Easy and simple ways to deal with stress

Stress is a common word in today’s fast life. There are many ways to get relief from stress but some of them are quite time consuming and requires a lot of practice. These may include ways like attending yoga classes, undergoing stress removal or reduction therapies, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. So, it is important to know the ways to know how to deal with stress.

However there are other very simple ways in which one can successfully get relief from stress, may be after a long tiring day or when the mind is completely blocked with stress and seeks relaxation at any cost.

• Music – Music has always been a great friend of man during relaxation. So when a person is stressed out and needs a break, switching on some favourite music and listening to it work wonders. Playing calm music has a positive effect on the brain and body; it lowers the blood pressure and also reduces the hormone linked to stress.
  
  
• Talking to a friend over a call to share the problems is also helpful to reduce stress. A soothing and supporting voice of a friend can at times help a lot in managing anxiety and reducing the stress.
  
  
• Introspection or talking to self and trying to find the cause of stress is at times essential to come out of the stress one is going through. Being optimistic with a belief that everything will be ok is a booster for developing the confidence within.
  
  
• A cup of tea can create a magic while stressed out.  Instead of coffee or energy drinks, trying out green tea which contains healthy antioxidants, as well as theanine, an amino acid, helps in calming and soothing effect on the nervous system.
  
  
• While the above ways produce an immediate relief, for a long term effect, mindfulness is a crucial player. From yoga and tai chi to meditation and Pilates, these systems of mindfulness incorporate both physical and mental exercises that prevent stress.
  
  
• When time counts short and visiting a gym becomes a pain, even a short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can bring immediate relief when under a stressful situation. The moving blood thus releases endorphins and changes the mood instantly.
  
  
• Sound sleep – Lack of sleep is a key cause behind stress. So the focus should always be to sleep early and have a sound sleep for atleast 8 hours to be fresh and stress free the next morning.
  
  

• There are many stress relief games available which can be used under stressful situations.