If the chaise lounge approach to managing stress with a therapist isn’t your style, or you just can’t get an appointment since psychoanalysis is as in-demand as adopting a rescue dog, we have some natural solutions. You may find that some of these feel-good exercises will be so effective, they’ll become a regular part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Ways to De-Stress
Real human interaction: There is no substitute for relationships that aren’t transmitted over a computer screen. Find ways to connect with friends safely, which can include socially-distanced walks.
Nurture positive relationships: Put time into those who matter, eliminate toxic friendships, and lean on support from others.
Eliminate trigger-inducing moments:Â Learn to manage reactions to challenged situations by finding alternatives to what causes them. For instance, if a burdensome workload causes stress, delegate tasks or get an extension.
Laughter: Research supports this simple act as a stress-reducer.
Fitness: Physical activity calms the nerves, clears the mind, gives you energy and makes you feel good.
Sleep well: Make a point to get in needed sleep and keep to a regular schedule.
Eat well: A healthy diet is linked to feeling good with natural energy.
Meditative boosts: Find natural boosts over substances, such as meditation, the ritual of tea drinking and essential oils to calming scents.
Active communication: Maintain healthy open with the ones closest to you.
Take a break: In heated moments, press the pause button.
Be kind to yourself: Allocate time for yourself and activities that bring you joy. Reiki and massages are the ultimate in good-for-you indulgences.
Make memories: Take trips, create adventures and deviate from the ho-hum everyday.
Alternative healing: Yoga, crystals, acupuncture and meditation promote relaxation and full-body healing.
Unplug: Make a point to disconnect from electronics regularly in lieu of enrichment.
Stay positive: An optimistic perception is an approach that works!
To listen to ways to reduce stress, please tune in to our Happy Healthy Home podcast.
Resources:
Crystals: Energy Muse
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