5 Relaxation Techniques to Do If You’re Stressed Out

Mental HealthJanuary 1, 2018

There is no doubt that everyone has been stressed at some point in life. There is pressure from the workplace and expectations set by our family members and friends. Sometimes, these may get out of hand and become too much of a burden. As such, it is not a wonder to find oneself stressed even at the start of the day. It, therefore, becomes necessary to learn how to overcome stress. To help you with that, we have five relaxation techniques that you can apply whenever you feel stressed out.

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.”
― Amit Ray

Do Yoga

Yoga is one of the most powerful exercises you can do without physically draining yourself. It is a relaxing exercise that soothes your body and keeps your mind and soul at peace. Take an hour off your weekend routine of binge watching that bad TV and drag a friend along to a nearby yoga class. Yoga will keep you relaxed, fit and beautiful. Stretching out is good fun too.

Take a Walk

The simplest exercise you can do is to take a walk. It won’t even make you feel drained or exhausted. Moreover, it only takes about 15 minutes of your time whenever you want it. It is even better to do it if you have company, or just with an adorable furball. Taking a walk with your dog in the morning can be a great way to exercise and relax. The cool weather plus the peaceful street will calm your nerves and help you reconnect with nature.

If you are the type that finds walking boring, you can listen to music or an audiobook to kill your time. Most people find it helpful to listen to their favorite books or songs while taking a walk. In this way, you’ll be hitting two birds with one stone.

Take a Bath

So you say that you don’t have much time to walk or exercise outside? Or are you too exhausted to actually do anything? No problem! You can treat yourself and relax with a nice hot bath! Jump into a bathtub full of to bubbly water, refreshing scents from flowers and perfumes, and of course, a glass of wine will do. Just like the gorgeous women in the movies, give yourself a treat by having a long soaking bath to soothe your stressed muscles. You can also add candlelights to have some mystic and romantic aura!

Get a Hobby

This may seem counter-intuitive, but it will help you in the long run. Having a hobby will divert your attention from the stress you have in your work or your personal life. It becomes your escape from the reality. If you ever feel like the world is weighing on your shoulders, you can always go to your hobby to relax your mind.

Some of the most common hobbies include reading, listening to music, writing, painting, baking, and taking among others. Hobbies are a great medium not only to relieve stress but also to develop your talents and unleash your creativity. Who knows? Maybe it will also be your source of income!

Meditate

If you find yourself feeling lost in life, please take a break and meditate. Just like yoga, meditation eases one’s thoughts. Having a relaxed body, mind, and soul enables you to reassess things more carefully and to come up with a logical conclusion or solution. It declutters your life to become more organized and manageable. You don’t even have to sit cross-legged; you can meditate in any position that’s comfortable for you. Recently, there have been a lot of studies on brain activity during meditation.

It does not just relieve stress; it helps you focus—reduces your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and helps you to get rid of negative vibes. Although meditating may seem like a lot of work at first, you will soon get used to it. As such, set aside at least 20 minutes out of your incredibly busy day to just stay still and let your mind be at peace.