Stress management
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share your tips
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NSDR might help
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long run works for me
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The thing that helps me when I'm feeling stressed is to talk it out with someone. Whether it's a friend, a therapist, or even just a journal, getting your thoughts and feelings out can be really cathartic. And hey, if all else fails, you can always grab a pint of ice cream and watch a good rom-com.
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@jenny said in Stress management:
you can always grab a pint
I used to do that a lot when I was younger
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Learn to say NO: Overcommitting leads to stress. Say no to requests that aren't important or necessary.
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@Caveman It will not just decrease stress levels, but also impart the importance of respecting personal boundaries to those in your social circle.
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@Caveman or in general try to identify and eliminate areas or causes of stress
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Cleaning
Whenever I'm stressed out, it's usually because of some external crap. So organising my home makes me feel better because I'm doing something that's 100% under my control. -
@TheWay or to generalize: "Feeling you have lost control is one of the main causes of stress. But it's not always possible to change or control a difficult situation.
Focus on things you can control, rather than things you cannot control" -
Ditch the "What If?" Questions
Thinking about "what if?" situations just makes stress and anxiety worse. With so many possible outcomes, spending time worrying about them takes away from actually doing stuff to chill out and get your stress under control. -
Laughing therapy?
Laughing can help reduce stress hormones in the body and trigger the release of endorphins. There are laughing therapy sessions available, or you can try watching a funny movie or reading a humorous book. -
Maintain a steady head position and identify points on both your right and left sides. Shift your gaze between these points, moving your eyes from side to side until they feel fatigued. As you do this, you'll start to experience a sense of calm.
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5-minute breathing exercises can improve your mood and reduce anxiety
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/03/16/breathing-exercises-mood-anxiety-brain/