According
to a recent survey, we are getting used to living with constant stress; not
good. However, we are also getting better at managing it; good! Here are the
top 10 ways to beat stress:
Take a timeout – Step away from
whatever’s making every muscle tense. Even 10 minute helps.
Walk or Dance, lifts
weights or do yoga.
Exercise gives you a break and undoes some of stress’s bad biological effects.
Talk – Vent to someone
close.
Meditate or do 10 minutes of
deep breathing twice a day.
Laugh – Call your funniest
friend, catch a favorite sitcom, watch crazy cat videos online.
Let it go – One person always
gets to you? Take a deep breath and move on. The person you’re letting off the
hook is you.
Keep lavender and
lemon around
– Sprays, oils or the real things. Their calming scents are proven relaxants.
Play with a pet – Just stroking a
four legged friend lowers stress and blood pressure.
Squeeze tight – Scrunch up every
face or body muscle for 15 seconds, then release. Repeat.
Contraction-relaxation unknots you.
Accentuate the
positive
– Each night, focus on three good things that happened. Be grateful. Say
“Thanks” a lot. Life is good.
