It is the season when many people go through a lot of stress; festive season shopping, winding up yearly activities, accounts and budgets among other end-of-the-year activities that increase stress level. But this increase in stress level can be curbed by engaging in some simple activities that allow you to find your calm, manage the level of your stress and anxiety and keep bad energy at bay.
Feeling stressed about work and family responsibilities? There are plenty of quick things you can do to reduce your tension, the following are fast stress-busting pick-me-ups for all busy individuals:
Laugh out loud: Laughing out loud is a great way to release stress; watch comedy skits, invite over some friends and share a few good laughs. Every time you crack up, increased oxygen courses to your organs, blood flow increases and stress evaporates. It is even said that having a good laugh is enough to lower stress hormone levels.
Clean the clutter: Being surrounded by too much stuff can be overwhelming and contribute to stress and anxiety especially when you can’t find what you need. It is time to de-clutter to de-stress because an uncluttered space can feel satisfying and restorative.
Sing a song: No matter how out of tune you are, singing can make you feel happier; singing puts people in a better mood and reduce stress. It also helps breathing and posture as well as heart and immune system.
Take a walk: Exercise is a great way to ease stress by producing endorphins that make you feel good and helps you to focus by helping you forget what’s making you anxious.
Chew some gum: Chewing gum does more than making the breath fresher; it helps to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as improve mental performance during tasks.
Have sex: When you’re stressed out, getting frisky might be the last thing on your mind but having sex is actually a great way to relieve tension and ease stress; sex lowers blood pressure, boosts self-esteem and increases feelings of intimacy with your partner while helping you sleep better.
Take a deep breath: Aromatherapy isn’t just for spas. No matter where you are, taking a deep whiff of lavender or rosemary may put you into a more relaxed state. Inhaling those aromas may lower your levels of the stress hormone cortisol. But just the act of breathing deeply is also a stress buster. Deep breathing sends oxygen surging through your bloodstream, helping to calm your entire body.
Drink some orange juice: Researchers say vitamin C may help people manage stress more effectively by lowering levels of stress hormones like cortisol. In addition, vitamin C-rich foods such as orange juice, grapefruit juice, strawberries, or sweet red peppers can help boost your immune system.
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