Stress causes hormones like cortisol flood your systems, leading to the "fight or flight response" your heart rate goes up, you breathe more heavily (requiring more oxygen) and blood vessels constrict. If you were a caveman this may be a really good thing as that increased blood flow would help you run away from an attacking predator. But today, not so much.
Unwanted and unneeded stress is all to common in our day and time and the toll it takes on your body can lead to long term health issues.
Stress can lead to:
- Hypertension
- Headaches
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Asthma
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Insomnia
- And More...
So what can we do?
Here are a few ways you can relive stress right now! Plus, they are FREE to do!
- Go For A Walk: Just a short 10 minute walk can help to bring back the balance. Consider taking off your shoes and walking in the dirt for some grounding to get the most out of it.
- Breathing Exercises: Here is a brief guide on a few breathing techniques to relieve stress. Click Here
- Meditation: Just a short meditation session can play a major roll in alleviating stress.
- Power Down The Devises: Phones, TVs, Tablets all can pile on added stress. Things like social media, news and even just mindless searching can cause major stress.
- Play Some Music: Soothing, relaxing and even at times loud and distracting music can he a helpful way to de-stress.
- Comedy: Listening to a comedy routine or watch funny videos can change your frame of mind and help break the stress cycle.
- Talk To Friend: Pick the right friend that will help you to de-stress.
- Take On A Hobby: Things like crafting can be repetitive and relaxing, soothing stress away.
I hope these simple things help you to curb the unwanted stress. Weather you are in a major healing journey or you are just looking to stay well. Keeping the stress low it very important.
