explain and elaborate the cognitive theory …

Cognitive aspect of stress: Stress is usually a mental pressure exerted due to fatigue or excessive work. Constant stress will effect the mind and body. It can lead to physical and mental problems. Whenever you are stressed beyond a certain point, it can start damaging your well-being. We call it as cognitive aspect of stress.

1. Inability to concentrate
2. Poor judgement
3. Seeing only negative
4. Anxiety or racing thoughts or constant worrying.
   i. Inability to concentrate: When the mind is having some stress it leads to mental distraction which reduces the ability to concentrate.
   ii.Seeing only negative: It is rightly said that the way we think we become the same. When our brain focusses on negative things the cognitive development will be full of criticism.

Three techniques to overcomes stress are:

1. Avoid people who stress you: Limit the amount of time you spend with' that person or slowly end the relationship entirely.
2. Manage your time better: Plan the things well in advance and do not overload yourself. Do not occupy yourself with work as per schedule.
3. Focus on positive: Negative thinking always creates stress and tension. 'Letting go' attitude is much better and focus on things that can bring positivity. Positive thinking brings the stress level down.
4. Get enough sleep: Adequate amount of rest and sleep fuels your mind as well as your body. Feeling tired will increase your risk of stress.
5. Keep your goal within your reach: Sometimes we set so higher aim which is very difficult to achieve. We must know about our capabilities and then set realistic goal otherwise it may Iead to chronic stress.
6. Learn to forgive: We all human beings make mistakes so one must learn to forgive to free yourself from negative energy and move on ahead in life.
7. Go for recreation: It is the best way to engage yourself in sports and remove any kind of tension and stress in your life. It recharges your batteries.