Release out the Stress.
Monday, December 19 | 8:56 AM | 0 Talking ♥
Hai and Assalammualaikum!
Relax. You deserve
it, it's good for you, and it takes less time than you think.
You
don't need a spa weekend or a retreat. Each of these stress-relieving tips can
get you from OMG to om in less than 15 minutes.
1. Meditate
A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety.
“Research suggests that daily meditation may alter the brain’s
neural pathways, making you more resilient to stress,” says psychologist Robbie Maller Hartman, PhD, a Chicago
health and wellness coach.
It's simple. Sit up straight with both feet on the floor. Close your eyes. Focus your attention on reciting --
out loud or silently -- a positive mantra such as “I feel at peace” or “I love
myself.” Place one hand on your belly to sync the mantra with your breaths. Let
any distracting thoughts float by like clouds.
2. Breathe Deeply
Take a 5-minute break and focus on your breathing. Sit up straight, eyes closed,
with a hand on your belly. Slowly inhale through your nose, feeling the breath
start in your abdomen and
work its way to the top of your head. Reverse the process as you exhale through
your mouth.
“Deep breathing counters the effects of stress by slowing the heart rate and lowering blood pressure,” psychologist Judith Tutin,
PhD, says. She's a certified life coach in Rome, GA.
3. Be Present
Slow down.
“Take 5 minutes and focus on only one behavior with awareness,” Tutin
says. Notice how the air feels on your face when you’re walking and how your
feet feel hitting the ground. Enjoy the texture and taste of each bite of food.
When you spend time in the moment and focus on your senses, you should
feel less tense.
4. Reach Out
Your social network is one of your best tools for handling stress. Talk
to others -- preferably face to face, or at least on the phone. Share what's
going on. You can get a fresh perspective while keeping your connection strong.
5. Tune In to Your Body
Mentally scan your body to get a sense of how stress affects it each
day. Lie on your back, or sit with your feet on the floor. Start at your toes
and work your way up to your scalp, noticing how your body feels.
Much Love,
