3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress
Here are three simple things that can help you relax in an instant.
1. Drink Water. Even mild dehydration can make you feel tired, and studies have shown that dehydration can increase stress hormone levels. The next time you feel like you are stressed or dragging, ask yourself whether you are thirsty.
2. Look. A simple way to stop your thoughts from racing is to look directly at an object and take in every detail visually. With each inhalation and exhalation, project all of your visual and mental focus at that single point, imagining a direct line or cord connecting your eyes to that object.
3. Stretch. Many animals stretch and yawn instinctively after sleeping. Stretching gets the circulation going in your muscles and tells your brain that it’s time to move. When you notice yourself stretching, make it last and enjoy it. It can give you that boost of energy you need.