Smart Tips and Habits to Reduce Stress
Feeling stressed in today’s society is pretty much inevitable. During times of stress or adversity, the body goes through a number of changes designed to make us faster, stronger, more alert, more capable versions of ourselves. Our heart rate increases, blood pressure goes up, and adrenaline and cortisol (the stress hormone) surge through the body.
So what can we do about it?
In this post I’d like to share some tips and habits that you can start using in your own life to reduce the stress and live a much lighter and more relaxing life.
Nurture relationships: Have a range of positive, supportive connections within and outside your family. If you don’t, take steps to improve the situation. Join a club, local group, volunteer group, or an evening class. Relationship is a good source of support and a sympathetic ear, while offering help and support to others can make you feel good about yourself.
Get enough sleep and exercise: When you take care of your mind and body, you’re better able to cope effectively with challenges in your life. Physical exertion helps counteract the effects of stress and can also lead to better sleep.
Learn to relax: easier said than done when you’re stressed, but setting aside some time to unwind can be a good way of easing the pressure. Whether it’s yoga or meditation, or even a walk in the park, time out of a normal busy schedule can help you get a new perspective.
Have fun: Including fun activities in life may be one of the best stress relief tips you can follow. While many responsible adults have adult-sized responsibilities that make it easy to put fun on the low end of the priorities list, letting your inner child come out to play can mitigate the effects of stress and keep you feeling vital and happy.
Positive attitude: focusing on how things could be better in the future, rather than the seemingly insurmountable problems in the present, can make them feel less daunting. Similarly, changing the way you look at a situation can take away some of its power to frighten you, while it could also be helpful to look at the positive things in your life, rather than just the negative ones.
Be decisive: Make decisions and take action rather than hoping things will get better one day. Even initiating small actions can give you a sense of empowerment, which can give you the confidence to take bigger steps.
Acceptance: some things you may not be able to change, at least in the short term, so instead of worrying about things that are beyond your control, focus on those things you can alter.
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