tests traffic twitter also it's also
overwhelming and stressful but who has
time to relieve stress when it's
constantly building and building well we
hope you do because studies have shown
that too much stress leads to headaches
higher blood pressure an upset stomach
memory loss disrupted sleep and
increased risk for heart attacks stress
does a number on your mind and body
draining your immune system and messing
with your ability to concentrate having
tense sore muscles shallow breath
increased heart rate these are all signs
that you might be too stressed out hey
we all know that you can't take fewer
classes you can't quit the track team or
resign from student government we get it
but here are a few tips that will help
you feel calmer inside when you're
outside life gets too hectic one stay in
and recuperate when stressed you might
feel the need to tackle everything on
your to-do list all at once but that
sets you up for burnout and failure
instead find a simple routine task to
complete at home like doing the dishes
or vacuuming studies show that
completing a repetitive task allows your
brain to pare down and focus the perfect
cure for you worried scattered mind
after you finish cleaning your house
clean yourself yes we wrote that clean
yourself because a warm bath or hot
shower will boost your mood studies have
shown that the sensation of warm water
triggers responses in the body and brain
similar to those triggered by emotional
warmth so think of your next shower like
a soothing liquid hug hmm oh if you guys
if you find stress keeping you up all
night try progressive muscle relaxation
just before bed that is a fancy way to
describe clenching up every muscle in
your body for a few seconds and then
letting go lie on your back and start
with your forehead
continuing through your tummy down
through your thighs and finally you do
toes or Pete as needed until every
muscle is completely relaxed then oh
sleep like a baby to get out for good
vibes mmm donor dog you peddle your way
through stress the spiritual mantras
used in yoga and meditation help focus
the mind and stave off feelings of
anxiety Yoga not for you that's okay go
outside for a good dose of natural light
and a little jog exercise lessens
anxiety and helps maintain feelings of
calm even in the face of distressing
events hey leave the headphones behind
all the distracting chatter from those
texts and emails and tweets can wait and
hey instead of texting emailing or
tweeting your best friend why don't you
guys just meet up and get in a good
laugh because laughter injects a surge
of endorphins into the body which
creates feelings of happiness and
euphoria which is why you like them so
much three here's the best one treat
yourself to something yummy mmm
chocolate all right look what our not
condoning emotional eating because
that's a whole other thing but there are
treats that you can keep handy that will
improve your mood like dark chocolate
certain chemicals in chocolate help
relax the blood vessels which reduces
blood pressure huh you can also appeal
to your sense of smell for relaxation
the aromas of spearmint and lavender
have proven distressing effects so go
buy a lavender scented candle or pick up
some spearmint tea take a moment to
yourself and breathe in the goodness
there you have it well caster's our
quick tips for stress relief you're
going to have to anticipate that life
will be filled with ups and downs so
when the challenges do come you can take
comfort now and knowing that there's a
warm shower just on the other side of
your bathroom or a delicious piece of
chocolate stashed in your pack so yummy
be sure to incorporate
as relief strategies into your daily
routine make them as essential as
breathing in through your nose and out
through your mouth
ah well that's all for me today well
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