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7 tips to relieve stress… fast |
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By Cassie MaDonna » When you are really stressed and your heart starts pumping fast, try these little exercises for quick relief:
- Release the tension. Squeeze your fist really hard and focus on it. Now take a couple of deep breaths while squeezing. You’ll start to feel your heart slow down and beat at a normal rate.
- Think positive. When you replace one negative with two positives the outcome becomes happier. Your thoughts are just that – thoughts. They will go away unless you want them to stay. Just let go.
- Remain focused. Instead of doing 20 different tasks and only getting a quarter finished, concentrate on one main task and finish it. Accomplishment feels good.
- Snacks are great. Healthy snacks like an apple or some cherries can help you de-stress for the simple fact that they give you a break and time to enjoy something nutritious and energy building. It can vitalize your mind, body and spirit.
- Pets are human’s best friends. No matter what your pet may be – a dog, snake, turtle… spending time with it alone after work can be more invigorating than talking it through with another human.
- Massage yourself. Rub your ears, temples, forehead, wrists… what you’re doing is releasing the tightness that develops when you are under stress.
- Reflection. Realize what is stressing you out and let it go. Holding on to feelings causes blockage of other feelings. It’s like a clogged pipe – push those feelings out through screaming (not at someone) in the bath, an open field, or in your car.
Always remember to take breaks throughout the day; time alone is time well spent to gather your thoughts and to release tension from the busy day. |
