Everyone experiences stress at some time in their life. Be it from pressures at work, marriage difficulties, money problems or from balancing housework and looking after young children. Everyday life can be stressful.
Too much stress can take a toll on your health and well-being. How you handle stress can transform your entire day. Here are ten ways to relieving stress.
Journaling
Journaling is a great way to express your feelings in a safe place. Putting your feelings down on paper can help reduce the stress of negative thoughts, help you find perspective on your experiences and improve the way you handle stress.
Get outside
A change of scene may be just what is required. Fresh air and enjoying nature can help change your mood and improve your day.
Exercise
When you move your body, endorphins are released into your brain that will leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. Whether you practice yoga, lift weights at the gym, swim or walk outdoors, you are reducing stress and improving your health.
Laugh
Laughing induces physical changes in your body. Endorphins are released which act as a natural painkiller and soothe tension. Laughter also improves your mood and boosts your immune system by releasing neuropeptides that help fight illness.
Music
Slow music can quiet your mind and relax your body. Try easy listening, classical music or nature sounds to see which one works best for you.
Eat Well
Clean eating nourishes your body by providing the right nutrients which gives you long-lasting energy and boosts your mood. The best foods for reducing stress are chia seeds, salmon, nuts, eggs and colourful fruits and vegetables. Make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. When you are dehydrated your body’s levels of cortisol increase.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can have an immediate effect on stress by raising your mood and reducing anxiety. Chemicals are released in the brain which can promote relaxation and calmness. Oils to try are lavender, frankincense, vanilla and chamomile. Simply use an oil diffuser or put a few drops on a handkerchief to sniff.
Do Something You Enjoy
Hobbies are a great way to relax. They can lower your blood pressure and levels of depression. Try gardening, knitting, creating art, swimming, photography, puzzles or reading. Find something you enjoy and improve the quality of your life.
Take A Bath
Hot baths are very relaxing. They raise your heart rate and temperature which causes your body to perspire helping remove toxins. The heat also relaxes tired muscles, lowers blood pressure and eases pain. Allow your breathing to become slower and deeper and try to keep your mind quiet. Maybe light a candle and have fresh flowers nearby to soothe your senses.
Sleep
Sleep is so important to our well-being. When we don’t sleep enough, we are not able to effectively manage stress. Sleep deprivation can greatly affect your mood, but enough sleep will leave you well-rested and able to face the day. Establish good bedtime rituals that signal to your body that it’s time to rest. Create a comfortable sleep environment by making sure your bedroom is dark and cool.
love all these ideas – i move less than I should! i’d add read a good book – one that entertains! I have to create those times to do any of these – intentionally putting myself on the list, as a friend likes to say! next to you this morning on Titus Tuesday!
Great idea Sue! I love reading. Have a lovely week.
Awesome post and a fave this week on Wake Up Wednesday! Thanks for sharing.
Great ideas to get relieved from stress. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.
Very informative!
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