1. Take deep breaths
Deep breathing triggers the body to stop releasing stress hormones and instead start to relax.
Breathe in deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and then breathe out through your mouth.
A few minutes of this will make you feel calm quickly.
2. Step out
Stopping the interaction with the stressor is very effective.
If you can't step out of the situation, try:
- Counting to ten
- Take a few deep breaths
- Excuse yourself with a short break
3. Stay positive
Positive thoughts reduce stress by focusing your brain on something stress-free.
This can be hard when things are going badly.
Stop and reflect on your day and find something positive that happened, even if it's just a small thing.
4. Meditate
Meditation is about staying quiet, accepting the moment, and just focusing on your breathing.
It reduces stress and changes your brain over time to manage your emotions better.
Apps like "Headspace" and "Calm" can help you with meditation.
5. Avoid asking "what if?"
Asking yourself "what if?" will make you worry more.
Worrying will increase your stress and anxiety.
Action, on the other hand, will make you calmer and helps you manage stress.
6. Exercise
Exercise releases endorphins which boost your mood.
Regular exercise will make you calmer and happier. Try exercising for 30 minutes every day.
It could for instance be going for a walk/run, lifting weights, or doing yoga.
7. Practice gratitude
Take a moment to reflect and be grateful for the good things you have in life.
You could also have a gratitude journal where you write down 3-5 things you're grateful for every day.
It'll help you stay positive, which improves your mood and calmness.
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