Six Ways to Relief Stress?

Six Ways to Relief Stress?

Listen to Music - Put on music that you love and enjoy. If you are so distracted by life and your chaotic schedule just sit down and listen to one song and before you know it your blood pressure will be down you will be breathing deeper and be less stressed.

Dance - put on a great song that you can't help dancing to and just go for it. Dancing is a great way to relieve stress and get some exercise. If you are self conscious - try dancing alone in the bathroom. You will make yourself laugh when you look in the mirror. It is delightful.

Have sex with someone you love and who loves you back(your partner)


Enjoy Green - research has shown that green is the easiest color for the eyes to see. It is also thought to balance emotions and bring a feeling of calm. If your outside focus on the branches of a tree

Stand in a steaming shower - Let the hot water beat down on your back and loosen the stiff muscles in your neck . Stand there and just breathe in the steam and enjoy.

Breathe - practice breathing! Breathe in 1-2 3 and exhale 1-2-3. Focused breathing is one of the best ways to relieve stress and relax.

How to manage stress

How to manage stress

Maybe you just moved or started a new job, or maybe you just always have too many things on your to-do-list; stress is caused by many things and is all too common in our lives. Change in our life can cause stress and anxiety, especially if we perceive this change as negative.
Unfortunately stress can cause physiological effects such as muscle tension, stomach aches and even headaches.

Tips to reduce stress and its side effects:

Progressive Muscle relaxation: Lay down in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breath in deeply and exhale slowly. Next tense a muscle group, such as your thigh muscles, for about 10 seconds and then relax them. It is best to start with your lower extremities and work your way up. Repeat this with other muscle groups; sholders, feet, legs, stomach and up to your head.
Meditation: Meditation is a focusing of the mind, and for many it brings peace, serenity and stress relief. Two prevelant forms of meditation are mindfulness meditation and transendental meditation.

Yoga: Besides helping manage stress, yoga helps tone muscles, improve flexibility, and improve posture

R and R: Take time to rest and relax. Be sure the rest after a lonf stressful day at work and on the weekend. Hobbies and sports are a great way to relax.

Excersise: Studies show excersise is an excellent way to reduce stress.

Keep a diary: If you have persistent worrying thoughts, write them down in a journal. This will help you put the thoughts aside.

Aromatherapy: Lavender, jasmine, frankincence, myrrh, camomile and orange essential oils are used for relaxation

Ways to boost your energy

Ways to boost your energy

Low energy levels could have some hidden causes. Here are some things to watch for.
An iron deficiency - Foods that can up your iron include meat, beans and cereals and vitamin C can promote the absorption of iron.

Allergies - An allergy can cause a lack of energy.

Poor sleep - Not getting enough sleep can zap energy levels. It is important to get eight hours of sleep but this sleep should also be uninterupted. If you're having trouble sleeping try exercising during the day. Be sure not to exercise right before you go to bed.

Low blood sugar - Be sure to eat a proper breakfast in the morning because When you wake up your body has a burst of energy which requires fueling. To keep your blood sugar level through out the day, eat smaller meals and healthier snacks every few hours and also eat before you feel hungry.

Avoid too many carbs and sugary foods like sodas and candy.

To boost your energy in the middle of that long work day, try taking a 15 minute walk. Fresh air and sunshine will also help.

Be sure you drink water. Dehydration can really zap your energy.