How to change your body's stress levels
Do you often feel stressed? Well… you a not alone. Most of the people are very stressed every day. It is almost a new normal, but it's not! Stress is the worst state of being for your health. So it is time to start working on reducing your stress levels, right? Here are some tips.
Do a breathing exercise
Breath in for 4 seconds, breath out for 4 seconds. Keep this up for about 5 minutes. It will instantly make you more relaxed.
Write in a journal
You can write about your day, but most importantly it really helps to write down the things you are grateful for that day. It doesn't have to be big things, small things are equally important for your mood and state of mind.
Connect with nature
Go outside, no matter the weather. Take a walk in a park, a forest or on a beach. And really be present, look around you. Notice the sounds, the smells, the birds, other animals, plants, flowers etc. Be grateful to be able to walk there.
Meditate
Try to meditate. It may be hard in the beginning, but as with most things in life practice makes everything easier.
Take care of yourself
It may feel a bit selfish at first, but put your own wellbeing first and others second. Take a nice long bath, do some exercises, eat healthy, buy yourself a new outfit, meet a friend. Do things that really make you happy.
Be mindful of your thoughts
Last - but certainly not least, because this might even be the most important reason for feeling stressed. Be mindful of what you are thinking. Your thoughts are very powerful. When you realise that your thoughts are going in a negative or fear driven direction, stop them right at their track. Focus on thoughts that are positive or more general. If you find this hard to do, think of everything you are grateful for. Or start dreaming. Visualise what you wish to achieve, or how you want your life to be. Get into this train of happy, creative thoughts but stop as soon as you feel that you are off track and that the negative thoughts are stopping you from dreaming freely. And go back to being grateful. You will notice that this becomes easier every time.
