Stress Management Tips
If you like what you find below, be sure to sign up for our free wellness quote that will be emailed to you daily and start making healthy behavior changes today! _________________________________________________________________ Deep breathing is a great way to calm yourself and energize your body. A good deep breathing technique is to sit comfortably, breathe in for 5 counts, hold your breath for 5 counts, and breathe out for 5 counts. Do this for 1-2 minutes. _________________________________________________________________ Stress has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, accelerated aging and type 2 Diabetes. Many people cope with stress by binging on junk food or other addictive habits. A healthy alternative to decrease the effects of stress is to make sure you get enough sleep, lower your fat intake, increase your consumption of antioxidant rich fruits and veggies, surround yourself with supportive people and exercise regularly. _________________________________________________________________ Breathing slowly is a great portable stress reducer. Take time to inhale and exhale slowly from the belly 10 times a day. Your heart rate will probably slow down and your stress level will likely be reduced. _________________________________________________________________ A sound nutrition and exercise plan is among the most important factors in reducing stress levels. _________________________________________________________________ Listening to music can be a great stress reducer. One study showed that cardiology patients who listened to classical music for 30 minutes produced calming effects equivalent to a 10-mg dose of Valium. _________________________________________________________________ Learn to laugh. Laughter is a powerful medicine that helps us develop better perspectives during stressful situations. _________________________________________________________________
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