Teenage Stress
Simple Stress Relief That Works

Teenage stress and depression is a huge problem today and so too is low teenage self esteem.

So the changes emotionally, physically and academically can be extremely challenging and stressful.

It can be the best of times and the worst of times; a time when it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious and alone.

Causes of Teenage Stress

There can be a number of things that contribute to teenage stress including:

• hormones and body changes which can lead to things like emotional outbursts, weight gain and acne
• poor body image
• feeling like you don't fit in or measure up to others which can cause low teenage self esteem
• test taking anxiety and academic stress
• moving or changing schools
• pressure to make career choices
• conflict with parents, teachers, siblings and friends
• pressure to experiment with alcohol, sex or drugs
• trauma or the death of a family member or friend
• financial pressure in keeping up with fashion trends
• taking on too much and not being able to sleep

If you can tick off even a few of the above causes, and you can probably think of more, that's a lot of stress and tension which can dramatically affect your performance and moods.

Ways To Deal With Stress

The first thing that will be affected when you're under stress is your breathing, so you may find these breathing and relaxation techniques helpful.

And one of the best ways to manage stress that is simple, safe and that actually works is an innovative form of self acupuncture.

You will find a step-by-step process on how to relieve stress using this technique here.

When you're familiar with this technique, I'm almost certain you will relate to this short video, "The Lines That Divide Us".

I would suggest that you tap through the points as you watch it because it's sure to bring up some emotion.

You can download the points here to refer to.



And when you've gone through that process these tips and an audio of self esteem affirmations is a great way to finish off on a positive note.

Simply tap through the points as you repeat the affirmations.

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