Stress is a factor of everyday life and everyone feels certain levels of both stress and anxiety as they live their lives. The level of tolerance and how this stress is handled will vary from person to person. For some, stress becomes excessive and unbearable which can lead to issues such as depression and other disorders like panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder.
If the stresses in your life are getting to you, there are a few things that can be done to help reduce them.
Exercise Regularly and Eat a Healthy Diet
Eating healthy and getting regular exercise is good for you on many levels, but did you know that it can also help with stress relief? When you are feeling stressed, going out for a run, mountain bike ride or even a walk can help you feel renewed and energized.
Avoiding junk food and eating healthier choices like lean meats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and the appropriate fats can help improve your overall energy levels and mood.
Learn to Laugh
The old cliche that laughter is the best medicine is not too far from the truth. Have you noticed how much kids laugh and play? Life is fun and few young children have real experience with stress. Take time to play with your kids (if you have them) and really let yourself go. Laugh, run, play and just enjoy yourself.
If you don’t have any kids then no problem. Learn from them… take a little time each day to find humor in the world around you. Watch a funny show or visit with someone who makes you laugh.
Don’t Keep Your Feelings Locked Up.
Keeping your feelings locked up inside you is probably the worst thing you can do. It’s important to be able to vent and get things off your mind. Try to find someone that you can be open and honest with, doing so can go a long way to helping you cope with those things that are causing you stress.
With stress seemingly being a natural part of everybody’s life it’s important that you have ways to help dissipate it. These are just a few of the many ways available to do just that, find out which ones work for you… learn them and apply them.
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