10 QUICK WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS
Stress is a state of mental and emotional strain or unrest, currently responsible for various types of health disturbances around the world. While often overlooked, it is important that we learn to identify it, as well as take measures to transcend this negative state and unveil a greater sense of joy, purpose and well-being into our daily lives.
How Does this Stress Thing Work Though...?
While under stress, the body goes into a mode commonly known as ＂Fight or Flight＂. That’s right, it thinks you're under attack and need to fight or run for your life. In this state, the brain commands the body to put all its energy strictly into survival. As a consequence, the body's functions quickly become impaired, as cortisol –the stress hormone— is abundant in the blood stream, paralyzing the body's immune response which would otherwise shield it against any diseases or threats.
How to Know if I'm Stressed?
Common signs that you are under stress may include but are not limited to:
Heavy Chest
Accelerated Heartbeat
Loss of Appetite
Headaches
Dizziness
Gut Problems
Sexual problems
Depression
Because we know that these symptoms are not one bit fun, next time you experience them here is what you should do:
Quick De-stress Hacks
Make a Quick Gratitude List
Take Deep Breaths
Catch Some Sun
Listen to Upbeat Music
Laugh Out Loud
Go into Naure
Play with Animals
Dance
Cuddle
Practice Mindfulness
Our point here is simple: the moment we get in touch with the positive things in our life, our brain begins to signal the body telling it that it's safe to return to its natural state as well as triggers the release of happiness hormones that begins to regenerate and heal the body. So, if health and happiness is a choice, we hope that from now on you choose it!
We also hope that this article has inspired you to seek your joy and well-being, more and more, with each passing day!
See you next time!
Written by Aska Barros