Stress hugely takes its toll on both our physical and mental health. It’s so vital that we find techniques which help us to feel relaxed and at peace. Perhaps you’re looking for a new stress-busting tactic to add to your routine? If so, be sure to try out a few of these simple ideas.
1. Yoga
Yoga is one of the best exercises to de-stress and experience a sense of relaxation. By practising yoga, you’ll experience many benefits, including building your core strength, increasing your flexibility, toning your body, and improving your balance. To get you started, the Daily Yoga app is a fantastic tool. The application features hundreds of different classes at various levels. Here you’ll find everything from slow and chilled Hatha yoga to up-tempo Ashtanga.
2. Mindfulness
Mindfulness means aiming to focus on the present moment, and being completely attentive, instead of worrying about the future or past. Though it’s not an abstract idea, it’s harder to do than you’d think! Meditation overlaps with the art of mindfulness. By clearing the mind, we permit ourselves to be present and engaged. To help you to learn more about mindfulness, try reading books such as ‘The Gift Of Presence’ by Caroline Welch.
3. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy has been praised for centuries as a fantastic relaxation tactic. The idea is to use various essential oils for their health-boosting properties. You can choose to add essential oils to a bath, inhale them, or apply them to your skin. Remember to mix essential oils with a carrier oil before application; this is because some oils are too potent to apply directly. Different oils have different properties; for example, ylang-ylang is excellent to boost your mood, and lavender is the best essential oil to relax.
4. Gratitude Journaling
Studies have indicated a connection between showing gratitude and feeling happier. If you’re looking to feel less stressed out, it’s a great idea to start a gratitude journal. The practice couldn’t be simpler; all you have to do is write down the things you are grateful for each day. Even if you can only think of one thing per day, in time, you’ll get used to the practice, and have more ideas! Nothing is too small to express gratitude for, whether you’re grateful for your scenic walk to work or for the taste of your morning coffee!
5. Herbal Remedies
Sometimes we need a little help to unwind, and luckily there are plenty of great herbal remedies which can help us out. Ashwagandha is a great herb to ease stress; it’s known for reducing the presence of the stress hormone in our bodies. As well as this, herbs like St. John’s Wort and Rhodiola are perfect for easing the symptoms of anxiety. Another fantastic way to relax is by trying CBD, made using a compound from the cannabis plant. If you prefer to smoke, try a CBD infused vape or consider using bongs for something more recreational and fun.
If you are taking any kind of medication you’ll need to discuss herbal supplements with your doctor, to ensure that they are suitable. When all else fails, take things back to basics. Simple practices like keeping fit and getting extra sleep can do wonders for easing stress.
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