7 stress relievers
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1 MEDITATE
The daily meditation alters the brain’s neural pathways, making
you more resilient to stress.
It may help to write about things that are bothering you. This helps finding out what is causing stress and how much stress you feel.
After you know, you can find better ways to cope.
3 LISTEN TO MUSIC
Playing calm music has a positive effect on the brain and body, can lower blood pressure, and reduce cortisol, a hormone linked to stress.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to relaxing classical music.
Fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids reduces the symptoms of stress.
Fresh fruit and vegetables provide an array of vitamins and minerals that are great for reducing stress. Vegetables also have a high fiber content, which is helpful in treating constipation .
Tea, coffee, cocoa and energy drinks should most definitely be avoided when stressed
The post-exercise endorphin rush is one way to sharply cut stress.
Massage helps relax tight and painful muscles, improve range of motion in the joints, enhance
circulation and lower stress levels.
A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%, because your mind is invited into a literary world that is free from the stressors that plague your daily life
