Women
Healthy Ways Of Handling Stress
Stress is a common denominator among humans. Both men and women get stressed up in one way or the other and it is felt in different ways. Women especially working women are the ready victims of stress because they have the office with its own challenges and the home front with its own varying challenges tool.
Some have suggested screaming hitting somebody or punching a wall as some ways of dealing with stress but this have not done much. Talking to someone you trust and love sometime can get you on the path of solving your problem or feeling better at least as problem discussed is half solved as the saying goes.
Aside this, health experts have proffered other ways of handling stress. They are:
Getting Support: They advised stress victims to get reach out to people who care about them when in need of help. It could be talking to a trusted adult. Such as a parent, relative, a church counselor or friends. They may have had similar problems you are facing and will be in better position to tell you how to handle it as experience is the best teacher though not always.
You don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by getting freak out. It is easy to let your feelings go wild when you are upset. Note your feelings. Lets say you are angry; note it and say or think about why you feel the way you are feeling.
Then find a way of calming down and get past the feelings by expressing them. Do a breathing exercise, play with a pet listen to music, go for a walk or a bike ride or as a matter of fact anything that help you shift to a better mood.
Some people, sometimes take it out on themselves when upset or stressed up. But that is not a good idea because there are always people to help you. Be kind to yourself and ask for a helping hand. Somebody is there to give the pat on the back that you need and deserve to get you through the tough situation you are going through.
When you are calm try to face the problem squarely, don’t try to avoid it. There is need to figure what the problem is and even if you cannot solve all of it, you can begin by solving it in piecemeal.
Also stress victim need to have a positive mindset. This is because most stress is temporary. Though it may not seek like you will be able to get out of the situation when you are at the middle it but more often than not it goes away especially when you identify the problem and you work on solving it.
Healthy habits can prevent the harmful effects of stress. One of these habits is having a daily dose of friendship. It is a great medicine. Have a list of friends and family that you can share your feelings, hopes and joys with.
Regular physical activity eases mental and physical tension. Adults that are physically active have the lower risk of depression and loss of mental functioning. Physical activity such as walking, swimming, dancing or biking on daily basis presents a great source of pleasure.
Things that one can not change should not be a bother but it should be accepted. May be one did not utilize her prime very well and age is not on your side anymore, you don’t need to say “I am to old”. There are still things you can do – you can learn new things, set a goal and work towards it or better still get involve in welfare. Laughter eases tension and makes one feels good. So just laugh out loud even when alone at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip.
Bad habits such as taking too much alcohol, cigarettes or caffeine should be dropped because they can increase stress.
Always plan ahead of time to allow enough time to get things done. Don’t allow yourself to be shoked up then you start using a fire-brigade approach. Planning helps you go at your pace instead of racing ensure that you get enough sleep. Experts advised at least getting six to eight hours sleep every night. Getting involved in physical activity may also improve your quality of sleep.
Be more organized by having a list of what to do which will help you to focus on the most important tasks. And the approach should be one at a time, for instance starts by organising just one part of your life like arranging your kitchen, closet, cupboard or drawer.
Practice giving back to society. Volunteer your time or money to help those in need because helping others helps you getting an inner joy that could not be got from any where. Try to return a favour to a friend, neighbour of collea.
That you were not able to clean your kitchen or finish one task or the other would not make the world to come to an end. So there is no need of getting worked up or worried. Certainly you need to do these things but that you could not meet up today does not mean you should raise your adrenaline.
Note that “it takes dedication and inner strength to achieve that special peace about yourself that will enable you take life’s craziness and insanity and create your own special place. Having a special place is important because the self is important.
The concept of self merely refers to the notion of ensuring that you are in working order as a human being and that your faculties function to the greatest human potential which enable you contribute to society as a whole instead of as a sum of your parts”, according stress-relief-articles. Com.
Vivian-Peace Gboelo
IVY-K Fashion by Igiebor Daddy Lucky, a Nigerian-born designer now based in the UK, has launched the latest menswear line, Dapper Man.
One of the collection’s strengths is its classic, clean aesthetic. Dapper Man delivers sharp, structured suits in a timeless black and white color scheme that exudes a sense of luxury and professionalism. The use of high-quality fabrics like wool and silk ensures that the suits not only look high-end but also feel luxurious to the wearer. The designer’s focus on detail is evident in the meticulous tailoring, with fitted blazers and crisp trousers forming the foundation of the collection.
Where IVY-K Fashion shines is in the subtle yet elegant touches. The inclusion of beads as embellishments on lapels and cuffs adds a unique flair, blending traditional craft with modern tailoring. This nod to African heritage gives the collection a distinct identity, offering something more personal and culturally significant than your standard menswear line.
