In these times, many people live with chronic stress. The first step is recognizing that this is a problem that can have long lasting effects on your health. The single most important thing you can do is try to reduce the stressors in your life. It is unreasonable to expect to remove all stress, but evaluate your life - are you expecting too much of yourself? Are there circumstances or people in your life that cause stress and need to be dealt with? Once you have reduced your stress to a minimum, try using some of these suggestions and learn how to relax.
Regular excercise has been shown to reduce stress so get moving.
Schedule relaxing activities regularly, such as:
Go for a pizza and movie every Friday night.
Go for a walk through the park after lunch three times a week.
Schedule a massage or pedicure once a month.
Do whatever it is that you enjoy the first Saturday of every month.
Read a book or magazine that you enjoy.
Light a scented candle.
Indulge yourself - make a snack or meal that fulfills a craving.
Call and talk to a friend.
Take a bubble bath or a long hot shower.
Listen to music that you enjoy.
Have dinner at your favorite restaurant.
Invite a friend you haven't seen in awhile over for a movie.
Try meditation or yoga.
Ride your bicycle through the forest preserve.
Go on a picnic.
No comments:
Post a Comment