7 Quick Ways To Relieve Stress

How To Relieve Stress

Stress plays one of the biggest roles in how our body, mind, and heart reacts to everything. It’s one of the biggest factors in people’s life, that are silently affective. I’ve compiled 7 tips of stress relief that works for me, and might help others.

Music

Music works wonders on stress. In fact it works wonders in many other ways as well. Music is often used a healing ones mind and heart, and it can definitely help de-stress. Depending on the type of music, you can either blast some fast muck to help “shake off all the stress,” or listening to some classical/slow music to help calm and relax your body.

It can be used to help get a little relief from stress or worries. Music doesn’t only mean listening. You can dance and sing your hearts out as well. We use “Alexa” for music for my whole family. I believe you have to subscribe to amazon music but it normally has a free trial so you can always try it. We love ours.

Massage

Prior to few years ago, I’ve only gotten one massage with one of my friends. Back then, it was just something we did one time as a fun day experience. Fast forward a few years, my mother in law took me to get a massage for my birthday. It was a full course of facial massage with a body massage.

My body was so tensed, any part that the masseuse touched was painful. I was squeaking like a mouse the whole time. Since then, we were able to get one massage every month or two, but since with COVID, it’s become impossible. So I invested in this massaging tool for now and it’s become my best friend. I mainly use it for my neck and shoulders but it can be used in other areas as well.

Retail Therapy

Who can say no to retail therapy? How can shopping not relieve any stress right? Making a purchase of something you love or need gives you that feeling of satisfaction. Something about retail therapy brings joy and happiness. It doesn’t always have to be about making a purchase for yourself.

Shopping for others also gives you a feeling of gratitude because you’re doing something for someone else. Even if it’s buying a new shirt for you child, or even a new kitchen gadget that needed an upgrade, shopping bring joy. Sometimes even, just a simple window shopping help your mind refresh and de-clutter from whatever might have been causing the stress.

Cleaning

Cleaning has always been a stress reliever for me. When you wash and scrub, not only does it give you the feeling of cleanliness, but also a feeling for completion. It’s a feeling of accomplishing a goal.

Obviously, cleaning is not always fun because sometimes it becomes a chore, and who likes having to do chores? But when you do some deep cleaning, clearing out the closet or a pantry for example, you’d be surprised at how fresh you feel once it’s done.

Trips

Whether it be day trips, weekend trips, or weeks/months trips, any type of a get away helps release stress. Getting away from the normal routine(s) at home or work can help reduce the amount of stress in your body.

Being confined to one area can build up unknown stress, which can become a frustrating factor in life. Taking a break from your everyday life and going for a drive or a trip can be refreshing and helpful to the soul.

Exercise

To many, exercise is a love hate relationship. Some really love to get that great workout, while other’s don’t want to move an inch. Some have to exercise in order to keep in shape or lose weight, while other’s don’t gain anything weight without any exercise.

But one thing for sure is that your body seeks physical movement. When doctors tell you to do at least 30 minutes of exercise or physical movement, they don’t just tell you just because.

It actually benefits your mind and body. It especially plays a role in helping reduce your stress because the movements help you focus on releasing all the tension in your body. Some say it helps detox and some say it releases all the toxins through the sweating. Forever whatever reason it may be, physical activities give you a sensation of relief.

Laughter

They say laughter is a medicine alone. So why not take advantage of something free. Find something funny to laugh about. Usually watching a comedy or some sort or listening to jokes help you laugh. Watching my kids do or say funny things always makes me laugh. One of the shows that we recently started watching as a family is America’s Funniest Home Videos.

My kids are obsessed over it, because there are some funny videos. They ask to watch it every day! I believe the new season has started and we watch a little here and there. You can also talk to an old friend and catch up.

Good friends usually find something to laugh about together. Do starring contest. I lose most of the time because I can’t help but laugh. There are various things you can find to bring laughter into your life. Find yours and it will play a huge factor in your stress relief.

Stress Relief Quotes

• “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

• “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King

• “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.”  ~ Maya Angelou

• “No beating yourself up. That’s not allowed. Be patient with yourself. It took you years to form the bad habits of thought that you no longer want. It will take a little time to form new and better ones. But I promise you this: Even a slight move in this direction will bring you some peace. The more effort you apply to it, the faster you’ll find your bliss, but you’ll experience rewards immediately.”  ~ Holly Mosier

• “One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren’t enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” ~ Viggo Mortensen

• “We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the burden appointed to it. But the load will be too heavy for us if we carry yesterday’s burden over again today, and then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it.” ~ John Newton

• “There are thousands of causes for stress, and one antidote to stress is self-expression. That’s what happens to me every day. My thoughts get off my chest, down my sleeves and onto my pad.”~  Garson Kanin

• “In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life—no disgrace, no calamity (leaving me my eyes), which nature cannot repair.”
  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

• “The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about your circumstances.” ~ Andrew Bernstein

• “When you find yourself stressed, ask yourself one question: Will this matter in 5 years from now? If yes, then do something about the situation. If no, then let it go.”
  ~ Catherine Pulsifer

• “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.”
  ~ George Burns

• “When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” ~ Winston Churchill

• “In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.”
  ~ Fred Rogers

• “Equally important, gratitude can help take the edge off stress. Counting one’s blessings elevates one’s mood, which studies have shown can reduce the physical effects of stress.” ~ Deborah Norville

• “Things could be a lot worse, the stress of the situation always could be worse, but I am alive and I have a lot to be thankful for – so I shall not waste my days with stress and frustrations – Life is too short!” ~ Catherine Pulsifer

• “There are numerous ways of managing stress with there not being an absolute right or wrong way to deal with stress. If you try one way to manage your stress and it doesn’t work for you don’t let that stop you. Instead, try different methods until you find one that is best for you.” ~ Luis M. Rodriguez

• “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ~ Helen Keller

• “Let go of what has passed. Let go of what may come. Let go of what is happening now. Don’t try to figure anything out. Don’t try to make anything happen. Relax, right now, and rest.” ~ Tilopa
• “When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” ~ Buddha

Did you find these stress relievers to be helpful? What about the quotes that followed after. Through the daily struggles and the challenges of everyday life, finding that one go to method to help find some relief is a must. Don’t wait until you get burnt out. Find out what works for you to help relieve the stress before it piles up uncontrollably.

Don’t let stress pile up!

Find your stress reliever that works best for you and make it work.

Take care of yourself and others.

Live life to the fullest!

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