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We all have stressful days. Fortunately, there are a few common tips for relaxation that can help you unwind and relax, no matter what type of stressful environment surrounds you. It doesn’t matter if your stress is caused by screaming babies, tight deadline at work, family feuds, etc.), stress is universal and some common solutions can help you relax… …at least for a few minutes. |
Top Ten Tips for Relaxation
Some of the following tips for relaxation may only work when a particular person is responsible for your high stress level, but it could still be handy to think about using the techniques suggested below:
- Can you enjoy the humor of the situation? Make a joke to lighten the atmosphere or take a second and force yourself to smile. It’s amazing how powerful a smile (even a fake one) can be.
- Go for a walk or exercise in some way. If you’re dealing with short-term anger or stress, a 15-minute walk could make a big difference. Make time for relaxation activities, event if they only last 5 minutes. See some quick breathing exercises here.
- Feeling angry or stressed toward a specific person or organization? Write a letter. You don’t need to mail it (and perhaps you shouldn’t) but writing the letter and letting your emotions out on paper should help release some of the tension.
- Think about the big picture. Getting stressed out or angry at your partner for finishing the milk before you had a chance to pour some in your coffee isn’t the end of the world, is it? Is it worth it to argue or stress about such small things? Would your relationship end up suffering for no real reason? It’s OK to swallow your pride every now and then …and enjoy a cup of black coffee.
More Useful Tips for Relaxation
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A Few Final Relaxation Tips and Techniques
- Many people feel stressed out when thinking about large projects or goals. For example, you need to save up $2,000 in the next year to go to your sister’s wedding on a cruise ship. Well, you have a goal. Now you need to break it down into smaller, actionable chunks.
For example:- Write down and calculate how much you expect to earn from now until then.
- Write down a list of mandatory expenses (heat, water, electricity, rent, car payment, etc.)
- Track down every expense down to the penny for a full month.
- See where the rest of your money goes and see where you can save money by cutting down unnecessary expenses.
- If you still can’t find a way to make ends meet while saving enough for your goal, then you need to consider other options (part-time job, garage sale, etc.)
- Then repeat the process until all you have to do is simple and do-able. Take it one day at a time, one small task after the other.
- When none of the previous tips for relaxation work, just accept the fact that you are currently feeling stressed, but this situation will end sooner or later. There is always sunshine after a storm. Be patient and seek the positive sides of life.
More Good Relaxation Tips
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