Relieving Anxiety and Stress

Everyone is going to experience some form of stress and anxiety in their life. It may come at some point in your life when there are major changes such as a move or starting school. It could also come with smaller things such as a new project at work or realizing that you missed your bus on the way to work.

Since stress is going to be there it is important to have the right tools and resources to cope with stress in a manner that is healthy. Unhealthy coping mechanisms can create more problems and doesn't really take care of the negative emotions.

Here are 5 things you can do to beat and relieve stress:

Try a Routine

If you have a hard time going to bed at night because your mind is racing or your body just can’t seem to wind down you may want to consider creating a bedtime routine. Why bedtime routines are so important is because it signals to the brain and to your body that it is time to wind down and start to get ready to relax.

A bedtime routine looks like doing things that help you relax. This could be taking a shower, washing your face and even brushing your teeth. Maybe you could try giving yourself a foot rub to soothe your sore feet. This will take some experimenting until you find what works for you.

Get Professional Help

If you are constantly stressed out or are stressed for no apparent reason, even when your life is going really well, it may be time to go see a trusted medical professional. They can help direct you to a specialist who can determine if you have an anxiety disorder or mental illness.

Once your mental health is taken care of you will find that your anxiety and stress is greatly reduced. They may also suggest that you see a therapist to develop healthy coping mechanisms for when stress does happen so you can handle it properly.

Meditate and Journal

When you hear the word “meditate” you may think of someone on a mountain, all alone and making a long groaning noise “om.” While this is one way to meditate, it doesn’t have to be that fancy. There are a lot of different meditations for beginners that can help you focus and really reflect on yourself and what you can do to improve.

If meditation isn’t something that works for you there is always the option of journaling. This activity also allows you to reflect on your day but also allows you to write it out which can be extremely therapeutic.

Make Time for Relaxation

There are so many healthy things that you can do to relax. This doesn’t mean that you get to numb out to the TV or play video games for hours on end, this means that you are practicing self care and doing things that make you feel rejuvenated.

This can look like taking a bubble bath or planning your week before it starts so you aren’t stressed out throughout the whole week. It could look like using essential oils on your feet before you go to bed. It could also be reading Young Living Reviews to make sure you are using essential oils correctly and not causing your body harm or damage.

Set Goals

This doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect and achieve everything within a week or even a month. If setting goals stresses you out you cannot worry about it and can focus on something that helps keep you grounded and centered. After you have set goals there are certain things you can do to achieve your goals and make them a reality.

Stress and anxiety are both difficult emotions that can seriously impact a person's life. Be sure to share this with a friend that is a little stressed out at the moment.