No matter the reason, people are stressed. Stress can affect you in many ways. It is important to try to relax when you are feeling stressed. Here are some simple ways to relax even when you are feeling stressed.
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We all have times of stress
We have all been stressed at times, but when you are feeling stressed, it can be hard to relax. This can affect your mood and your health. Learning how to relax when you are feeling stressed can help you to stay healthy and happy.
What does stress do to you
In the short term, stress can make it difficult to focus and solve problems. It can wear you out and make your tired, as well as make you nervous and irritable.
Chronic stress can not only affect your mood it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Chronic stress can lead to depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It can have physical effects like digestive problems and it can lower your immune system’s ability to fight colds and other illnesses.
Ways to relax when you are feeling stressed
Breathe
Breathing in and out is one of the easiest ways to relax. The next time you are feeling stressed and need to relax, try sitting or laying down. Place your hands on your stomach and take deep slow breathes. Focus on each breath and breathe in for a count of 3 and then out for a count of 3. Do this 5 times or until you are feeling relaxed.
Chewing Gum
If you are stressed about a deadline at work or school, try chewing gum. It relaxes you from clenching your jaw and it also gives a mental boost. It has been shown to help you be more productive when you are feeling stressed.
Take a Walk
Taking a walk is a great way to clear your head. Physical activity helps to improve your mood and releases endorphins to help you to feel better. Making time on a daily basis to include exercise is good for you on multiple levels. It will keep your stress level down and it will help to relieve the stress you are feeling.
Laugh
Laughing is a simple thing that has many health benefits. It can ease pain, give the immune system a boost and help to ease anxiety and depression. It is, also, a way to connect with other people.
Visualise Being Calm
I am sure you have heard the expression “Find your happy place” It might sound like a cliche but it is truly a great way to relax when you are stressed. Find a quiet place to sit and relax. Think about things that are calming and relaxing. Think about things like sitting at the beach, listening to the rain, or children laughing.
Sing
You don’t have to have the singing ability to sing. Singing is shown to improve mood and decrease stress. Turn on your favourite upbeat and happy song and start singing. A study in Japan shows that even people who did not enjoy singing had an improvement in their moods.
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Closing my eyes and using a few breathing techniques is my most helpful tip….
Hot bubble bath and my favourite music 🙂
Go for a walk or even outside and take a few deep breaths
I always find that a walk with the dog helps, or losing myself in a really good book.
Have a nice cup of tea and watch the world from my window
Bath, wine, music
I love to read a good book to relax
Read, listen to music and do yoga
I love cleaning, followed by a long hot bubble bath!
A nice walk outdoors always helps relax me – i have a bad habit of not breating properly when i feel stressed and walking resets it
Going to be honest and say a few glasses of wine, only during evenings obviously, during the day I’ve been learning yoga.
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I do deep breathing and read to take my mind off things
Usually I walk the dogs to clear my head and de-stress!
I would normally have a long soak, however relaxing is a luxury at the moment with 4 adults and 3 children in the house
While the weather has been nice spending time in my garden has helped me to relax.
I love playing the piano to clear my head!
I hve a couple of things I like to do – normally i would go to the gym and do some boxing but since that isnt an option right now i have my own punchbag at home, I also like to do some crafting or colouring and go for a walk with the dog in the local woods
erm glass of wine lol and music x
Listen to some soothing music and read.
I have a hot bath and/or a glass of wine.
A good walk in the fresh air.
Singing along to a few pop songs reduces my stress levels; although it probably increases those of people within earshot!
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Depending on the situation, I usually like to speak to my partner about things that are on my mind. Then it will usually a nice bath or shower, read or play a game, have a cup of tea, and a nap.
I pull out my knitting – really calms me down
A hot bath and a good book!
Normally in a bath with wine!
Recently I’ve being trying to learn yoga, I find it quite relaxing x
I like to cook or bake when I’m feeling stressed or anxious
A bit of exercise helps, if I can bring myself to do it!
I like to read a book or listen to a meditation app
I’m pretty stressed at the moment, to be honest, as my neighbour is trying to destroy our lives, and I’m also ill with C19, not a good combination. She hacked my google last night! When I’m stressed I either come on the laptop and read some blogs listening to loud music, or I sit in peace and quiet reading a book – either one helps me get out of myself for a while! xx
I usually sing to make me feel better and relax, although if it is at bedtime I count to 20 over and over breathing in or out on each number.
I have a bubble bath with candles or listen to some music.
I always pick up something interesting to read
I turn my favourite tunes up good and loud then dance like a woman possessed
I go for a little walk
I play relaxation music, light some incense and I then sit comfortably and go into meditation. Just five or ten minutes can be enough to calm and relax me.
Read or garden – works wonders
A nice bubble bath and a good book, sometimes with a glass of chilled wine
Read a book
Has to be a nice hot bubble bath listening to music
Reading a book in the bath helps me to relax
A glass of wine then lie in bed and listen to guided meditation
I meditate
I like to potter about in the garden when stressed. It gives me time to gather my thoughts, and gets healthy fresh air into my lungs.
Read a book or have a bath
I potter about in my garden
yoga always helps
Soak in epsom salts and a nice facial
I use rescue remedy if I am really stressed, light scented candles and put on music!
I relax by having a bath while listening to some relaxing music or meditation
a walk on the beach collecting driftwood, shells and white stones for the garden – I am lucky to live on the coast.
I love to listen to music to help me relax, or take a bath.
I feel it easy to relax when stressed is to take a bath.
Listening to music and having a dance!
Reading a good book helps to to relax
A nice hot bath and good book always help me to relax and unwind.
I always listen to music to help me relax
Read a book.
One of three things: do some cooking, go on a walk, have an aromatherapy bath!
An early night with a soak in the bath and a book in bed
Ben feeling quite stressed lately but a walk with my dogs out in the countryside near me calms me down. Helps me to see the positives in my life.
I like to read to wind down and relax.
Having a relaxing shower, and reading a book. Self care is so important when relaxing!
Doing jigsaws relaxes me.
Yoga and deep relaxation exercises
I do housework, get stuck in with a bit of elbow grease and get all my aggression and ‘argh’ moments out. Therapeutic and productive.
Listening to my favourite music really helps me when I’m stressed
I find a face mask, burning candles and listening to music helps me
In my mind I go to my Special place where the world and the people in it cannot find or hurt me.
I usually go and have a bath, it always makes me feel better afterwards.
A bubble bath and a nice gin and tonic!
I love to bake someone new takes my mind off everything!
Yoga or a nature walk.
Deep breathing and listening to some relaxing music helps me to destress as does interacting with my pets
If it is in the day I go out into the garden if I can. Otherwise it is a long soak in the bath.
have a cup of tea and sit in the garden
I enjoy a good afternoon film. Watching Guys and Dolls today. Music / Musicals are nice, can be relaxing.
I take the dog for a walk….it’s great to get out in the fresh air!
running or walking with my dog
My way to de-stress is to lie on my bed…. curtains closed completely….headphones on and soft music playing while breathing in and out until I can feel myself relaxing… I normally end up falling asleep.
A good book with a lovely gin and tonic
A cuddle with my guinea pigs, especially if they fall asleep on my lap!
I take my dog for a walk and get some fresh air to help clear my head!
Do some yoga and meditation helps me