Stress is something that we all deal with so finding 5 ways to de-stress now might seem like a tall order! In reality, we can do very small steps to manage stress in very small amounts of time. When we manage stress we sleep better, have better attitudes, have more patience and can focus on being our best selves. Take a look at these simple ways to de-stress now.
5 Simple Ways to De-Stress
1) Go for a short walk:
When you get outside in the fresh air, even for 10 minutes, you can reduce your stress. You get oxygen in your system by lightly working out and being upright, rather than sitting down in artificial light. It also clears your head so you can focus when you return to the task that you were focused on.
2) Talk with a friend or loved one:
Take a break and talk about something besides work or our problems. Ask them how they are doing. When we talk to friends or family about what is going on with them, we get out of ourselves. That helps us to de-stress.
3) Take 10 deep, mindful breaths of air:
Many people are “chest” breathers and when we get stressed we tend to breathe shallowly on top of it! By taking deep belly breaths and paying attention to our breath, we calm down the autonomic system that gets activated with stress.
4) Listen to up-beat music:
When we listen to music while we work or do chores it defocuses our brain on thinking or obsession on the issues that cause us stress. This also helps us to feel better, physically and emotionally.
5) Visualize something positive:
When you harness your brain to do something focused like visualizing, you are in charge of your brain thoughts, rather than thoughts running away like a lose horse or dog. If you take it a bit further and visualize something positive or soothing, you are again calming down your autonomic system.
So, take a few minutes out of each day to just stop and try one of these 5 ways to de-stress now. You might just change the trajectory of your life!
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