I love to relax. Even
when I am taking care of business, I like to be as calm and collected as
possible.
Many people find it difficult to relax, or think that you have to use all sorts of special techniques to relieve stress.
While there are many mystical teachings from around the globe that can be used to promote relaxation, there are just as many simple and easy things that you can do to eliminate stress.
Here are my TOP TEN WAYS to have instant stress relief...
10) Close Your Eyes and Relive Happy Times.
Can you remember a time in your life when you felt ecstatic? Close your eyes and relive the emotions of that experience in your head. The emotions of that great memory will be felt in the present, replacing any stress that would have otherwise been felt.
9) Force Yourself to Laugh and Smile.
When you are smiling and laughing, it is impossible to be upset, stressed or be anything other that happy. Force a smirk, grin or chuckle and your mood will change with it!
8) Take a Nap.
Sometimes we are feeling stress because we are physically and mentally tired.
A short “power nap” will recharge your batteries and allow your mind to refresh. Fifteen minutes is sometimes all it takes for your body to press the reset button.
7) Yoga.
The discipline of yoga can be on the human pretzel advanced level, or some simple stretches combined with focused breathing.
The deep relaxing stretches of yoga releases tight muscle spasms caused by stressful situations like worrying about bills and working with people that you don’t like.
Taking a yoga class or doing some long stretches can do a world of good to reduce stress and cope with any situation.
6) Brew Some Tea.
Sipping tea just brings up images of being relaxed and carefree. There are tons of non-caffeinated herbal teas that are soothing, calming and delicious.
Peppermint Tea sharpens and relaxes your mind. Chamomile calms the mind and body, and is even beneficial to your digestion. Packaged commercial teas with relaxing sounding names usually do have the beneficial effects that they claim and are good.
Tea also has natural antioxidants that fix the physical toll that stress takes on your body.
5) Run a Bath.
A nice hot bath is always the supreme way to be pampered and transported to a zone of stress relief and relaxation. Together with some tranquil music, small candles, bath salts and incense, a hot bath is heaven on earth.
4) Use Positive Affirmations.
Speaking positive affirmations or even repeating them in your head can set the tone for your day. I find that it is best to do them in the morning before getting into the swing of your day. They are also great to use to replace negative and uninspiring thoughts that you may be having.
Positive affirmations like “I am loved… I am prosperous… I attract positive energy and repel negative energy… I am wealthy and wise”, all set the mood in your mind for those things affirmed to actually manifest in your life.
It is a mental magic trick taht you use to get the edge on stress and brush it off of your shoulder.
3) Aromatherapy.
Who does not like things that smell good? Roses, Jasmine flowers, sandalwood, and even the mist that sometimes sprays when you peel an orange all sweeten the air and have a relaxing effect on the body.
Stress and wonderful aromas cannot dwell in the same place at the same time.
Fragrant incense and inhaling or diffusing essential oils into the air will instantly change your vibe and send stress running in the other direction.
2) Listen to Relaxing Music.
We all know how listening to calming music can instantly create an atmosphere of peace anywhere and anytime.
Calming music soothes the mind and soul. Playing your favorite music that puts you in a calm mood is one of the best ways to deflect stress and maintain inner peace.
And the Number One way to instantly relieve stress…
1) Do Deep Breathing.
Deep deliberate breathing gets more oxygen to the brain and slows the heart rate. It also gives you a chance to step back and analyze a situation to see what is really going on.
Take a moment to inhale to a count of five and exhale to a count of five. If you take ten deep breaths like this, it is impossible to stay stressed out!
This is the power that you already have right now to deal with stress and stay relaxed.
Many people find it difficult to relax, or think that you have to use all sorts of special techniques to relieve stress.
While there are many mystical teachings from around the globe that can be used to promote relaxation, there are just as many simple and easy things that you can do to eliminate stress.
Here are my TOP TEN WAYS to have instant stress relief...
10) Close Your Eyes and Relive Happy Times.
Can you remember a time in your life when you felt ecstatic? Close your eyes and relive the emotions of that experience in your head. The emotions of that great memory will be felt in the present, replacing any stress that would have otherwise been felt.
9) Force Yourself to Laugh and Smile.
When you are smiling and laughing, it is impossible to be upset, stressed or be anything other that happy. Force a smirk, grin or chuckle and your mood will change with it!
8) Take a Nap.
Sometimes we are feeling stress because we are physically and mentally tired.
A short “power nap” will recharge your batteries and allow your mind to refresh. Fifteen minutes is sometimes all it takes for your body to press the reset button.
7) Yoga.
The discipline of yoga can be on the human pretzel advanced level, or some simple stretches combined with focused breathing.
The deep relaxing stretches of yoga releases tight muscle spasms caused by stressful situations like worrying about bills and working with people that you don’t like.
Taking a yoga class or doing some long stretches can do a world of good to reduce stress and cope with any situation.
6) Brew Some Tea.
Sipping tea just brings up images of being relaxed and carefree. There are tons of non-caffeinated herbal teas that are soothing, calming and delicious.
Peppermint Tea sharpens and relaxes your mind. Chamomile calms the mind and body, and is even beneficial to your digestion. Packaged commercial teas with relaxing sounding names usually do have the beneficial effects that they claim and are good.
Tea also has natural antioxidants that fix the physical toll that stress takes on your body.
5) Run a Bath.
A nice hot bath is always the supreme way to be pampered and transported to a zone of stress relief and relaxation. Together with some tranquil music, small candles, bath salts and incense, a hot bath is heaven on earth.
4) Use Positive Affirmations.
Speaking positive affirmations or even repeating them in your head can set the tone for your day. I find that it is best to do them in the morning before getting into the swing of your day. They are also great to use to replace negative and uninspiring thoughts that you may be having.
Positive affirmations like “I am loved… I am prosperous… I attract positive energy and repel negative energy… I am wealthy and wise”, all set the mood in your mind for those things affirmed to actually manifest in your life.
It is a mental magic trick taht you use to get the edge on stress and brush it off of your shoulder.
3) Aromatherapy.
Who does not like things that smell good? Roses, Jasmine flowers, sandalwood, and even the mist that sometimes sprays when you peel an orange all sweeten the air and have a relaxing effect on the body.
Stress and wonderful aromas cannot dwell in the same place at the same time.
Fragrant incense and inhaling or diffusing essential oils into the air will instantly change your vibe and send stress running in the other direction.
2) Listen to Relaxing Music.
We all know how listening to calming music can instantly create an atmosphere of peace anywhere and anytime.
Calming music soothes the mind and soul. Playing your favorite music that puts you in a calm mood is one of the best ways to deflect stress and maintain inner peace.
And the Number One way to instantly relieve stress…
1) Do Deep Breathing.
Deep deliberate breathing gets more oxygen to the brain and slows the heart rate. It also gives you a chance to step back and analyze a situation to see what is really going on.
Take a moment to inhale to a count of five and exhale to a count of five. If you take ten deep breaths like this, it is impossible to stay stressed out!
This is the power that you already have right now to deal with stress and stay relaxed.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM
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