When things become overwhelming you feel overworked and stressed, try these methods to relieve the stress immediately.
Do you ever have those days when you just can’t cope anymore and need a instant relief to stress? Specialists today believe that there is a direct link between stress and illness, meaning that the more stressed out you are, the more likely you are to get ill.
When you’re having one of those days, you can easily destress with help of these simple methods:
Hug someone
When you give someone a hug your body releases oxytocin, a hormone that promotes prosocial behavior and happiness. Some doctors even suggest that we should hug someone several times a day to keep that oxytocin pumping.
Pet an animal
Petting an animal works very much like giving someone a hug, it releases happiness hormones and helps you calm down and forget about what’s stressing you. This is why a dog or a cat would be the perfect pet to keep around the house, especially if you are in need of some extra love.
Reward yourself
Focusing on what is stressing you out only causes more anxiety. Try to set yourself a goal, and promise yourself a reward when that goal is achieved. This way, you’d be focusing on the reward, which is something you like, instead of on what’s draining you.
Candy Crush
Games such as Candy Crush tend to take all your attention. Even though they are relatively simple, they are fast and need much focus, and will therefore help you forget what you were previously focused on.
