Is Stress Damaging Your Memory?
If you are looking for how to manage stress you probably just think about ways to stop feeling like the top of your head is going to explode. But there is so much more to the side effects that high levels of stress has on your physical and mental health!
When you’re suffering from stress overload, you might recognize that one of the first things to weaken, aside from your temper, is your memory.
Stress is often the result of a hectic schedule, and with so much to do, it’s normal to forget about certain things that are on your to-do list.
If you feel stressed out and forgetful on top of it, you may need to work in some time to boost your concentration and memory functions to relieve your brain’s overload during times of chaos and tension.
When your concentration wanes, it’s up to you to rein it in and regain control.
There are a few ways you can improve the function of your mind and keep it on its toes so that it performs well for you even during duress.
The first option is to exercise. The movement helps your brain generate new cells that are linked with the improvement of memory.
Make sure you socialize with your peers. Some people who get highly stressed are often isolated, working alone and over-burdened by their tasks.
Socialization, such as going to lunch with a friend or attending a dinner party, helps you give your brain a workout because it’s adjusting to a new environment and taking in many different senses to process.
If you have a long commute, you might consider listening to an audio CD with a narration like a fiction or non-fiction book. Some people like to listen to these as they work out, or even for relaxation purposes at home.
A unique method to stave off memory loss from stress is to switch up your regular routine. Use the opposite hand when you write, talk on the phone, or stir a pot.
You’ll find you have to concentrate more to use your non-dominant hand, which will help improve your memory functions.
And break up other routines that you have, such as how you get home from work, or which restaurant the family dines at one night.
If you’re used to buying your lunch at the office cafeteria, brown-bag it instead and sit outside under a tree to enhance your senses and give your memory powers a much-needed boost.
Stress doesn’t have to deteriorate your memory if you don’t want to succumb to it.
As long as you give your mind a workout the same way you would your body, you’ll have a healthy memory that allows you to remember the important things during times of stress and anxiety.
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