12 Proven Ways To Relieve Stress Today!

Do you feel that you just don’t have the time to properly
de-stress each day? The good news is you can incorporate simple
stress busting routines into all that you do!
Stretch those muscles!
Lean your right ear down to your right shoulder and stretch the
left side of your neck as you do Now, switch sides and do the
other side Now, look down and drop your chin towards your
chest Now slowly, let your head roll to the right and then to
the left Repeat slowly until you feel yourself loosen up
You can do this same exercise for your shoulders, too Try a few
shoulder circles, as well This is simple to do and when you
take the time to do these several times a day, your range of
motion will increase and you’ll feel considerably more relaxed
Enjoy a relaxing massage
Treat yourself to a professional therapist massage and be sure
to ask for a calming essential oil such as lavender or
chamomile Buy yourself some of the same oil to take home, and
when you’re having a stressful moment, put a few drops of oil
onto your tissue or pillowcase and then just breathe into it
deeply You can also use some of the oil to be infused into the
air with a diffuser Just smelling the oil will relax you even
if you don’t get to have a massage!
Wear a Smile
Always begin your day with a broad smile on your face Purpose
in your heart to be lighthearted on this day and every time you
see someone pass them a big, sincere smile You will be
surprised how easily this action will affect your mood
Share in a good joke or two and try to make someone else laugh
Feeling lighthearted is a good thing! Just ask Martha Stewart!
That Small Inner Voice — Talk to yourself
Gently close your eyes and repeat positive affirmations Tell
yourself over and over what you want to believe to be true, such
as: ‘I am calm’ or ‘I am confident and sure…’ Keep in mind that
what you believe to be true will be felt by your body!
In Support of Good Posture
Take in a few, good deep breaths as you sit up very tall Put
your feet flat on the floor At the same time angle your thighs
slightly toward the floor, arch in your lower back slightly,
gently push your sternum (chest bone) back and then relax your
shoulders
Take in another good deep breath and hold your position for a
minute or two Don’t allow your posture to slouch at all during
this time – hold your position upright and support your good
posture
As your good posture continues to align, you will relieve all
muscle tension Do this exercise twice daily and you will find
yourself naturally supporting your good posture each day
Have Some Fresh Air and Take a Brisk Walk
If you must be indoors most of your day, taking a break to
breathe in pure air and to exercise your limbs will be an
instant refresher Doing this will give you back good
concentration and you will feel more limber
Spend only 20 to 30 minutes each day taking in fresh air and
walking and you will improve both physically and mentally If
you have a dog, take them along with you They need to be
refreshed just as you do
Take up a Relaxing Hobby
Spend an afternoon at your local craft store and select a new
hobby A good hobby that really interests you will breathe new
life into your day You will be more relaxed and enjoy having a
new interest Whether you choose painting, playing an
instrument, knitting, or even kite flying, choose something that
will encourage calm and serenity
Try a Relaxing Form of Eastern Meditation such as Tai Chi
Take time to focus from within and you will cultivate a spirit
of self control over the anxiety-ridden external world
Take a good book to bed with you each night and spend 30 minutes
relaxing before you turn out the light This will be calming and
as you close yours eyes each night remind yourself of your many
blessings
Give Lots of Hugs and Kisses Daily
Even on your busiest days, stop and hug and kiss someone who is
special to you Your children, especially, need to know how much
they mean to you A show of affection will go a long way
Spend time each day with a beloved pet Studies have shown that
when we care for a pet we release anxiety and tension,
naturally
Spend quality time with your loved one Remember those special
times with your spouse before the children came along Nurture
moments with just the two of you and you will relax, naturally
Replace that Uncomfortable Office Chair with an Ab Ball
Next time you leave for your office, stop, first into a fitness
store and buy an Ab Ball This ball will allow your core muscles
to have a great wake up call Just sit on your Ab Ball and then
bounce on the spot! You will feel instantly refreshed and your
co-workers will want to do the same!
Just as it is time to take your lunch, first bounce on your Ab
Ball to get your gastro-juices going! You will firm up your body
in no time and best of all you will have fun!
Breathe in the Gift of Life
We can all go for weeks without a crumb of food, days at a time
without water, but, we can only go for minutes without good,
pure oxygen
The average person breathes very shallowly and this makes it
almost impossible to be relaxed
Sit yourself down, purposefully, and take in a slow deep breath
in through your nose until you have properly filled up your
lungs Hold in the air in for a moment and then very slowly
exhale through your lips Breathe deeply in this way for 4 – 5
times, a few times a day
You will feel instantly refreshed!
Listen to the Gift of Music
As much as possible, always set your mood with background mood
music Some like traditional blues, some like jazz Try the
newer nature sounds, so you can be working to background sounds
of tin pans, flutes and ocean waves crashing on the beach
Whatever you choose, make sure it relaxes and does not energize
you There is a time to be energized and a time to relax For
relaxation, select the mood music over the rock and roll or the
hip hop

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