12 Proven Ways To Relieve Stress Today!
Do you feel that you just don't have the time to properly
de-stress each day? The good news is you can incorporate simple
stress busting routines into all that you do!
Stretch those muscles!
Lean your right ear down to your right shoulder and stretch the
left side of your neck as you do. Now, switch sides and do the
other side. Now, look down and drop your chin towards your
chest. Now slowly, let your head roll to the right and then to
the left. Repeat slowly until you feel yourself loosen up.
You can do this same exercise for your shoulders, too. Try a few
shoulder circles, as well. This is simple to do and when you
take the time to do these several times a day, your range of
motion will increase and you'll feel considerably more relaxed.
Enjoy a relaxing massage
Treat yourself to a professional therapist massage and be sure
to ask for a calming essential oil such as lavender or
chamomile. Buy yourself some of the same oil to take home, and
when you're having a stressful moment, put a few drops of oil
onto your tissue or pillowcase and then just breathe into it
deeply. You can also use some of the oil to be infused into the
air with a diffuser. Just smelling the oil will relax you even
if you don't get to have a massage!
Wear a Smile
Always begin your day with a broad smile on your face. Purpose
in your heart to be lighthearted on this day and every time you
see someone pass them a big, sincere smile. You will be
surprised how easily this action will affect your mood.
Share in a good joke or two and try to make someone else laugh.
Feeling lighthearted is a good thing! Just ask Martha Stewart!
That Small Inner Voice -- Talk to yourself
Gently close your eyes and repeat positive affirmations. Tell
yourself over and over what you want to believe to be true, such
as: 'I am calm' or 'I am confident and sure