An eminent psychologist has stressed the need for making changes in lifestyle to combat stress in old age.
According to Thakur, life-style based changes like creating personal space, making time for rest and relaxation, getting enough sleep and anger management are some of the changes the senior citizens need to make to beat stress.
"Enhancing self-esteem is an important step in old age as it builds an optimistic attitude, keeps one motivated and opens up new opportunities and challenges," said Thakur, who is also the chairman of Manjushree Mental Health Care and Cure Society, Delhi.
According to the expert, the goal should be to maintain function, vitality and quality of life in old age.
Diet and Nutrition for Stress Management
Eating plans may go haywire during stress, but with a little effort you can put up a well balanced nutritious meal that can help with stress management.
Eating plans may go haywire during stress, but with a little effort you can put up a well balanced nutritious meal that can help with stress management.
Meditation: Just For The Mind?
We meditate to calm the mind and perceive inner self through spirituality. On the other hand, we also meditate to relieve stress and ease other lifestyle disorders.
We meditate to calm the mind and perceive inner self through spirituality. On the other hand, we also meditate to relieve stress and ease other lifestyle disorders.
