‘What happened? You look awful…’, ‘You need to calm down a lot’, ‘Relax… it’s not the end of the world.’ Have you been hearing people saying these to you?
Of course, it’s part of living in the fast moving 21st century with the stressful, tiresome life we go through every single day. The job, the boss, the family responsibilities… they keep driving us mad. Couldn’t agree more.
And obviously you might have thought how do get rid of it. I mean the stress, not the job and the boss and definitely not the family. We all need some habits that help us get rid of that stress that keeps constantly building up. The more habits the better. The habits obviously mean that you need to regularise them, induce them into your daily routine, so you may constantly rejuvenate yourself from time to time.
Here are some of the best ways to keep yourself stress free.
1) Exercise Regularly
Any exercise is a good exercise. It protects you against stress. It could be a little stretch in the morning or a cardio routine or even a walk in the park. Exercise reduces stress hormones like cortisol in your body and also releases endorphins, the mood enhancing hormones that relieves your mind. A little weight training helps you in many ways. In fact, it even helps in increasing your libido and keeps you fit and sexy.
2) Meditate Daily
Simple Meditation techniques like concentrating on your breath for about ten minutes with your eyes closed does wonders to your mind. You can also practice other forms of meditation like transcendental meditation or any other method that suits you. All it needs is a regular practice. Meditation reduces your stress level and at the same time, elevates your level of sensitivity and makes you live your life to the fullest by experiencing everything.
3) Reduce Caffeine Intake
Cut down your coffee, seriously. I know, it is impossible to push through the day without that cup of coffee or tea. Many a time, at office or even in other workplaces, it is the only thing that keeps you going. However, caffeine is highly addictive and is a powerful stimulant that keeps you jittery or anxious all the time. So, the next time you walk towards the coffee maker, take a U-turn.
Even tea has a substantial amount of caffeine but not as high as coffee. So, if you feel sleepy, sip a hot green tea, which helps you to be awake and relax at the same time.
4) Talk It Out
Most times, talking to our close ones relieves our mind of the unwanted thoughts. Friends and family give you a sense of belonging and self-worth. Also, they help show you the other side of things you don’t see, the things that nudge your mind and cause fear.
If you find it hard to share your secrets or the things that are bothering you to your family, you can always approach a trained psychiatrist who will be able to help you in your harsh times. Whenever you feel very sad or emotional, seek company. Seek help from trained professionals like the mental health professionals of Serene Life Hospital.
5) Learn to Say ‘NO’
Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Learn to say no to things that you might think are out of your control or capacity. At the end of the day, it’s not your capability that counts but your health. When you have a healthy body and mind, you can get everything else in time but when you lose your health, no amount of wealth or opportunities can save you and give you more time. Choose your battles wisely. Don’t fight unnecessary and impossible battles and lose.
Well the above said five simple steps will help you to become a happy person. Even in this CoVID19 times, you can be without any worries. Don’t be bogged by the situations. A winner creates the situation for herself/himself. It is the dogged spirit that will make you a winner. At Serene Life Hospital, we have the best trained psychiatrists in Chennai, who are eager to help you manage stress and make you a happy person.
