Anyone can feel super stressed out. People of all ages, whether you are in your 20's or 50's. Stress comes from many different causes, whether you're having a late day in the office, your kids won't stop fighting with each other, the library doesn't open until 8am and you still need to print your essay, or just the little things that add up to you taking on so many tasks. Stress can also be the trigger to anxiety and depression. What people do not know is, stress is easy to relieve more than you think it would be! You just have to find the right coping method. Here are a list of stress relieving activities you can do with some of the free time in your day to have the energy to take on life!
1. YOGA
Yoga has so many health benefits, especially relation to stress. Yoga improves concentration and focus, and also eases migrants.
2. COLORING BOOKS
No, I'm not talking about coloring disney princesses (I mean if you like that too, great!) I'm taking about what has been all the rave. Adult coloring books that relax the mind and can also bring out your inner child.
3. WORKOUT
My personally favorite way to relieve my stress is a great workout. It makes me feel so great afterward and I'm able to get great health benefits out of it too!
4. SPEND TIME WITH PETS
Who can say they are STILL stressed out while playing with a furry friend?
5. JOURNAL
Writing a journal, and documenting problems you may be concerned about or just logging in your daily activities can relax your mind and have a chance to just let everything out. You can also look back on it and see how far you've come!
6. PUNCH A PILLOW
Do it. Don't be ashamed, we all have to do it at some point.
7. YOUR FAVORITE PLACE
Go to your favorite place. Whether it is the little coffee shop on main street, your favorite viewing point high in the mountains, or your best friends house. Go there, and just breathe.
8. LISTEN TO YOUR PLAYLIST
John Mayer, James Arthur, The Fray.. are just a few of my faves.
9. RELAXATION MEDITATION
There's a whole bunch of meditation talk downs you can do, find your favorite on youtube and see for yourself how amazing and uplifting you feel afterward!
10. DISCONNECT FROM TECH
Try it, I know it'll be tough, but it will be worth it.
Here are some others:
Look at a happy photo, watch a funny video, go out with friends, head outside, have some alone time with yourself, take a bath, stretch, cook a new dish, do something artistic, get a massage, read a book, pick up a new hobby, surround yourself with family, or write a to do list.
