ENGLISH ESSAY ‘stress’ FROM 325
TO 350 WORDS
In
today’s world, possessing more and more things which money can buy has become a
status symbol and money and prestige have become synonymous with each other. To
earn more money and to outsmart our relations and acquaintances is a matter of
prestige. Today everyone strives for money, affluence and success and ambition
is the buzzword. The result is that the man of today leads a fast-paced,
competitive and stressed life.
Rat
race for luxurious lifestyle is taking its toll by generating stress. Stress
may be defined as pressure, anxiety syndrome, strain or tension. There is
likely to be mental, emotional or physical stress if one is unable to cope with
the hectic lifestyle. Man of today has a very high degree of commitment but the
time available at his disposal is less and he is haunted by the fear that he is
likely to be left behind and this fear inevitably leads to a lot of stressful
situations.
Also,
modern man leads a mechanical lifestyle which further aggravates strain. There
is lack of physical exercise due to confinement to one’s place of work for
longer periods. Not having a balanced diet, lack of nutritious diet and
consumption of more coffee, tea and alcohol also makes people more prone to
stress. It is high time the modern man devises some method to overcome stress.
Stress can be overcome to some extant if we follow a disciplined lifestyle and
manage our time better. Also priorities should be given to those areas which
need more attention. Taking breaks from hectic work can counter stress to some
extent. Also, one is relieved of the monotony of daily life by taking regular
holidays and visiting some new places, especially some hilly place, calm,
serene, and far-removed from the madding crowd of big cities, where one can
rejuvenate one’s heart and mind. Meditation, yoga and spiritual pursuits are
also very useful to counter stress.
Stress
can also be minimized if not completely eliminated, by doing regular exercise
and controlling one’s diet. Spending quality time with near and dear ones can
also go a long way in controlling stress.
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