10 Second Stress Busters
These five simple health and lifestyle tips will help you reduce your stress levels.
Breathe deeply. Most people don’t realize that they start taking shallow, quick breaths when they’re tense, which deprives the body and mind of essential oxygen.
Take a tiny time-out. When your son spills his milk for the third time and you’re about to freak out, leaved the room. Physically removing yourself from the situation, even for just ten seconds, may be all you need to get a grip.
Put into words. Even if your only audience is an infant or the family guinea pig, try saying, “I’m feeling stressed-out right now,” which is a surprisingly effective way to defuse the tension. Writing your thoughts down on a piece of paper a few times can be just as helpful.
Do 12 jumping jacks. A quick burst of intense physical activity is a nondestructive way to vent pent-up energy, loosen tight muscles, and sneak in some stamina-building exercise.
Be silly. Humor is one of the best stress relievers around. You, and everyone around you, will instantly feel a whole lot better.
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Jenny Heart | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Someone I know needs to read this. Very good!
Darla Cooke | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Teves | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Experts written article. Nice one Princess!
amilia snow | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
I do all the above except the jumping jacks
thanks for the info~
cutedrishti8 | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
great tips..
Papa Sparks | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Sometimes it is the little things in life that can make our lives so much easier to live.
Ruby Hawk | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Good tips,
The Mind Relaxer | Oct 18, 2009 | Reply
Laughter is really a good medicine especially when it comes to busting stress right. Now do that jumping jack and start being silly! Nice Tips.
CA Johnson | Oct 18, 2009 | Reply
These are great tips. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. I will have to try them.