Home Remedies for Days of Stress, Anxiety
In today’s modern world, nearly everyone seems to be stressed out in their daily lives. There are lots of reasons and causations for that.
You might work all day. And then with the precious remaining hours of your day there are endless chores, duties, activities, and obligations that consume your valuable time before shutting the lights out for the night.
Stress is a reality in life. It affects most everyone to varying extents. Stress is largely unavoidable in a busy life. Stress can also bring on anxiety.
You’ve probably heard it before, but stress can and WILL negatively affect your health. Your heart rate, blood pressure, muscles, and emotions are all subjected to stress and can lead to headache, upset stomach, insomnia, and may even lead to illness or aggravate an existing or underlying health problem.
Here are some home remedies to help reduce stress without Big Pharma…
HOW TO CONTROL STRESS
Get Enough Sleep
Sleep deprivation is unfortunately all too common these days. Long days and stressful worries will result in a poor night’s sleep. One of the most effective remedies for stress is to get enough sleep. Even one extra hour will make a big difference. Just go to bed a little earlier. Some people find that reading can help ease into sleep. Avoid sugars, caffeine, alcohol, or heavy foods during the evening in order to have a better chance of a restful night’s sleep.
Do Physical Activity
Exercise will improve your mood, your blood flow, and help you to think more clearly. A simple walk each day will do wonders to help battle stress. During your walk, you will probably discover that you are resolving some of the issues in your mind as you exercise.
Break Up Big Tasks
Break up responsibilities into smaller chunks. You will be surprised at the effectiveness of visualizing and doing just one task at a time, instead of constantly thinking of the overall big project. This can make a HUGE difference in your outlook (and success)!
Be Practical
Don’t take on more than you should. Be realistic about your expectations. Learn to say no. Do things that you can reasonably achieve. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Delegate.
Limit Caffeine
While caffeine in coffee, tea, or soda may seem like a beneficial supplement to get you going, it will actually increase your stress levels. As with everything, moderation is the rule.
Make Time For Yourself
Get away from your normal surroundings once in a while. This is more helpful than you may think, even though you’ll convince yourself you don’t have time for it. It is far too easy to be stuck in a constant routine. A purposeful change of scenery will be refreshing. Do something fun for yourself.
Enjoy A Hobby Interest
Make time for a specific hobby that interests you. Treat yourself to that which might contribute to your hobby.
Learn To Calm Down
There are many methods you can learn which will lead to relaxation. Closing your eyes for ten seconds while breathing deeply and slowly, while thinking of your favorite place in the world, can be just the thing you need. Getting a massage, doing Yoga, and learning meditation will all help to achieve a relaxed state.
Stay Away From People Who Constantly Bring You Down
You know the type… “Debbie Downers” or those filled with DRAMA (no offense to the Debbie’s of the world). They shed their stress right onto you. Don’t accept it. Not your problem…
You only have one life to live, and as each day ticks by, it’s a day that you will never get back. Take a step back from an overly busy life of stress and anxiety, and enjoy it – smell the roses…
What are some of your remedies to reduce stress?
