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HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE?

Are you one of those people who complain and worry about the small stuff? Well, don't. Scientists have recently discovered that people who worry and complain about the little annoyances in life may be putting their health at risk.

While there are some people who get through the small stuff—heavy traffic, miserable weather, or canceled dinner plans—with ease, there are those who react with anger or frustration. When these little chaIIenges or difficulties arise, emotions are bound to rise, too. Our bodies react, but not in a good way.

Recent studies show that negative emotions can flood the bloodstream with stress hormones. These hormones are released into the body when it interprets danger or threat. When they do, it can decrease our energy levels, increase heart rate and blood pressure, and in some instances, slow down digestion and reproduction organs. If that's not enough, stress hormones can make the immune system weak, which can cause other illnesses in the body.

What can we do? Well, practice being calm. Meditate, find deep breathing exercises, or concentrate on happy, positive thoughts when things don't go smoothly. Visualize the road becoming free of traffic or that rainy day bringing sunshine. Calming the mind and imagining things will work out can improve our health, both physically and mentally.

It takes practice to be calm. But we need to train our brain to deal with strong emotions when something annoys or frustrates us. So, the next time something small irritates you, learn from it and take control of your reaction. Know that worrying over the little stuff will not only ruin your day, but will be sure to affect your health, too.