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Stress is a major part of modern life. We have all been &stressed out& at one time or another, and it seems like there is a never-ending list of things that cause us stress. Here are a few ways to relax a little bit and get rid of stress for a little while.



A great way that you can feel fantastic during the course of the day is to write in your journal. When you are trying to formulate sentences, your mind will not focus on the things that are causing you tension, which will improve your overall state and mind and reduce stress.



A great tip that can help you feel less stressed is to try and visualize calm in your mind. An example of calm would be a feather slowly falling down or a lake that's barely moving. Visualizing images such as this can help you keep your stress in check.



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If you have extra time to spare grab a pencil or pen and start drawing or doodling on a piece of paper. This will tap into your creative side and let your mind wander alleviating the stresses that you may have. Draw a picture or random designs to help feel better.



A great tip that can help you feel less stressed is to try and visualize calm in your mind. An example of calm would be a feather slowly falling down or a lake that's barely moving. Visualizing images such as this can help you keep your stress in check.



Be silly! Acting a little silly or crazy can remove you from a stressful situation. Do something that makes you laugh and helps you to forget about your stress for a few minutes. Research shows that smiling and laughing, even if it is fake can help to take some stress away.



In order to handle large amounts of stress make sure you are adequately rested. Dealing with extreme stress on little or no sleep is very difficult and borderline insane. Those who are poorly rested tend to make bad decisions which can cause more stress, and tend to be more easily irritated.



Remember that alcohol is a depressant and is never good for stress relief. Though enjoying a few beers with pals is fun, make sure to not rely on it on a daily basis. It can actually create more stresses, and in some extreme cases, addiction.



A great tip that can help you keep your stress down is to not take everything so personal all the time. Sometimes people will mistreat you because they're having a bad day. You must be able to realize that their behavior has nothing at all to do with you.



One of the ways that you can deal with stress for the long term is to purchase a cat or dog to have around the house. When you get home from a long day at work, it is always nice to have a pet waiting for you to add excitement to your life.



Stress is a sign that you have gone off track in your life in one way or another and you need to adjust your behavior and your actions to equalize your feelings. If your mind cannot decide what it should be working towards, it causes you to feel stressed out.



Go for a routine checkup to the eye doctor if you feel like your vision is causing you to feel strained during the day. Purchasing a pair of glasses or contacts can help a great deal in reducing the pressure and stress that you feel when at work or reading at school.



If you have problems with stress, try joining a sport team or community. Look for adult softball, racquetball, basketball, or other team sports. Sports are great for relieving stress because they satisfy our need for competition as well as proving exercise. Let yourself have some fun and burn some calories to relieve your stress.




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If you are extremely stressed out on a daily basis, take a ride to the doctor's and have them analyze if there are any medications that can help your state. Sometimes, there is a chemical imbalance in your body, in which case you will need a prescription to help reduce your stress level.



If you find yourself becoming more irritable during the mid-point of your day, try giving up your morning coffee. While caffeine is a great way to perk yourself up in the morning, the withdrawals later in the day can leave you feeling stressed and anxious. If you're not willing to give up caffeine entirely, try getting your morning wake-up from a cup of green tea.



If the stress in your life is causing any of the problems mentioned at the beginning of this article, like relationship and health problems, make sure you don't let this cycle continue! Apply these tips today and every time you need to so that you can stay healthy and happy.





 
 
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