Doesn’t it feel as though we don’t have a choice when it comes to stress? Everyone experiences stress to some degree. Our bodies react, the heart rate increases, the blood vessels constrict and your breathing intensifies. The way you respond to stress, however, make a big difference to your overall well-being.
Below are 20 ways to guide yourself into that relaxation state of mind.
- Exercise: walk, run, skip, hop? Get moving!
- Drink tea
- The three B’s: Bath, Book, Booze
- Breathe Deeply
- Eat a healthy snack
- Visualize a peaceful environment (close your eyes!)
- Step away from the screen
- Try a different screen: Video Games
- Hug someone you love for 20 seconds
- Put on some relaxation music: spa sounds or soft classical
- Treat yourself! Candy or sweets (ONE!)
- Turn off your phone
- Eat a banana (for the potassium)
- Childs pose yoga position
- Write in your journal
- Meditate
- Cuddle with a pet
- Chew gum
- Soak in the sun and naturally get Vitamin D
- Smile!
