Wouldn’t it be amazing to live a world without stress?
However, in this fast-paced life of ours, it is difficult to avoid getting
stressed out at some point or the other. If you are currently going through a
stressful phase of your life, take a couple of minutes for yourself and try out
these few exercises and activities to help you get back on your feet.
- Deep Breathing:
- Meditation:
- Yoga/Pilates:
- Walking:
- Swimming/Exercise:
- . Laugh!
The best thing you can when faced with stressful situation
is to just breathe. Empty your mind and simply breathe. You might even
find the answer to your problem once you clear your head. Just fill lungs with
rich oxygen, hold for a count of three and breathe out. Doing this for even
five minutes will help you feel better.
Life can really get hectic at times. You may be working
eight hours a day, five or even six days a week. On top of this you might have
some family responsibilities to shoulder at home. With this lifestyle you might
get stressed out easily. Therefore, it is important that you set aside a little
time of for yourself and just be still and calm. Sit in a position which you
find most comfortable and close your eyes. Forget about everything else and
just be with yourself. You can even imagine yourself sitting by the beach.
Yoga, the ancient Indian technique of relaxing and
strengthening body and mind is the best exercise for combating stress. The
postures and breathing exercises used in yoga help to relax muscles thereby
easing tension. It also promotes good blood circulation in the body. Pilates is
another exercise form which works well against stress. The combination of
systematic breathing and simple body movements makes all the core muscles of
the body stronger. It also strengthens nerves and improves body posture.
Evening walks in the park usually help you take your mind of
the things that stress you out. If you work at a job where you are sitting
indoors the entire day, going out even for a short fifteen minute walk will be
very refreshing. Brisk walking is a mild workout which does not take up a lot
of time and energy. So next time you travel home from work, visit your nearest
park for a quiet evening stroll.
Swimming is an activity where you get to exercise and have
fun at the same time. So it’s obviously a great stress reliever as well. Going
for dip in the pool refreshes all your senses. Swimming helps to burn excess
fat in the body keeping you fit and in shape. It’s also a great way to free
yourself from your daily routine and just have some fun.
An oldie but a goodie, laughter is indeed the best
medicine. Getting involved with family and friends, sharing good times
within your local community are a great way to bond over what is important.
#Merrillville
has a wonderful resource for finding out what’s going on right in our town!
Visit http://www.townplanner.com/Merrillville/IN/Events
to see what fun thing you can do this weekend!
