Meditation helps control stress in the short and long term.
Progressive muscular relaxation relaxes each muscle group. Practice with deep breaths. From your forehead to your toes, contract and release each muscle group.
Focusing on or adjusting your breathing helps reduce stress. Breathing can soothe your body and brain in minutes.
Exercising relieves stress in minutes. Walking gives you fresh air, exercise, and a new perspective.
Oxytocin lowers blood pressure. If you need a hug, ask a loved one. It relieves tension and benefits both of you.
Aromatherapy can soothe, revitalize, and centre you. Scents can modify brain wave activity and reduce stress hormones, according to research.
If you've lost your creativity, it's never too late to start again. If you're not artistic, try coloring. Adult coloring books are popular because they ease tension.
Emotional eating and eating high-fat, high-sugar meals might relieve short-term stress but increase long-term stress. Healthy eating reduces stress over time.
Vitamins and supplements may reduce stress. A regular multivitamin can help fill nutritional gaps and keep you healthy.