It’s a no brainer and you probably know this already… but, it’s hard to be happy when you are stressed. Stress sucks the happiness and joy right out of us so it only make sense then that one way to increase our happiness and our quality of life is to de-stress. Not only is it good for our soul, it’s also good for our overall health and well being to reduce the stress in our lives.
Here are 4 simple things you can do to de-stress:
Get Enough Sleep
An easy way to stress less is to make sure you get a good night’s sleep. It’s recommended that you get seven to eight hours of sleep every night. How much sleep are you getting? When we don’t sleep well, and don’t sleep enough, our bodies are in a constant state of stress, trying to make up for the lack of sleep. Sleep helps us relax and gives our mind time to process everything that’s been happening. Stop burning the midnight oil and get some sleep. You’ll get more done when you’re fresh and rested and you’ll be less stressed out.
Move Around And Get Some Exercise
Without doubt, the best stress reliever is exercise. If you can get outside to workout, even better. The fresh air and sunshine will do wonders. Go for a run, or even just a short walk whenever you’re feeling stressed. For best results, work out regularly.
Take Some “Me” Time
There are times in our lives when we have to spend a lot of focus and attention on others. Maybe you are raising a toddler, or maybe you’re working hard to get a new company off the ground. At busy times like these that take a lot of our attention and time, it’s easy to forget about ourselves, or put our own personal needs last. Make an effort to spend at least a little bit of “me” time each day. It doesn’t have to be much. Even ten minutes spent relaxing and doing something completely selfish can be a great way to decompress and distress.
Practice Meditation
Last but not least, and probably my most favorite way to de-stress, is meditation. You don’t have to spend a lot of time on this. Sitting quietly going through a guided meditation once a day can do wonders. Once you get in the habit of practicing meditation daily, and get better at it, you can draw on the techniques you’ve learned whenever you encounter a particularly stressful situation. You can spend a minute or two in meditation, even at the most stressful time and allow your mind to relax. Trust me, this will come in very handy when life throws you a curveball, or when you’re feeling completely overwhelmed.
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