How to cope with stress?
Posted on: 28/Feb/2017 10:23:14 AM
Here are different ways in which you can de-stress and unwind. Make a list of all your favourite songs, which you can listen to when you`re stressed out.
A walk outside - even just for a few minutes - will give you time to think things through and figure out what to do next.
Give yourself about 10 minutes to figure out all possible outcomes and scenarios and how you will deal with them. This will help calm you down a bit and be more confident when the time comes.
An effective de-stressing exercise is to clench your muscles (while you inhale) and let go (as you exhale). Start with your forehead and face, and gradually move to the rest of the body. This clenching and surrendering action helps the body relax.
Close your eyes and empty your mind of stressful thoughts. This will give your mind and body a chance to rejuvenate and deal with stress.
Take some time out and watch your favourite comedy TV serial or movie. Several studies say that laughing helps lower stress hormones in the body and helps you relax.
Keep a journal where you jot down things that stress you out. Write down how you feel and what you`re doing to combat feelings of anxiety and negative emotions.
Spending time with people you like, helps your body release oxytocin, a chemical known to lower cortisol levels as well as blood pressure.
Spend 30 minutes doing cardio, which will help clear your mind thanks to the endorphins that it will release in the body.
Just a few minutes of meditation are excellent to lower levels of stress, anxiety and even depression.
Do yourself a favour and take a break from your electronic gadgets for some time. Studies have established that pets can significantly help reduce anxiety levels.
