Quick Ways to De-Stress
We all know the feeling when your stress level goes through the roof. The adrenaline rushes through your body as you try and deal with a whiny two-year-old, a tormenting teenager, the ticking watch on your wrist as you sit in traffic on the way to the doctor, or the deadline at work that seems impossible to make.
When stress strikes, try one of these techniques for a quick cool-down.
Doing something creative that you enjoy, like cooking, baking, coloring with colored pencils or doodling, or taking pictures, can give you a break in a stressful situation. For example, cooking or baking requires focus, concentration, and physical activity—especially if you're making bread or rolling out dough.
Get it on. Sex releases the pleasure hormones oxytocin and endorphins. Muscle tension and worries temporarily disappear. Kissing, hugging and holding hands work, too.
Eat a square of chocolate. Not only is it rich in healthy flavanols, but cocoa consumption also increases nitric oxide in the blood, opening blood vessels and reducing blood pressure. What's more, it causes the brain to release feel-good endorphins.
Get dirty. The good bacteria in dirt increase the release of serotonin and improve mood in the same way antidepressants do, research finds. So plant something beautiful when the weather's right. Your stress levels will drop as your garden blooms.
Try a Supplement.
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Lion's Mane & DMAE. These supplements have a wide range of health benefits ranging from brain and mood support to digestive support. They also work to support the nervous system, encourage a heart-healthy, and may aid in maintaining healthy glucose levels.
Express your feelings. Write about your stress. You also can write a journal about a positive experience that happened that day. This daily practice can help increase positive thinking and help to rewire your brain to think more positively.
Be in the moment with one of your senses. Sight, smell, sound, and taste—you'll be amazed how quickly the stress melts away when you focus on just one of them. Eat something that you crave and savor each bite. Light a scented candle and breathe in your favorite scent. Listen to a beautiful piece of music and let it take you away. Look at something beautiful in your surroundings that makes you stop and stare..
Practice breathing exercises. Focus on your breath, pushing all other thoughts aside. Be conscious of the breath coming in and going out and focus on the sensation of inhaling and exhaling. Or try the square breathing technique: Inhale your breath as you count to 4. Hold your breath for 4 counts. Exhale your breath slowly as you count to 4. Hold your breath for 4 counts. Repeat for a few minutes until you feel calm.
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