Mental stress or agony is something we face each day. It’s an inevitable part of life now. It’s never too early to face stress or anxiety. As a child, there can be the pressure of facing the audience or as a youngster, you could face peer pressure. As we grow, job insecurities, stability may take up the charge, and so on. Then there is no looking back, with each passing day, new stress, a new reason.
But shall we sit and think about the ways of avoiding the stress or maybe taking a toll on it? Stress once ignored may be forgotten. At this point, we must try to distract our minds from unnecessary worries to get peace of mind-the priority.
For a healthy lifestyle, we must be aware of the ways which are helpful when facing such a stressful situation. Let’s discuss the 10 ways of instantly increasing the flow of endorphins in the blood- the feel-good hormones:
1) Laugh out loud- Laughing and giggling often help to forget worries. Sit back and enjoy your favorite comedy show, go by a stand-up comedy, or can even watch some funny cartoons to distract your mind. Laughing releases happy hormones, which reduce the stress hormones in the body.
2) A calm walk- Walking is not just your physical activity to lose your waist, but it has some magical effects on your brain too. Having a difficult day at work? It’s okay, a 15 minutes walk by your office could do wonders. It’s even better if you have those green lush lanes around. You would then inhale some fresh air and let all your worries out.
3) Sit and meditate- I agree, it is not always possible to get a calm place around but what if you control your emotions and just close your eyes for a while? Try connecting to your soul and finding the best solutions. Meditation has a healing power that no other activity has. All you need is the right method of doing so. It may be difficult to do so initially, but you would enjoy it once you master it.
4) A trip to your dream destination- Yes, you heard that right. Going on an imaginary trip to your favorite destination could wash off all your worries. Imagine all the scenarios you would do, while on vacation. Enjoy those little moments, walking by the sand, gazing at the stars, or maybe climbing a mountain. This would give you an adrenalin rush, and you would be in a good state by then.
5) Feel the fragrances- Some people get calm, just by smelling their favorite fragrance. Remember the fragrance of the cookie cooked by your mother in your childhood? The fragrances leave a long-lasting effect on your brain, and remembering those can make you feel happy. Due to the mood-influencing element of our fragrance, it can get away with the agony.
6) Paint your Canvas- Doodle out your anxiety or color it out. These days, adult coloring books are gaining popularity because playing with colors often takes you into your childhood. You get down memory lane and feel nostalgic. Once your focus is changed to coloring and painting, it gives a similar feeling to meditation. You enjoy the activity and let your worries flow.
7) The Midas touch- Do you remember the Midas touch? The touch turned everything into gold. When in worry, you also want the touch of love- which would evaporate all your tension and stress. A warm hug from your loved one or a kiss from your partner often helps in giving you the required dose of relaxation to your body.
8) Some “ME” time- Unplug your social life, just sit quietly at a place and enjoy your me time. You can go for a relaxing spa session, watch your favorite movie alone, enjoy cooking your favorite meal, or go for a warm water bath. Take your own time, doing something which you do not have time for in your regular days.
9) Block the noise- Put on your headphones, and listen to a podcast or story or your favorite music. Listening has some great benefits for the brain. While relieving you from your tensions, it sharpens your memory. Get the dual benefits and avoid the worries like a pro.
10) Books are the best friends- Since childhood, we are familiar with the phrase “ Books are your best friends”, but it has gained relevance now. Reading your favorite book while sipping on some coffee is a mind-fulfilling combination. You get to indulge in your book and get all the required amount of distraction from the thing that’s bothering you.
Bottom line:
These ways are surely going to give you the contentment your brain needs, could try one or a combination of two or more activities to feed your soul. Peace of mind is essential for a healthy lifestyle and a productive work life. Keep Calm and inhale the happiness around you or create your happiness.
