The primary purpose of journal writing to help control stress is to:
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Article: “Take a Break” Will Rogers said, "Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save." Stress is a truly unavoidable reality of life. Most people are aware of stress and many even have adopted ways of coping with stress. It seems as if the ways of technology, intended to make our lives easier, have not only increased our societal pace, but our stress as well. It is important to acknowledge and process our personal stress levels, while realizing that some around us may have stress too, whether or not they are keeping pace with us. Often, seniors have stress and may not realize the source or how to manage it. Stress can lead to depression and other related health problems. As we run through our lives, it would serve as a way to relieve our individual stress levels by reaching out to mature family, friends, or even a neighbor by engaging with each other on social levels. Humans are inherently social and often the act of socialization will slow us down, thereby reducing stress levels. Studies show that social acts increase a natural stress reducing hormone, oxytocin. This will work to decrease anxiety. If we are going to manage stress, it is important to know the signs. Everyone handles stress differently and it can manifest in many different ways. Some signs of stress are sleeplessness, pain, depression, digestive problems, fluctuations in weight, and greater health issues such as heart disease. If you are concerned about these health issues for yourself or a loved one, you should consult your physician. Taking some precautionary steps to proactively manage your stress will help. Consider some tips for managing stress. Get regular exercise. This could be as simple as walking the dog or joining a local gym or yoga class. Doing these activities with others can not only enhance the activity itself but form great bonds that extend beyond the exercise. Obviously, exercise presents the opportunity for other health benefits as well. Do the following: 1. Adapt the writing style of this article based on the needs of working professionals. Adapting your writing will require you to make a significant number of changes. While the core idea of your paper will remain the same, the style that you use to communicate it to your audience will be different. Additionally, the changes you make should be consistent throughout the paper.
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