Stress is not so hard to find
nowadays. Big things as well as small things can cause stress.
When this
happens, remember the following techniques:
- Get some physical exercise. A quick walk around the block frees your mind from what’s bugging you, helps in your blood circulation, and boosts energy levels.
- Regular exercise – with an approval from your doctor – is even better.
- Take a warm bath or shower, which tends to relax tense muscles and calm nerves.
- Talk over your troubles with a friend, relative, or profesional counselor. A “sympathetic other” can sometimes help you to see a problem more clearly – or help you think of practical solutions.
- Count to ten when you’re upset. It buys you time, so you can reflect on what’s bothering you and calm down.
- Pour yourself a cup of warm herbal tea. Sip it slowly and savor its soothing warmth and aroma.
- Listen to classical, new age or any soothing music.
- Do some form of meditation. It clears and relaxes the mind as well as the body.
Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American
Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com
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