“Since in the 70s leisure time has reduced, people work more and have no time for things that excite them.” Wellness coach, Ehi Iden revealed on WakeUpNigeria, the causes and how to manage stress.

Speaking with Titi Oyinsan this morning, Ehi Iden explained that Nigerians especially no longer have time to rest and have turned their bedrooms to an extension of work with their gadgets with them.

Although, according to him, stress is inevitable but when it lingers for long, it becomes bad.

He mentioned also that signs of stress are: showing no interest in things that normally should interest you, depression, pimples or rough face for ladies etc.

Giving tips on what to do to reduce stress he said

“We need to get enough sleep at least 6-8hours daily. We also need to maintain sleep hygiene. This means that there should be less work at home after the office, because it alters the hygiene, including lights etc. It is also advisable to stop caffeinated drinks, food with excess cholesterol should also be avoided because it leads to excess fat, stress and finally depression.”

 

After the show, Ehi Iden highlighted some causes and signs of stress and how to tackle them. See tweets below:

 

workplace stress is the imbalance that exist between task and resources to cope.@ehi_iden @OSH_Africa @VeronikaJakl pic.twitter.com/YiRI6CABEn

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

sleep is helpful in stress relief, but we hardly have enough as a result of daily work in excess.@ehi_iden @OSH_Africa pic.twitter.com/Fx1AzRkTUN

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

Maintain sleep hygiene, see your bedroom as a place for sleep, not an extension of d office @VeronikaJakl @ehi_iden @OSH_Africa

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

we need to bring back the smiles, the happy hormones, d endorphin. This helps relief stress. @ehi_iden @VeronikaJakl @OSH_Africa

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

vacation is no joke, it is a time to replenish and refresh, do not monetize it #stressknocks @ehi_iden @OSH_Africa pic.twitter.com/XoDkebxuTq

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

stress can lead to binge eating leading to obesity and other chronic diseases @ehi_iden @OSH_Africa pic.twitter.com/3r01UHDeSD

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

stress if not well managed can lead to depression. Identify the sign early and act on them. @ehi_iden @OSH_Africa @VeronikaJakl pic.twitter.com/IvO1AZA8Ms

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017

Stress, is it a concern? Absolutely yes. Is it harmful? Yes, can lead to cardiovascular issues. @ehi_iden @OSH_Africa pic.twitter.com/gvlo0fC977

— ehi iden (@OHSM_Nigeria) October 17, 2017