Top Ways To Reduce Stress

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You may or may not know that stress can really impact your body, thoughts, behaviors and even how you feel. And if you let stress keep building, I have heard it can lead to many health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart issues and high blood pressure.

So what are some simple, doable ways to reduce stress and actually have a major impact on your weight, how you feel and think, and how you behave?

Check out this list! Top Ways To Reduce Stress

Calm Music – Choose music from an iTunes, Pandora or even Spa channel to calm the mind and let the brain almost go into a meditative state.

Take Deep Breaths – That lets your mind to focus and stop the worries from happening. Inhale deeply through your nose until your lungs to fill up completely. Then exhale through your nose and empty the lungs.

Scream! – One way to get it all out is just to scream and yell at the top of your lungs. It’s a great way to just blow off steam and release the tension.

Aroma Therapy – Certain aromas can be very stress relieving, such as peppermint, lavender, sage and chamomile. Use candles, diffusers, essential oils or just make a tea with those herbs!

Laughing – Laughing Out Loud is known to get the endorphins going and say good-bye to stressors for the time being. Whether it’s watching a comedy, going to a comedy club, or just hearing a good joke, it can have a big impact!

Sleep – Just the simple process of getting a good night’s sleep can have a profound effect on stress.

Journaling – This activity, even if it’s short in duration, is a great stress reliever. Getting negative thoughts or anger out on paper gets it out of your head and creates a calming effect. I use The 5-Minute Journal.

Tea – Having herbal teas using the herbs mentioned above is a great stress reliever. Look for the ones labels “calm” or “stress relief”

Phone a friend – Typically, connecting with friends and family makes happier people! Hearing their voice is usual;ly comforting and can help you reduce internal stress.

Tense and Release Your Muscles– Tense the muscles really tight and then let the tension go. Focus on e one muscle group at a time. Start at the top and work your way downward. Neck, shoulders, arms, etc.

Weekly Game Night – Playing a game with family and friend takes your mind off of things causing stress and can make you feel more connected and have a few laughs.

Hiking – Get out and get some fresh air and take a walk. Many times this will give you time to reflect and get a new perspective.

Hot Bath – While it may not be a whirlpool situation, a hot bath can certainly relax the muscles and allow for a time to unwind.

Party on Garth – Cranking up the tunes and having a dance party with yourself or friends will get the stress out and make you feel happy, even if you feel a little silly about it! You’ll be in a a great frame of mind! Have a YouTube music party or bring out the old vinyl if you still have a turntable!

Incantations – These and Mantras can change your mental state in an instant. It doesn’t take much. Say them out loud and state them in the positive such as: “I deserve the best in life!” “I am one with the universe!” “I am the voice! I will lead, not follow!” ” I have infinite power and control my own destiny!”

Exercise – That is at the top of my stress relief tips as this not only gets rid of the stress, but improves the body inside and out. Nothing but benefits here! Check out the library of Beachbody On Demand Workouts
Yoga, Dance, Cardio/Aerobics, Tai Chi, Strength Training, MMA/Kickboxing. They are all in there!

Nutrients – Our standard diet is very nutrient deficient. This is why we struggle with energy, clarity, digestion, etc. Shakeology is the answer on this one. I have been using it every day for many many years! Bundle it with Beachbody on Demand to get the best value or get it as a stand alone. Your body will thanks you and most likely improve your ways to reduce stress! Do your research here!

Stretch It Out – Stretching and Yoga have a profound effect on relaxing the muscles and relieving stress. These are two of the stress relieving tips I put into practice myself. Many of our workout programs have one or two stretching/yoga discs.

Visualization – This helps take you to another place whether tit is real life or only a dream. The mere activity or visualizing a better, less stressful place or state of being can have a dramatic calming effect

Change your state – While this takes some skill, focusing on the positive in situations can release stress. Let your brain release the stress hormones and let in pleasant, peaceful thoughts.

Be Happy – Or at least show that you are by smiling. This makes you just feel good and has an infectious effect on others around you.

Pets – Animals have a way of calming us humans and making us happy. This in turn helps us relieve stress. It must have to do with the unconditional love they give us!

Top Ways To Reduce Stress

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