Dr Rangan Chatterjee discusses how modern life’s rapid pace and technological advancements contribute to chronic stress, linked to various health concerns. Effective coping strategies like breathwork and journaling underscore the necessity of integrating stress relief into daily habits.
- Stress prevalence: Medical doctors encounter stress-related cases in 60-80% of their daily workload, impacting health negatively.
- Importance of stress management: Chronic stress affects physical health, contributing to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
- Modern stressors: Technology and the fast-paced nature of modern life contribute significantly to stress levels globally.
- Coping strategies: Techniques such as breathwork, exercise, human touch, and journaling offer effective stress relief and resilience building.
- Behavioral changes: Making stress-reducing activities easy and integrating them into daily routines can enhance their effectiveness.