do some other physical activity.

3)      Share information about your stressful situations with others – speak with family members, your supervisor, or a friend.

4)      Deal with what you can change and don’t be stressed by things you have no control over.

5)      Try to stay calm in stressful situations – work on seeing things in a positive, optimistic way before attempting to identify solutions.

6)      Learn how to relax – forget your worries, even for a short period of time. Enjoy life. Take time to do the things you enjoy.

7)      Get professional help if you need it – seek help and learn how to deal with stress.