Feeling stressed? All of us face stress at certain points in our lives and sometimes when anxiety attacks, it is hard not to feel like we are drowning. Take few minutes and try some simple and easy way to relieve stress.
How To Reduce Stress And Tension
Physical Activity
You know that Physical Activity is good for your health. But did you know that it also benefits you psychologically?
- Decreasing physical tension in the body,
- Improving your potential to sleep.
- Increasing feelings of positivity and self-confidence levels,
As a stress prevention measure, exercise regularly. And think outside the box – be creative about how you fit physical activity into your life. All of the following:
- Riding a bike or playing soccer (even tag) with your kids,
- Walking briskly with your dog,
- Running up and down the stairs for 5 minutes a couple of times per day, or
- Using one of your daily breaks to do some jumping jacks or take a brisk walk around the block (yes, you can combine the two).
Enjoy Nature
Spending time in nature has been proven to boost moods, improve basic well-being, and rise levels of joy and happiness. Nature provides scenes that carefully capture your attention and help calm your nerves. If you are feeling stress, why certainly not attempt going outside to green natural spaces.
Laughter
Laughter is actually as much of an emotional release as crying, specifically when we can laugh at ourselves. There’s always humor in any situation as long as you’re willing to search for it. Laughter really is actually the greatest medicine so offer on your own approval to laugh even when opportunities are tough.
Listen to Music
The advantage of music cannot be overemphasized. Actually, music is an excellent resource that can promote wellness and also help you overcome many of the obstacles you face in life. Music has revealed to help us reduce blood pressure and also build serotonin in the brain.
Take a Deep Breath
Sometimes all you need is to breath. Deep breathing is a technique that allows you to calm your mind, focus on your body, and become more present. Deep, controlled breathing can lower the heart rate and reduce stress.
