Learn to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety for a More Serene Life
“Serenity is not freedom from a storm, but peace in the midst of a storm.”
Indeed, no one wants stress and anxiety. However, no matter how hard you try to avoid them, and even if you thought you tried your best many times, these two will always find their way to you.
Stress will make you realize that life is not perfect and that things don’t always go according to plan. Anxiety will make you think of how powerful your mind is as it can play a trick on you every now and then.
What’s more, you have to do something about the stress and anxiety that lingers in your mind by looking for solutions or planning a course of action in order to deal with them. And doing this can be stressful too.
Stress and anxiety appear in different forms and may be too difficult to get rid of. But the only way to beat them, is to learn how to effectively handle them. If you don’t where to start, here are ways to do it so you can have more relaxed and serene days:
ENGAGE IN EXERCISE
It makes you feel too lazy to move around, even more so to exercise, when you’re feeling stressed out since all you want to do is sleep or lie on the couch all day.
But actually, exercising can lower your stress hormones. How? Remember those moments you exercise, clean the house, or do something healthy for yourself? It feels good, right? Plus, it boosts your confidence, too. These factors can lower your stress and anxiety levels.
GO EASY ON THE CAFFEINE
“Every good day starts when you drink coffee,” says the coffee lovers.
But all the beverages you consume in high amounts can have negative effects later on. And when talking about caffeine intake, high doses can lead to anxiety, palpitations, and sleeplessness.
So enjoy your favorite coffee in moderate amounts and only drink it when you really need to (not every three hours or so).
INDULGE IN THE CALMING AROMA OF ESSENTIAL OILS & SCENTED CANDLES
One relaxing way to manage your anxiety is to fill your room with aromatic fragrances or scents that are best to ease stress.
If your house smells nice, it’ll make you feel better. Plus, your mood improves and you can concentrate well, too.
If you’re feeling stressed or irritated, turn on your air purifier/humidifier, and drop some relaxing essential oils on it.
You can try scented candles too, which can also add a nice touch toyour home.
SPEND TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
Nothing beats the feeling of being with the people you love when you’re feeling down. The comfort and care they give will uplift your spirit, which can make you feel rejuvenated and strong.
Also, if you’re feeling anxious, talk to someone you trust. It’s always a good idea to share your emotions with others so you won’t feel alone. And there’s nothing wrong with looking for a shoulder to lean on.
The people you love, and those who love you, will always be there for you. You just have to reach out to them because you’re important to them (maybe even more than you know).
MEDITATE AND TAKE DEEP BREATHS
Are you having stress or anxieties because you’ve got so much to do or figure out? Just pause, meditate, and take deep breaths.
Be gentle with yourself, don’t figure out everything at once. Because if you push yourself too hard, it won’t be healthy for your mental and emotional wellbeing.
In addition, your mind will be more occupied, which will hinder you from seeing better ways to solve the problem.
Remember, a rational and clear mind will produce better ideas and decisions.
EAT HEALTHY FOODS
Eating nutritious foods is a healthy way to beat stress and anxiety, for it contributes to your physical and mental health.
When you fuel your body with nourishing foods, you’ll feel better and more energized. It’s also the best way to fortify your immune system.
The foods you choose always make a difference, so always choose to eat right.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART, NOT WHAT OTHERS TELL YOU
One of the common reasons why people develop stress and anxiety is because they always want to please others, rather than doing things their way.
Avoid this mindset. Life is simple; if you don’t feel like doing it, then don’t. You are created with your own freewill and your sole responsibility is to take care of yourself so you can be happy.
If you don’t follow your heart, you will spend the rest of your life wishing you had. And that will lead to frustrations and unwanted stress later on.
So always follow your heart and listen to it when it speaks to you. Only this can lead you to living a peaceful and serene life. Also, avoiding being a people-pleaser is an excellent way to beat emotional burnout.
TAKE SUPPLEMENTS
If there are medicines to cure stress and anxiety, there are supplements that can help you manage both. It’s a good idea to take them because these supplements also include some vitamins and minerals which are beneficial for your health as well.
To name a few, here are some that can help melt those stress away and keep your anxieties at bay:
A gentle reminder:
Go easy on yourself. Whatever you do today, let it be enough. Sometimes, all you have to do is to empty your mind, be formless like water, and be present in the moment to bring serenity to your mind, body, and soul.
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