Stress Free
July 27, 2022
Tests, traffic, loud neighborhood - it's all so overwhelming and stressful but who has time to relieve stress when it's constantly building and building? Well I hope you do because studies have shown that too much stress leads to headaches, higher blood pressur, an upset stomach, memory loss, disrupted sleep and increased risk for heart attacks. Stress does a number on your mind and body draining your immune system and messing with your ability to concentrate having sore muscles, shallow breath, increased heart rate. These are all signs that you might be too stressed out.
We all know that you can't take fewer classes, you can't quit the basketball team or resign from your work. I get it. But here are a few tips that will help you feel calmer inside when you're outside life gets too hectic.
Stay in and recuperate. When stressed, you might feel the need to tackle everything on your to-do list all at once but that sets you up for burnout and failure. Instead, find a simple routine tasks to complete at home like doing the dishes or vacuuming. Studies show that completing a repetitive task allows your brain to pare down and focus the perfect cure for a worried scattered mind. After you finish cleaning your house, Clean yourself.
Clean yourself means a warm bath or hot shower will boost your mood. Studies have shown that the sensation of warm water triggers responses in the body and brain similar to those triggered by emotional warmth. So think of your next shower like a soothing liquid hug. If you guys find stress keeping you up all night try progressive muscle relaxation just before bed.
That is a fancy way to describe clenching up every muscle in your body for a few seconds and then letting go lie on your back and start with your forehead continuing through your tummy, down through your thighs and finally you do toes. Repeat as needed until every muscle is completely relaxed.
Most importantly, Sleep like a baby to get out for good vibes. A good sleep means you habe the energy to do things you can enjoy without stressing out.