However, despite the elegance of the Dapper Man collection, there is a lingering sense of missed opportunity. The black-and-white color palette, while classic, feels overly safe. In a fashion landscape where bold colors and daring patterns often make the strongest impact, the collection could benefit from incorporating more vibrant hues or experimenting with unconventional fabrics. Pushing the envelope with color or texture could elevate these designs from simply elegant to truly memorable.
In addition, while the tailoring of the blazers and trousers is immaculate, the collection lacks a sense of playfulness or modern edge that many contemporary menswear lines are embracing. The suits are undoubtedly stylish, but the collection as a whole leans heavily on tradition. Experimenting with asymmetrical cuts, bold patterns, or even layering could add an exciting dimension to Dapper Man. The challenge is to maintain the sleek sophistication of the collection while infusing it with a fresh, innovative spirit.
Another area that could use improvement is the overall cohesion of the collection. While the suits are well-crafted, there is a feeling of repetition across the pieces. More variation in design, such as different lapel styles, pocket configurations, or even bolder accessories, would give the collection greater diversity and visual interest.
In conclusion, Dapper Man by Igiebor Daddy Lucky showcases the designer’s strong grasp of classic tailoring and elegant design, but to truly capture the attention of a broader audience, IVY-K Fashion would benefit from more daring choices. By infusing the collection with bold colors, unexpected textures, and a more modern edge, Dapper Man could move from a well-crafted line to a trendsetting force in men’s fashion. With such a solid foundation, there’s no doubt that Igiebor Daddy Lucky has the potential to lead his brand toward greater heights
The trend of indecent dressing all in the name of fashion is fast becoming a norm in our generation and society at large. Most married women embrace this fashion as competition with single ladies.
Different scholars have given an in depth insight about dressing as a tool of communication. Non-verbal communication has been asserted as the communication between people by the means of signs or symbols. It conveys what we wish to disseminate to the public as either intentionally or not.
According to Paul Ekman and Michael Argyle, communication is carried out through what has been classified as “Presentational Code”. He listed nine codes of non-verbal communication, as body contact, facial expression, gestures, postures, eye movement, proximity, orientation, head nods and appearance.
This, being stated, married and single ladies should understand that their mode of dressing is communicative be it directly or indirectly as such body parts we call “private” are now being made public because of the trends or wearing of transparent dresses and this in turn calls on the attention of men who are weak and prone to illicit thoughts thus, resulting to most rape cases in our society.
This indecent dressing by most ladies has denied many their future husbands. The truth is that a man is attracted to his kind; his desires in marriage. It is often asserted that decency and beauty are in the eyes of the beholder, yet, in trending times of this 21st century, dress code and fashion in nudity form is gaining popularity.
This has become complicated as most men tend to toggle between their emotions (lust) and sanity (rationality) in terms of marriage, thereby setting a wrong foundation upon which most marriages are consummated.
On the other hand, most married women have embraced the trend of indecent dressing nipping it on the state of it being the choice dressing, approved by their spouses, leaving society with the question of what “responsible” man would prefer that the secrecy of the benefit of his marital vow has become the centre of attraction and viewership by the general public.
Hence, communicating with their dressing gas given licence to every male gender who is interested or attracted to what they see to make unsolicited sexual passes at them, which might be considered embarrassing.
At this juncture, it is important to state that ladies should dress decently knowing that they are the epitome of nation-building, they are nation-builders, character moulders and pacesetters not just in the lives of their families but to the society at large.
In most occasions, there are no clear border lines between the married women and the single ladies because of the rate of scanty dressing which has close the gap of differences.
Women and girls should embrace this call awakening to decent mode of dressing. Dresses that are meant to be worn indoors should remain indoors.
It is worrisome to see ladies wear shorts that are supposed to be worn in the living room on the streets without shame. This is an awakening call to our ladies, married and singles that the opposite sex do not expose their private body parts for the public. Sometimes, the ladies go about in the streets without wearing brazziers as to showcase their nipples.
The society should be sanitised of the menace of indecent dressing that is lurking and taking over the entire nooks and crannies of the society and the nation at large.
Let it be known that he or she is addressed in the manner he or she is dressed. There may be no room for a second impression. To the single ladies, your dressing decently will not stop you from meeting your Mr Right rather, it will increase your stake and place you on the list of most valued women in the society.
Dressing speaks louder than words.
Kate Chisom Isiocha
Isiocha is an OND final year student of Temple Gate Polytechnic.
