5 stress relievers worth trying
Stress relievers can be learned in the time it takes to read this page and will help you to feel more relaxed almost immediately. And even more exciting, the stress relief benefits will increase with regular practice. Try as many as you can—there's something here for everyone. 1. Breathing exercises Deep breathing is an easy stress reliever that has numerous benefits for the body, including relaxing muscles and quieting the mind. Breathing exercises are especially helpful because you can practice them anywhere. Perhaps more importantly, they work quickly so you can de-stress in a flash. 2. Guided Imagery This is a great way to leave your stress behind for a while and relax your body. Some find it easier to practice than meditation, as it allows more engagement of the conscious mind. You can focus on imagining relaxing environments you would love to visit, or on memories of your "happy place" for when you're stressed. You can play natural sounds in the background as you practice, to promote a more immersive experience. 3. Visualization Building on guided imagery, you can also imagine yourself achieving goals like becoming healthier and more relaxed, doing well at tasks, and handling conflict in better ways. Also, visualizing yourself doing well on tasks you’re trying to master actually functions like physical practice, so you can improve your performance through visualizations as well. 4. Excitement Getting excited about an event or an upcoming vacation. Perhaps your thinking, I can’t afford that right now or I don’t have time. Start with something small that is important to you. Maybe your favorite restaurant, you could look forward to the end of the week or a mini vacation with the family to one of your favorite spots locally. Go as far as things that you want like a newer car or home. Try by visiting dealerships and looking at new houses. Touching the walls and the fixtures. Getting excited about things that you can control if you choose to sit down and figure out how. 5. Exercise Many people exercise to control weight and get in better physical condition to become more healthy or physically attractive, but exercise and stress management are also closely linked. Exercise provides a distraction from stressful situations, as well as an outlet for frustrations, and gives you a lift via endorphins as well.
Whatever you decide to do, begins with you. Relieving your stress not only helps you feel better, but it helps those that are effected by the stress around you.
