Whether you are stressed out from your personal life, business or outside factors, stressors can have a dire affect on your health. Here are 8 ways to manage your stress:
Excercise – Hate running on a treadmill? Don’t! Simply take your dog on a walk, go hiking in the woods, ride a bike, go rock climbing, jumping jacks, burpees, swim, play sports; including ping pong, or make up your own game that suits your situation (there is always trash can basketball), and dont forget planking. Whatever you choose, keep it fun and interesting.
Make a Checklist – You will be surprised how many things you actually get done every day, when you can finally check them off of a list. Lists hardly take any time to write, and they can clear your head for other thoughts (like a bubbling brook). Remember your Alexa can even help you with lists, if you don’t have time to grab a pen and paper.
Use your Vacation Days – Many Americans don’t utilize their vacation days. Remember, you will actually be more productive, when your body has had time to recuperate. You dont have to actually plan a vacation to take a day off. When you finally take the time off, check some stuff off of your to do list, and then find a way to relax in your own way.
Meditate – If this isn’t your kind of thing, remember meditation is solely about focusing on where you are in the present moment. You don’t have to sit in full lotus, or chant. Instead, try fishing, doing the dishes, walking, etc. but don’t think about anything else, solely what you are currently doing. You dont even have to set aside time to practice, just do it wherever you are, and when you find your mind wandering, kindly bring it back to your present state.
Play Music – I used to play melancholy music when I was feeling a little blue, but then a good song would come on, and I would be rocking out before I even remembered that I was supposed to be sad.
A Fermented Beverage – I do not condone the use of drugs, but once in a while, a glass of whine or beer can certainly elevate your mood. Don’t overdo it or you will have the opposite effect.
Keep A Sense of Humor – a friend of mine was having a difficult time balancing her life between her spouse and children. They found that pantsing each other (at home) brought comedy back into their relationship and elevated everyones mood. Consider the other person’s feelings before implementing, as this could have a negative impact on many people. In certain situations anotther approach may be more desireable.
Sheetcaking – When all else fail, remember there is always sheetcaking.
No matter where you are or what you have achieved, you still have to eat, sleep and pay taxes, so you might as well enjoy yourself in every situation.
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