Life is filled with difficult situations, hectic schedules and stress. Here are a few steps that can help you think clearly and gain peace during stressful situations. Let MaidPro take something off your to-do list.
1. 10 Ways To Reduce Stress
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2. Laugh.
Laughter releases endorphins that improve
mood & decrease levels of the stress-causing
hormones cortisol and adrenaline. It’s hard to
learn to laugh it off, so watch a funny movie.
3. Exercise.
It’s difficult to fit exercise into a busy work week.
Make time for you. Even a short walk can offer
immediate relief to a stressful situation.
4. Sleep.
The vicious cycle of stress: stress causes you to
loose sleep and a lack of sleep causes stress.
Make it a point to get the doctor recommended
hours of sleep, 7 to 8 hours.
5. Breathe.
While it may seem cliché, taking deep breaths
can offer you immediate relief in stressful
situations.
6. Food.
What we eat largely affects mood. Regulate
caffeine intake and other food or drink that is
linked to stomach irritability or increased
anxiety.
7. Thoughts.
A positive thought life leads to a positive
outlook. Talking yourself through a situation can
offer immediately relief to stressful situations.
Reinforcing positive thoughts can also increase a
positive self image.
8. Music.
Music can slow your heart rate, help you
meditate and focus so you can reduce stress.
Music can also influence your mood.
9. Hug.
A hug can reduce blood pressure and offer
immediate relief to stress.