How to de-stress?

Make a plan!: First figure out what your 3 leading causes of stress are and devise a method to manage each. Yoga, therapy, massage, meditation and quiet time are all things that improve stress management.

Many approaches: Reducing stress is one of the best ways to enhance health. Avoid stressful situations if possible, meditate, exercise, eat well, get enough sleep, take time out for pleasure, seek support/counsel from friends, family& professionals. Do your best to live in the present moment. Herbs like ashwagandha & holy basil & supps. Like magnesium & b complex often help. Read books like full catastrophe living.

Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Manage stress with: E-a-s-e. 1)eliminate the stressor from your life (be assertive; delegate; take breaks & vacations) 2)alter the impact of the stressor (problem solving; time management; social/group action); 3)shift your outlook (reduce unrealistic expectations, irrational beliefs & negative self-talk); & 4) ease your response (relaxation, exercise & good nutrition). Counseling can help.

Try this: 1. Stress management techniques: relaxation exercises, meditation, mindfulness, thankfulness journals. 2. Letting go of problems that are not ours to solve; solve problems with solutions one step at a time; releasing unnecessary worry by setting realistic goals. 3. Using social support to help us manage stress and give us perspective 4. Self help materials. 5. Time for oneself. 6.Exercise.

Mindfulness therapy: To my mind stress is consequence of a mind ruled by the physical body. People subjected to stress and affected by stess should study relaxation therapies and biofeedback. An internet service at heartmath.Com is an effective training tool. Perhaps the all time most useful book has been "the relaxation response" by harvard professor herbert benson.

Remedies for stress: A certain amount of stress is normal, however unchecked, stress can cause and contribute to disease. Anxiety, hypertension, lowered immune response are all linked to stress. The best remedy for stress is mindfulness and meditation. Meditation can come in many forms from breathing, to yoga, and even sustained exercise. Whatever you choose, sustained stress management is the best prevention.

Stress: Exercise regularly, at least 40 to 50 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week in your target zone, a little breathy. Eat a plant based diet, get plenty of rest, and try to perceive as accurately as possible, as our misperceptions drive anxiety and stress. Best.

To address stress:: Talk about feelings & address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine & alcohol (or moderate). Try Qi Gong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, Yoga, exercise program, deep breathing exercises or Progressive muscle relaxation.

Take a deep breath: I am glad you are asking this question which is very important to address for your wellbeing, so thank you. Thera are many techniques that you can use to de stress. My favorite one is recognize when you are stressed out. Take three deep breath. Close your eyes and concentrate in your breathing. Try to imagine yourself in a happy time. Now that what is going on at this moment, will pass. Accept it.

Congratulations: you have taken the 1st step to overcoming your stress. Realizing that you need to desTress, can help start doing things differently. What can you cut out of your life? What stress management techniques do you know? You can reach out to a therapist to learn more ways to manage your stress like hypnosis, increasing exercise, improving relationships, learning to speak about your feelings.