Vacations are one of the best forms of stress relief. Unfortunately, not everyone can take the vacation of their dreams or liking. Frequently, where or when you go is intertwined with other people's desires as well as your own. A vacation of your choosing is the best stress relief but since I know that is not always going to happen, let me give you some quick tips you can use right now, right where you are.
The best stress relief strategy is to not try and completely eliminate all of your stress at once. Instead, begin by making gradual changes through changing habits and gradually working in stress relief strategies that do work.
There are a number of different ways stress can be relieved.
One method of relieving stress is with puzzles. They literally force your mind to change it's focus and move from what is causing you stress. Puzzles are available in all sizes and for all ages.
Another good option is gardening. Nothing quite as nice as getting your hands in the earth. Of course, I use gloves to avoid the dirt under the nails. Do something that requires some physical exertion like hacking through the briars, picking berries.
Most of the time we are too busy to notice the beauty of nature around us. We're so focused on the negative stress that we totally ignore or don't let in what is a natural stress releiver. Go for a drive in the country, to the lake or ocean, to the mountains and spend some time observing.
How hard would it be for you to add one simple pleasure to your daily routine?
Start a hobby. it doesn't have to be expensive. I started buying little cacti from the local 99 cent store and replanting. Potting soil is pretty cheap as are pots and even if you've never had success before, try a cactus. Really, they're easy to grow and they grow fast and many of them have flowers that bloom.
You've heard about herbs and that they might bring stress relief, but you may have hesitated. Natural stress supplements are available. Natural cures are great alternatives to prescription drugs. In addition to being safer than prescription medication; natural stress relief can be just as effective if not more so.
Music has excellent stress relief properties and it's great for keeping your kids in a peaceful mood. You can sing and dance together or you can play it lightly while they do homework, draw or just play. Music can assist us in this; we can listen to peaceful strains or comforting melodies.
You can pick up an instrument on eBay relatively cheaply and experiment. Get something fun and relaxing. I bought a Native American flute that is super easy to play and it sounds very relaxing not to mention it helps my breathing; multiple good benefits.
The Bible indicates that we can make melody in our hearts. You can also speak blessings to yourself. The body reacts differently when it hears you speak a blessing to yourself over someone else speaking to you. If you need tips, pick up a CD and repeat them to your self while driving or working around the house.
Stress can be releived by exercise. It provides a way for the body to get rid of all the tension and frustration. Exercise can heal the mind as it shapes your body.
When you exercise, you can get a boost of confidence knowing you're the best you can be.
Laughter is the best medicine. Physiologically the body improves with a state of happiness. Laughter helps you to relax and reduce high levels of anxiety. So keep laughing for stress relief. Really, good honest, clean humor, which admittedly is hard to find, is the best.
Take some shots-with a camera! Scenes from nature known to have a relaxant effect are the Grand Canyon, the Matterhorn, mountain scenes, woods and pristine beaches. For some people, just pictures can help, but for others, the relief from stress comes from actually being there.
Whatever you eventually choose as your preferred stress relief tip, remember to always find time to do it. Don't get so busy you don't take time for yourself.
About the Author:
If you want stress relief or you want to receive stress relief check out Jeff's site at www.ReliefForMyStress.com where you can download a free chapter from his book.
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