Relieving Stress

In this fast past world that we live in it is easy to get stressed out by the most mundane situations that we get ourselves in. Either it will be about money, school (getting good grades/ going to college), work,  or just family stress,  it is easy to spend most of our days worrying about something.

I know for me, being a college student, trying to make money to survive off of, and getting get good grades are the top stressers in my life. I probably don’t go a day with worrying about something, which in the long term is really bad for your health. But if you follow these easy steps, I am positive that you will relieve your stress.

1. Listen to Music.  If you're feeling overwhelmed by a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to relaxing classical 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.
2. Call a Friend. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a break to call a friend and talk about your problems. Good relationships with friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle, and there's no time that this is more evident than when you're under a lot of stress. A reassuring voice, even for a minute, can put everything in perspective.
3. Talk Yourself Through It. Sometimes calling a friend is not an option. If this is the case, talking calmly to yourself can be the next best thing. Don’t worry about seeming crazy—just tell yourself why you're stressed out, what you have to do to complete the task at hand, and most importantly, that everything will be OK Sometimes calling a friend is not an option. If this is the case, talking calmly to yourself can be the next best thing. Don’t worry about seeming crazy—just tell yourself why you're stressed out, what you have to do to complete the task at hand, and most importantly, that everything will be OK.
4. Eat Right. Stress levels and a proper diet are closely related. Unfortunately, it’s when we have the most work that we forget to eat well and resort to using sugary, fatty snack foods as a pick-me-up.
5. Be Mindful. From yoga and tai chi to meditation and Pilates, these systems of mindfulness incorporate physical and mental exercises that prevent stress from becoming a problem in the first place. Try joining a class

Stress is easy to deal with!  When you change your lifestyle and realize that it’s manageable, you will get a better sense of living a happier life. Step up and decide that you don’t want stress to control your life anymore!