5 Quick Ways to Deal with Stress

Wouldn’t it be nice if we can just snap our fingers and (poof) stress just disappears? We all wish that, but the reality is in order to make stress “disappear” we have to put in a little elbow grease. Below are 5 easy ways to deal with you stress:

5. Dance it out

I know it sounds silly, but it works! Turn on your favorite song or album and watch how your face turns into a big smile. Now, whether everyone is looking or nobody is looking, I challenge you to just move to the music without any care. Something happens to our stress hormones when we allow ourselves to move our body and simply enjoy some fun and good music. Leave a comment below of your favorite music genre that gets you moving.

4. Walk it out (or run for those who enjoy running)

You will be pleasantly surprised to see the impact of how a 5 minute walk can change your mood, perspective and specifically the reduction of stress hormones in our bodies. You can walk with music or a podcast, but it is especially stress-reducing when you take a mindful walk without any distractions. It gives you a chance to really check out your surroundings. It gives you a chance to notice how the environment (the trees, the birds, even the landscape) compliments whatever our soul needs at that time.

3. Write it out

I want you to take a piece of paper or your journal and before you have a chance to think about what you want to write, I want you to quickly jot down what is on your mind right now. Keep going and keep writing without any filters the burdens or stress that is occupying your mind. This simple trick of getting what is your most occupying your mind on paper, can help you to reduce the stress concerning those things AND hopefully give you a new vantage point of view on the magnitude of the problem and how you can move forward in addressing it.

2. Sound it out

There is nothing like a good venting session with friend. So pick up the phone and call a trusted friend or family member and bravely share whatever is stressing you out. I recommend having a time limit in venting something that is negative, so that the venting session remain beneficial and positive to both parties.

1. Smell it out

Stimulate your olfactory system through aromatherapy. It is amazing how soothing and pleasant smell can calm us down. With that being said, light your favorite candle, turn on your essential oil diffuser, or rub a few drops of essential oil in your hand and take a few deep breaths in. If you are not into baths, invest in shower steamer tablet. However you can infuse a warm and inviting smell in your personal or work space, do it to reduce your stress.

I hope you use one or more of these helpful tips to help you reduce your stress.