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Written by Jeff Fenske
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Tuesday, 09 September 2008 |
A vacation would be one of the best stress relievers. But, not one that you are forced to go on or take. Rather, one that you would find relaxing and interesting enough to get your mind off the same old-same old. Not everybody can do what they want or go where they want. So, let me give you some tips on hos to find stress relief.
Don't try to eliminate all your stress at once, you didn't acquire it all at once. Make gradual changes over time. Your habits will start to change and you will see stress relief throught the new strategies you pick up.
There are many different ways to relive stress.
One method of relieving stress is with puzzles. They literally force your mind to change it's focus and move from what is causing you stress. Puzzles are available in all sizes and for all ages.
Gardening is an excellent source of stress relief. Or getting out in the woods for a walk or cutting and stacking firewood can be a healthy means of releasing pent up nervous energy and stress.
Nature offers beautiful things for us to see everyday, but most of the time we are too busy to even notice. Nature is an excellent way to relieve stress. There are several scenes and facets of nature that are highly relaxing, from the sound of a running brook to the crashing of the waves on the rocks to a quiet walk in the woods.
Do you think you could add just one simple pleasure to your day?
I started a hobby by buying small cacti at the 99 cent store and replanting in a bigger pot. One, it is inexpensive. Two, you really have to be a poor gardener to not make a cactus grow. I am not kidding. I have had no luck with tomatoes or any vegetable but throw a 99 cent cactus into a new pot and watch it grow. Kind of makes you feel good. Every time I look out my kitchen window I see the little plants I rescued and provided a good home for.
Natural supplemens are available to assist as well. Natural cures can be great alternatives to prescription drugs. They are frequently as good or better but you won't hear that from the big drug companies, they want your money!
Music can alleviate a lot of stress. It can calm the children, providing you don't overdose them with sugar and you are the person repsponsible for the selection of the music! Try singing or dancing with the kids, or your spouse for that matter.
You can pick up an instrument on eBay relatively cheaply and experiment. Get something fun and relaxing. I bought a Native American flute that is super easy to play and it sounds very relaxing not to mention it helps my breathing; multiple good benefits.
Try reading and meditating on some Psalms out of the Bible. The Bible says we can make melody in our hearts and laughter is the best medicine. Try speaking peaceful words of encouragement to yourself. Yes, really, speak blessing over yourself.
Exercise can help with stress relief because it provides a way for the body to release tension and pent-up frustration. Exercise heals the mind and shapes up your body.
With exercise, you can get a boost of self-confidence that goes with knowing that you're the best that you can be.
Laughter is the best medicine. Physiologically the body improves with a state of happiness. Laughter helps you to relax and reduce high levels of anxiety. So keep laughing for stress relief. Really, good honest, clean humor, which admittedly is hard to find, is the best.
Try shooting. Photography, that is! You'll be amazed at the shots you can catch and if you invest in some software to crop and fix the photos, you'll become the family pro. The nice thing about digital cameras is you only have to print what you want. Very relaxing and a boost of self confidence.
Take time for yourself. Whichever mehtod of stress relief you choose, remember to take or make the time for you to actually do it and reap the benefits.
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